How to get from Malaga to Marbella
Marbella is an Area and also a Town so people may say they are staying in Marbella but it could actually be anywhere between Calahonda and San Pedro, even Estepona sometimes.
Marbella Town itself is lovely and there is also a lovely beach front to Marbella too with a tiled promenade lines with bars and cafes where you can sit and watch the world go by.
The Old Town is a charming place to visit with its narrow cobbled lanes full of shops, bars and restaurants. Orange Square in the centre is the place to meet. It is easy to find in the springtime as you just follow the scent of orange blossom which comes from all the trees surrounding the plaza.
Every day we get asked questions about travelling from Malaga Airport to Marbella. Hopefully this page will help you:
- Can I get a train to Marbella from Malaga Airport?
- Can I get a bus from Malaga Airport to Marbella?
- How much is a taxi to Marbella from Malaga?
How far is Marbella from Malaga Airport?
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From Malaga Airport to Marbella it is 50.8km. Normally a 35 minute drive.
How to get to Marbella from Malaga Airport by Taxi?
A Private Transfer to Marbella from Malaga Airport is working out around 73.26€uros. A taxi will be around 67euros depending on where and times of travel. If Come out of Malaga Arrivals Hall and you will see the taxis outside.
The Malaga AIrport Taxis will drive via the Coast Road unless you tell them to drive via the Toll and pay the extra (a few euros). The Private Transfer may be a couple of euros more but you are picked up in the arrivals hall and the price is set beforehand so you don't need to worry if you don't speak Spanish getting into the cab..
How to get from Malaga Airport to Marbella by Bus?
Malaga Airport to Marbella by bus is easy. Just jump on the Direct Malaga Airport Bus to Marbella. It takes 45 minutes and costs just 4.26€uros. It will drop you at the main bus station in Marbella which is a junction on from La Canada Shopping Centre. From here you can catch a bus to your final destination or a taxi from the taxi rank. The are main buses and then local urban buses in each area. Here are the local buses for Marbella.
How to get from Malaga Airport to Marbella by Train
To get to Marbella via Train is impossible as the train only goes as far as Fuengirola. So you would then need to change for a bus or catch a taxi to your final destination in Marbella.
How to get to Marbella 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 about 35 minutes to Marbella. Here are driving directions from Malaga Airport. As you are driving, if the sea is on your left you are driving towards Marbella. If the sea is on your right then you are driving towards Malaga / Nerja.
What is the cheapest way of getting to Marbella from Malaga?
The cheapest way to travel to Marbella from Malaga Airport is to catch the direct bus from Malaga Airport to Marbella for €4.26 and takes 45minutes.
What is the quickest way of getting to Marbella from Malaga?
The quickest way of travelling from Malaga Airport to Marbella is by car either Malaga Car Hire, Private Transfer or taxi. If you don't have to wait too long for the Direct Airport Bus then this only takes 45 minutes too. It also depending on where you are staying in Marbella.
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