How to get from Malaga to Benalmadena
Benalmadena is also an extremely popular place for holidaymakers as Torremolinos and Marbella to come to from Malaga Airport. There is Benalmadena Costa and Benalmadena Pueblo which is slightly inland.
Over the past years we have answered many questions about travelling to Benalmadena. So to try and help us and you, we have compiled this page which we hope you find of use.
If you are a holiday apartment owner in Benalmadena, this page will also be useful to your potential renters.
These are just some of the questions that we get asked every week:
- Should I get a taxi or bus to Benalmadena?
- Can I get a Bus From Malaga Airport to Benalmadena?
- Cheapest Way to get from Malaga Airport to Benalmadena?
- What is the quickest way to travel to Benalmadena from Malaga Airport?
Well we are hopefully going to cover every question now on this one page.
How far is Benalmadena from Malaga Airport?
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From Malaga Airport to Benalmadena according to Google Maps it is 19.7 km normally an 18 minute drive.
How to get to Benalmadena from Malaga Airport by Taxi?
Come out of Malaga Arrivals Hall and you will see the Malaga taxis outside. Taxi journey will be about 18 minutes. For rough prices please check the Malaga Taxi Page. A taxi from Benalmadena back to the airport maybe a little cheaper. Benalmadena Taxi Number is 0034 952 441 545.
How to get from Malaga Airport to Benalmadena by Bus?
To go by bus from Malaga Airport to Benalmadena you need to take the bus or train to Malaga City and then change for a bus to Benalmadena. You need to get to the Subestación de Autobuses Muelle Heredia, Avda. Manuel Agustín Heredia s/n. 29001 Málaga for the bus to Benalmadena Costa. For the local buses in Torremolinos & Benalmadena go to the main bus website then Benalmadena Urbano.
How to get from Malaga Airport to Benalmadena by Train
The Malaga Airport Train goes straight to Arroyo de la Miel Station in Benalmadena. The journey takes 18 minutes and costs no more than 2.50€. Benalmadena is 8 stops from Malaga Airport. For further details look out Malaga Trains Page.
How to get to Benalmadena by Hiring a Car

To hire a car at Malaga isn't as expensive as many think. You can get a quote at the top of this page. Once you have your car the journey is just 18 minutes to Benalmadena, but then you need to allow extra time to find where you are staying. Here are driving directions from Malaga Airport. As you are driving, if the sea is on your left you are driving towards Benalmadena / Gibraltar. If the sea is on your right then you are driving towards Malaga / Nerja.
What is the cheapest way of getting to Benalmadena from Malaga?
The absolute cheapest way to travel from Malaga Airport to Benalmadena would be to get the train.
What is the quickest way of getting to Benalmadena from Malaga?
The quickest way to Benalmadena from Malaga Airport is by Train, Malaga Airport Taxi or Private Transfer.
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It is impossible for us to know exactly how to get to individual apartment blocks, villas or hotels. So we advise for you to call where you are staying and check which train stations or bus stops are the best to get off at.
If you have any experiences of travelling from Malaga Airport to Benalmadena please do let us know jo@malaga-airport-guide.com