City in Costa del Sol, Spain
Getting around Málaga
How to get around Málaga
The center is compact and walkable; buses, a small metro and cheap taxis cover the rest. The Cercanías train links the airport and Torremolinos.
Ways to get around Málaga
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| EMT buses | About 1.40 EUR | Network covers the city, beaches and the airport |
| Metro Málaga | About 1.35 EUR | Two lines; mainly useful for the María Zambrano station |
| Cercanías train (C1) | About 2 EUR | Links the airport, María Zambrano and Fuengirola |
| Taxi | Short trip about 6–12 EUR | Metered; easy to hail near the center |
Ride-hailing apps in Málaga
A 5 km ride costs about €6–12 ($6.8–13.5).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Cabify | Reliable in the city and to the airport |
| Uber | Cars and some taxis; works at the airport |
| Bolt | Often cheaper; fewer drivers late at night |
- Metered taxis are cheap and easy to hail at ranks. Airport trips to the center have a posted fixed fare.
Arriving in Málaga
Málaga–Costa del Sol Airport (AGP)
Cercanías C1 about 2 EUR, 12 min to María Zambrano; EMT bus 19 about 4 EUR, 20 min; taxi about 20–25 EUR.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Scooter rental is available but traffic and one-way streets are fiddly; walking and buses cover the center.
- Driving: on the right. Non-EU visitors may drive six months on their licence; most, including US licence holders, also need an IDP.
- Onward travel in Spain: High-speed trains from Renfe, Iryo and Ouigo link Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville and Málaga, and competition keeps fares low. ALSA buses reach almost everywhere else.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Málaga?
Yes. Apps that work here: Cabify, Uber, Bolt.
What's the best way to get around Málaga?
The center is compact and walkable; buses, a small metro and cheap taxis cover the rest. The Cercanías train links the airport and Torremolinos.
How do I get from the airport to Málaga?
Cercanías C1 about 2 EUR, 12 min to María Zambrano; EMT bus 19 about 4 EUR, 20 min; taxi about 20–25 EUR.
Is Málaga walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
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