Verified airport transfer guide
For most travelers, the C1 train is the fastest public transport option from Malaga Airport to central Malaga; the express bus is simple for city stops away from the train line.
Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport
Malaga
2026-06-20
Best option right now
Renfe Cercanias C1 usually takes 8-12 min and costs EUR 1.80 - 2.00.
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Comparison table with side-by-side timings, prices, and pickup details.
| Mode | Duration | Price | Pickup | Booking method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 8-12 min | EUR 1.80 - 2.00 | Malaga Airport C1 railway station outside the terminal area | Buy a Cercanias ticket from station ticket machines before boarding. |
| Bus | 15-30 min | EUR 4.00 | Airport express bus stop at Malaga Airport | Pay by bank card or cash on board the bus. |
| Taxi | 15-30 min | EUR 17.37 - 30.00 | Official taxi rank at Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport | Use the official taxi rank and pay the metered airport-origin fare. |
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8-12 min
EUR 1.80 - 2.00
Malaga Airport C1 railway station outside the terminal area
Malaga Maria Zambrano or Malaga Centro Alameda
Buy a Cercanias ticket from station ticket machines before boarding.
15-30 min
EUR 4.00
Airport express bus stop at Malaga Airport
Malaga city center stops served by the Airport-Malaga centro express line
Pay by bank card or cash on board the bus.
15-30 min
EUR 17.37 - 30.00
Official taxi rank at Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport
Malaga accommodation or city center
Use the official taxi rank and pay the metered airport-origin fare.
Useful neighboring routes in the current Malaga airport cluster.
Last verified 2026-06-20.
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Renfe Cercanias C1 is currently the recommended option for most travelers based on the verified route data.
Verified price ranges: Renfe Cercanias C1 EUR 1.80 - 2.00; EMT Malaga Airport Express EUR 4.00; Official Malaga Airport taxi EUR 17.37 - 30.00.
Verified journey times: Renfe Cercanias C1 8-12 min; EMT Malaga Airport Express 15-30 min; Official Malaga Airport taxi 15-30 min.