Malaga Airport Buses, Routes & Timetables

Buses Direct From Malaga Airport

Here you can find all the information you need on Malaga Airport Buses.  As soon as you leave the arrivals hall, you will see a ticket office and just behind here are the bus stops.

The Alsa ticket office is open Monday to Friday 09:30 to 14:15 and then from 15:30 to 18:30.  Saturdays and Sundays 15:30 to 19:30.

The Avanza ticket office is open from 8.40am to 22.10.     If your destination isn´t possible directly from the Airport,  then we recommend you travel to Malaga Bus Station via the A Express Bus or the train to Maria Zambrano and then take a bus from there.

These are the only destinations you can get to by bus from Malaga Airport

  • Malaga City – Line A Express
  • Marbella Bus Station – Direct Airport Bus
  • Estepona Bus Station – Direct Airport Bus
  • Algeciras Bus Station – Direct Airport Bus
  • La Linea – Direct Airport Bus
  • Granada, Seville, Nerja, Cordoba, Antequera, Motril, Almuñecar, Torre Del Mar, Jaen.
  • Alhaurín de la Torre (stops San Isidro not at Terminal) M-135
  • Nerja *new

Line A Express  Malaga Airport-Malaga City Bus

This bus takes you from Malaga Airport to Malaga City Centre with 10 stops along the way.  The total journey time is around 15 – 25 minutes depending on the time of day and traffic.  It costs just 3€ and you can pay the driver direct.  There are buses every 15-25 minutes until around midnight and then at 00:45, 02:00 & 05:05.  It now runs 24 hours which is great.

Please check times here www.emtmalaga.es.  Select “LÍNEAS Y HORARIOS” and then “LÍNEA EXPRESS AEROPUERTO” .

The stops are:

  • Malaga Airport
  • Aeroclub
  • Agenda de Velázquez
  • La Hoz (Mercado de Huelin)
  • Ayala (Los Arcos)
  • Avenida Explanada de la Estación (Estación FFCC Train Station)
  • Estación Autobuses (Bus Station/Maria Zambrano)
  • Avenida de Andalucía (Correos)
  • Alameda Principal (Sur)
  • Paseo del Parque (Plaza de la Marina)
  • Plaza del General Torrijos (City Centre).
Málaga airport bus stop - Credit: Tomaz_Maja / Shutterstock.com
Airport bus stop – Credit: Tomaz_Maja / Shutterstock.com

Direct Bus Malaga Airport to Marbella

For tickets, times & prices go to Avanza Portillo.

There is a direct bus from Malaga Airport which will take you directly to and from Marbella Bus Station.  The journey takes around 45 minutes.    The timetables change to summer/winter around the 15th June & 15th September and below you will find the updated winter schedule.

Times can vary so please check/book your tickets here Malaga Airport to Marbella Bus.

Malaga Airport to Marbella

An example of bus times from Malaga Airport to Marbella Bus times are: 09:05, 09:35, 10:30, 11.45, 12:45, 13:45, 15:20, 16:00, 17:05, 18:15, 19:45, 21:00 and the last bus from Malaga Airport is 22:45. Please check the official website as days/times may vary.

Marbella to Malaga Airport

An example of bus times from Marbella Bus Station to Malaga Airport. 07:45, 08:00, 09:15, 10:15, 10:45, 11:30, 12:00, 13:15, 14:35, 15:30, 16:45, 18:15, 19:15, 19:45 and the last bus from Marbella is at 21:45. 

How much is the bus?

When you visit the website prices will vary from around 6€ to 10€.   If you are a family of 4 or 5, it may be worth looking at taking a taxi or private transfer.  Weigh up the cost of the tickets, your time waiting for the bus and journey from Marbella Bus Station to your final destination.

How long does the bus from Malaga Airport to Marbella take?

The journey from Malaga Airport to Marbella Bus Station is around 45 minutes.  It goes via the toll road so is generally on time.

How frequent is the Malaga Airport to Marbella Bus?

In the winter months, buses operate roughly every 2 hours, so depending on the time you land, you might catch one straight away or you may have to wait a while.  In the summer, the buses are more frequent.    Summer schedules normally change around June 15th.

How do I buy Tickets for the bus from Malaga to Marbella?

You can buy directly outside the arrivals hall or you can buy online.  The only thing you need to think about is if there is a delay, you would have to go online and try and change your bus ticket.  The ticket office can be busy so be prepared to queue in the peak seasons.  Another tip is to make sure you have smaller than a 50€ note.  When you book online, you will receive an SMS with all your details to show the driver.

