Bus Routes and Timetables
There is a non-stop bus which goes into Marbella Bus Station or you can opt for the number C19 which goes into Malaga City with a number of stops on the way.
There are also buses from the airport to a number of other destinations including Benalmadena, Torremolinos and Seville and Granada.
You will find the bus stop outside T3 arrivals on the roadside where there are a couple of shelters with seats. You will also see a ticket office in the left hand corner of the arrivals forecourt where you purchase your tickets for the journey.
Bus from Malaga to Marbella Bus Station
The Airport Bus goes direct to Marbella Bus Station via the fast Toll Road. The journey time is 45 minutes and it costs €8,30 single fare which is about the same as the toll road charge during the summer months.
it is good value for money, and to give you some idea with a cost comparison: the bus (€8,30) and taxi into Puerto Banus from Marbella Bus Station (€14,00) is still a lot cheaper than the €70 taxi fare if there are less than four of you travelling in the party.
In winter only one bus operates nearly every 2 hours so you may have to wait a long time. In the summer the buses are more frequent but you may not get on as they can get very busy. So you need to make sure you join the queue as soonas you have your tickets and not wait until the last minute.
Alternatively if you don't mind travelling to Malaga City Bus Station there is a new direct service and also indirect service to Marbella Bus Station from there.
Buying Tickets
For the airport bus you can no longer pay the driver but must get your ticket from an office outside the arrivals hall. As you come out on to the forecourt you will see a meeting point directly in front of you and the ticket office is to your left in the corner.
I have just been on a bus when the driver sent passengers without tickets back to the office and then not waited for them to get back! It is also good if you have some change as you will hold up the queue if you try and pay using €50 notes!
At Marbella Bus Station you buy a ticket from the ticket office inside the bus terminal. There is also a taxi rank down the steps to your left outside the bus terminal.
Marbella Bus Station
At time of writing the times below are correct but please check the current timetables as they are prone to change from time to time.
Remember - winter and summer timetables change.
Departures from Malaga Airport |
Departures from Marbella |
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Winter 1st Oct - 13th June |
Summer 14th Jun -30th Sept |
Winter 1st Oct - 13th June |
Summer 14th June-30th Sept |
08:15 |
08:15 |
07:15 |
07:15 |
10:15 |
10:15 |
08:15 |
08:15 |
11:30 |
11:30 |
09:15 |
09:15 |
12:00 |
12:00 |
10:15 |
10:15 |
12:30 |
12:30 |
11:30 |
11:30 |
14:15 |
14:15 |
13:15 |
13:15 |
16:15 |
16:15 |
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18:00 |
17:45 |
15:15 |
15:15 |
18:50 |
18:00 |
15:30 |
15:30 |
20:15 |
18:45 |
17:00 |
17:00 |
22:30 |
20:00 |
19:15 |
19:15 |
21:00 |
21:15 |
21:15 |
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22:00 |
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23:45 |
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Malaga City Airport Bus C19
The Malaga City Bus C19 stops outside Terminal 3 on arrivals forecourt road, opposite the transportation hub. It goes right into Malaga City. The first bus leaves at around 07:00 on most days and the last bus leaves around midnight.
Buses run every 25-30 minutes and from Malaga bus station start at around 06:30 with the last one departing at 23:20
More information at: www.emtmalaga.es Information telephone: + 34902 527 200
Line A75 Express Airport
This is a relatively new bus route Line 75 which connects the airport with the city centre with a journey time of approximately 25 minutes. The single fare is €2,00.
The bus stop is on the arrivals forecourt of T3.
It makes following stops: Malaga-Airport: Paseo del Parque (Plaza del General Torrijos)-Alameda Principal-Avenida Andalucía-Héroe de Sostoa --Héroe de Sostoa (María Zambrano railway station)-, Avenida de Velázquez (level with Puerta Blanca)-Airport.
The first bus leaves the airport at 07:00 and they run at regular intervals until the last bus departs at 24:00.
The first bus from Malaga City Centre is at 06:25 and the last one is at 23:30.
More information at: www.emtmalaga.es
Line M-128 Torremolinos & Benalmadena
There is a new M-128 bus to Benalmadena and Torremolinos ternminating at the Flatotel in Torrequebrada.
Departure times from Malaga Airport are Monday-Friday 07:00, 08:00, 09:00, 10:15, 11:15, 12:15, 14:15, 16:15, 1:30 and 20:30.
And on Sundays and public holidays: 08:00, 10:15, 12:15, 14:15, 16:15, 18:30, 20:30 and 22:20.
Fares range from €1,40-€3,00 depending on how far you are travelling.
For more information and route details visit www.ctmam.es
Seville & Granada
Two new direct bus routes have just been introduced to Seville and Granada. Stops: T3 arrivals forecourt road, opposite the transportation hub.
The Seville bus departs from the airport every day at 16:45 with a journey time of 3 hours 15 minutes arriving in Seville at 20:00. The fare is €16,34 single or €29,52 return.
The bus from Seville departs at 08:00 and arrives at the airport at 11:00.
The connection to Granada departs from the airport twice daily (11:30 and 18:30) with a journey time of 2 hours 30 minutes arriving in Granada at 14:00 and 21:00 respectively. The fare is €10,01 single or €18,19 return.
The buses from Granada depart at 07:00 and 10:00 arriving at 09:20 and 12:15 respectively.
For more detailed timetable information visit: www.alsa.es
Estepona
Stops: T3 arrivals forecourt road opposite transportation hub.
Journey duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes. Single fare: €7.49.
Timetable can be found at www.ctsa-portillo.com or Information telephone: +34 902 143 144
Algeciras
Stops: T3 arrivals forecourt road, opposite the transportation hub.
Journey time: 1 hour and 55 minutes. Single fare: €12.30
Timetable can be found at www.ctsa-portillo.com or Information telephone: +34 902 143 144
Santa Amalia Line 135 (Alhaurin de la Torre)
Stops: Opposite the cargo terminal.
Route: Malaga Airport - Zapata - ElPenon - P.Industrial - Torre - Prision - Sol Andalusi - Torrealquería - El Romeral - Sta. Amalia
The first bus leaves the airport at 07:30 Monday to Saturday and at 07:56 on Sundays and public holidays. The last bus is at 21:00 ( 13:56 on Sundays). the bus runs every 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Single fare: €1,20 and journey time approximately 45 minutes.
Timetable at: www.ctmam.es
Bus Information
From Malaga City Bus Station there are direct express buses to Malaga and Marbella. If you have just missed the Malaga Airport to Marbella Bus it might be worth travelling into Malaga and catching an express bus from there. You can find out more details on the timetables at www.avanzabus.com
Public Transport Summary
If time is really tight do not rely on the bus system to get to the Airport in time. It would be advisable to get a taxi or read our section on booking Private Transfers.
Car Hire is inexpensive and within this section we have both a Malaga Airport map and comprehensive Malaga Airport driving directions to help you on your way.
Please note that the Trains only travel as far as Fuengirola to the west, however there are plans for the train line to be eventually extended to Marbella, Puerto Banus, San Pedro and Estepona, but that is a way into the future.
Airport Information
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