Trains at Malaga Airport
The new suburban train station in the new Terminal T3 building links Malaga Airport with the city centre in one direction and the resorts of Torremolinos, Benalmádena and Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol in the other.
The new train station is situated underground, but it is very spacious with plenty of natural light as it is partially built with glass walls and roof.
If you go to Malaga Renfe at Maria Zambrano Station which is just 4 stops from Malaga Airport Station, then you could change and go all the way to Madrid, Seville or Barcelona by train.
If you are heading for Marbella you need to catch a bus, book a transfer or take a taxi.
Trains from Malaga Airport to Malaga City
Trains run every 30 minutes from 07:03 to 23:49. The trains from Malaga City to the Airport leave every half hour between 05:33 to 22:33 . The train fare costs between €1.20 and €1.30 depending on the day of travel
Trains from Malaga Airport to Torremolinos, Benalmadena and Fuengirola
Run every 30 minutes from 05:47 to 22.47. The fares for this journey are between €1.85 to €2.00
The main website for the trains in Spain is www.renfe.es Click on this link for the local Malaga Trains from the airport into the city centre.
Malaga Airport to Torremolinos - 5 stops |
Journey time around 10 minutes |
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Malaga Airport to Benalmadena - 8 stops |
Journey time around 17 minutes |
Malaga Airport to Fuengirola - 13 stops |
Journey time around 35 minutes |
These are just three of the most popular stops but there are 24 local stops going in the other direction to locations including Pizarra, Alora and Cartama.
Malaga Airport (Cercanias) Local Train Fare Prices
Single tickets are from €1.35-€2.85 depending on how many zones you pass through and days of the week.
Return Tickets cost between €1.95 and €4.40 - also depending on how many zones you pass through and days of the week.
There are discounts on Malaga trains for groups of children and adults. Do check at the ticket office.
Malaga Airport Monthly Travel Card Prices
| Monthly Travel Cards: | You can make 2 journeys a day |
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| 1-2 Zones | €29.00 |
| 3 Zones | €36.50 |
| 4 Zones | €54.70 |
| 5 Zones | €67.90 |
Children under the age of 6 can travel free. They should not take up a seat.
Can I Take Bikes on the Train at Malaga Airport?
You cannot take bikes on the train from Malaga Airport to Fuengirola due to the amount of Passengers.
You can take bikes on the Train from Malaga Airport to Alora after 09:00.