Can I store luggage at Marbella Bus Station or Malaga Airport?

There are lockers at Marbella Bus Station, a cafe and also a place to charge your phone.  At Malaga Airport you can now leave your luggage at Lock Mate.

Direct Airport Bus – Malaga Airport to Estepona

The bus timetables change for summer and winter schedules around the 15th June and September.  The winter schedules are listed below.

For tickets, times & prices go to Avanza Portillo.

Malaga Airport to Estepona

Here´s an example of the bus timetable from Malaga Airport to Estepona.  09:05, 11:45, 15:20, 19:45

Estepona to Malaga Airport

Here´s an example of the bus timetable from Estepona.  07:30, 09:45, 12:45, 14:45, 18:45

Times may vary so please check direct  Malaga Airport to Estepona Bus

How long is the bus journey from Malaga Airport to Estepona?

Once you are on the bus, the journey is around 1 hour 15 minutes.

How much is the bus from the Airport to Estepona

Prices vary from around 8€ to 13€.  As mentioned above, if you are a family of 4 or 5, for a little more it may be worth looking at taking a taxi or private transfer.

Direct Airport Bus – Malaga Airport to Algeciras

For tickets, times & prices go to Avanza Portillo.

Check the schedule for the direct bus from  Malaga Airport to Algeciras Bus here.

Malaga Airport to Algeciras

Here´s an example of the timetable.  11:45, 19:45

Algeciras to Malaga Airport

06:45, 09:00, 14:00

There are limited buses, so if the times don’t suit you, then we suggest you take the Express A bus or train to Maria Zambrano / Malaga Bus Station and take a bus from there.

How long is the bus journey from Malaga Airport to Algeciras?

The journey takes around 2 hours depending the bus you choose.

How much is the bus from Malaga Airport to Algeciras?

Prices vary from around 15€ to 19€.  You can buy it at the ticket office or online.  If the ticket office is closed, then you should be able to pay the driver direct.

Málaga bus station - Credit: GConner Photo / Shutterstock.com
Málaga bus station – Credit: GConner Photo / Shutterstock.com

Direct Airport Bus –  Malaga Airport to La Linea

For tickets, times & prices go to Avanza Portillo.

Check here for the latest timetable for the direct bus from Malaga Airport to La Linea.

Malaga Airport to La Linea

09:05, 15:20

La Linea to Malaga Airport

12:00, 18:00

There are only a few buses a day, so if the hours do not suit you, we advise you take one of the other buses to Marbella, Estepona or La Linea and take another bus from there or go to Malaga Bus Station as mentioned above.

How much are the bus tickets from Malaga Airport to La Linea?

The bus tickets cost around 16€.  You can buy tickets at the ticket office or online.  If the ticket office is closed then you should be able to pay the driver direct.

How long does the bus from Malaga Airport to La Linea take?

The direct bus takes just under 2 hours.

Malaga Airport to Nerja

There is now a direct bus from Malaga Airport to Nerja.  This is with the ALSA bus company and we recommend you check times direct.  There are only a few buses a day direct from the airport, so as mentioned above, if your landing times do not fit, then you need to go to the Malaga Bus Station and take a bus from there to Nerja.

How much is the bus from Malaga Airport to Nerja

The bus is really cheap, around 5€.  The problem is that there are only a few buses a day.

How long is the bus from Malaga Airport to Nerja?

The bus journey is around 1 hour 50 minutes.

Malaga Airport To Other Destinations

  • Granada
  • Seville
  • Nerja
  • Cordoba
  • Antequera
  • Motril
  • Almuñecar
  • Torre Del Mar
  • Jaen

From Malaga Airport you can travel directly to the areas mentioned above.  There will be a limited number of buses per day direct from Malaga Airport, therefore, if the times do not suit, we recommend going to Malaga Bus Station via the A Bus (as per above) or the train from Malaga Airport to Maria Zambrano Station.

ALSA allow 2 bags weighing up to 30kg overall and they also offer a discount of 30% for groups of 4 people or more.   You can buy tickets online, at the ticket office or by phone.  You can board the bus with either your booking reference number, show your SMS for mobile boarding or with your printed ticket.  For all information go to the ALSA .

Line M-135 Malaga Airport/San Isidro to Alhaurín de la Torre

Please note this bus does not stop at the Airport Terminal.  You would need to walk to the main road (San Isidro) to take this bus.  Just ask any member of staff at the airport who we are sure will direct you to the correct place.   You can find all details of times and other stops on this line here Malaga M-135 Bus Line

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