Getting Around by Taxi, Bus and Train

Getting around Malaga

Travelling by Taxi

For quick journeys across Malaga’s city centre, taxis are advisable as they are at hand around all areas of the city. Make sure you get a taxi which is legitimate, the official colour of the vehicle is white. When a taxi has its green libre light on it means they are empty and can be flagged down. Taxis are a cheap way of getting around, yet make sure you ask the price before entering the vehicle to avoid any surprises in the cost. However the standard rate rarely goes over 5 Euros when you are just using a taxi to get around the city.

Travelling by Bus

Within Malaga a single journey on an EMT bus (Malaga’s network of public buses) costs 0,95 Euros. This is regardless of your duration on the bus; the price remains the same despite how far or close you are going. There are many passes that can also be purchased if you wish to use the bus regularly. A 10 journey ticket for 6 Euros allows you to make 10 different journeys on the bus regardless of their duration. Also a monthly pass can be purchased at 30 Euros for if you are staying in Malaga for an extended period of time, or are using the buses all the time. These can be purchased at most ‘estancos’ up and down the city. As many buses pass through the city centre, this is an easy option if you desire an afternoon trip into Malaga’s central area. For a relaxed journey, avoid the transport in the early afternoon due to lunch time rushes and children leaving school. As well as running during daytime hours, there is a night bus on offer for trips into Malaga’s nightlife.

For longer excursions out of Malaga’s centre, there is a coach station behind the Renfe train station in Malaga city centre. This would enable you to travel to other places surrounding Malaga to provide you with a taste of Spanish life. Another bus on offer is the tourist bus where tickets are available from a kiosk outside the main post office in the city centre. Whilst the city can be managed on foot, the commentaries enable you to learn more about the area as well as providing you with a fun afternoon’s trip.

Travelling by Train

There are two train lines in Malaga which take you to different areas within the city and its surrounding areas. The C1 line goes from Malaga centre to the west of the town towards Fuengirola. However the C2 line goes to Alora on a track going inland. To get from to and from the airport, you use the C1 track as the Airport station is on the line. Most trains are punctual yet always double check on the station’s board as some trains do not stop at every station. The maximum price you will be paying for a return ticket is 3,35 Euros.

The main Malaga train station, Renfe Station, has trains running on both the C1 and C2 lines. Moreover they have trains that span the country if you wish for a trip into another part of Spain. Some destinations that are on a direct line from Malaga are Madrid, Valencia and Barcelona which could be visited as part of an adventurous cultural holiday. Make sure you book long haul journeys previous to arriving at the train station as tickets may be sold out and you can make the most of cheap deals online.

Travelling by Car

If you have a car, getting around is simple and easy. If you can afford to hire a car then this option is convenient way to travel. Read more about car hire in Malaga