How to get from Málaga Airport to Málaga city centre
High confidenceChecked May 2026
Take the C1 Cercanías train to Málaga Centro-Alameda — €1.80, ~12 min.
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Best overall
Cercanías C1 train to Málaga Centro.
Cheapest safe
C1 train single.
Best at night
Train runs until late; otherwise official taxi.
With luggage / kids
Train has space; taxi if you have several bags.
Taxi fare
Official metered taxi roughly €20–€30 to central Málaga, plus airport supplement. Fares vary.
Ride-hailing
Cabify and Bolt operate; Uber availability is limited in Andalusia.
available
Public transport
Cercanías C1; Línea Exprés A bus.
After landing — step by step
- 1Follow 'Tren / Renfe' signs from arrivals
- 2Buy a C1 single at the machine
Scam warnings
Unofficial taxis on the airport approach road
Avoid this
- • Curbside unmarked cars
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