Learning how to use the public transport in Spain can be confusing. If you don’t speak Spanish, you may not find what you are looking for. Here is all the public transport Costa Del Sol information to help you.
The local train here is fantastic, called “Cercanias”. Malaga Cercanias stops at Malaga Airport, which is convenient for holidaymakers and local residents travelling home. One branch of the local Cercanias train runs along the Costa del Sol between Malaga and Fuengirola. There is also another branch that runs inland, from Malaga to Alora. All stations are wheelchair friendly, except for Torremolinos which doesn’t have any access other than escalators or steps at the moment. Find out more about trains, fares and times here.
Renfe also operates the fantastic AVE for long-distance journeys. We have personally travelled via AVE from Malaga to Madrid and it was a fast, comfortable journey. Book well in advance for the best prices, otherwise it can be quite expensive. Trains are generally clean and efficient. It’s a fabulous way of travelling. Maria Zambrano is the name of the station in Malaga, which is the main hub for all long-distnace train other destinations like Cordoba, Madrid, Barcelona and Bilbao. Find out more on the Renfe website.
There are 2 Lines on the Malaga Metro, both lines connect to the station El Perchal which is the station you should go to for the main RENFE Malaga Station Maria Zambrano or Malaga Bus station. This is also home to the VIALIA Shopping Centre. There are a lot of roadworks going on in and around Malaga City as they are extending the Malaga Metro now. Find out more about the Malaga Metro here.
There are numerous bus companies that run all along the Costa Del Sol as well as nationally and internationally. Read our complete guide to Malaga buses here.
These are local buses that stay within towns and suburban areas. If you are travelling outside of your area, have a look at CTMAM website or Avanza on the links above as well.
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