Malaga is a city located on the Costa del Sol, in the province of Malaga, Spain.
How to get to Malaga from Nerja
From Nerja, you can get to Malaga by taxi, bus or car. By taxi or car the journey time from Nerja to Malaga is 50/60 minutes. If you take a bus, the time will be higher.
Go Malaga By Taxi / Uber or Transfer from Nerja
All three options are the same. You can book a transfer and it will take you from your accommodation to Malaga. The cost of the service is cheaper with prior reservation. You can book a transfer here: book transfer
Go to Malaga by bus from Nerja
By bus, there are regular services from the Nerja bus station to the Malaga bus station. You can book the bus ticket on the alsa website – Book bus
Go to Malaga by Car from Nerja
By car, you can take the A-7 motorway to the west. And indicate Malaga in the GPS. The journey to Malaga is about 50 km.
To go by bus from Nerja to Malaga airport
you can take the direct bus that operates from Nerja to the Airport. Once a day. You can check schedules and availability at the Nerja bus station.
Or you can take a bus from Nerja to Malaga center and then a train from Malaga Center to the Airport. Here explained in detail how to get to Malaga airport from Nerja
How to get to Malaga Airport from Nerja ⭐
There is no train from Nerja. But there is a train from Malaga. Follow these steps to easily get to Malaga Airport by train. You have to change in the center of Malaga. But it is very easy if you keep this information to yourself.
1.- Book a Bus from Nerja to the center of Malaga. You can get off at the main bus station or at the Muelle Heredia stop in the center of Malaga. You can see the bus schedules from Nerja to Malaga on the Alsa website here: www.alsa.es
2.- Take a train from Malaga to Malaga Airport. You can take a commuter train from Malaga – Centro Alameda to Malaga Airport or from the Maria Zambrano Renfe Station.
If you visit the official Renfe website you can see the timetables: https://www.renfe.com/es/es/cercanias/cercanias-malaga/horarios
Go to Malaga from Torrox or Frigiliana
The journey is similar.
If you go by car: From Frigiliana or Torrox, you can reach Malaga by car taking the same route mentioned above, the A-7 motorway to the west.
If you are going by bus, we recommend going to a main station. For example. From Frigiliana we recommend you take the bus from Frigiliana to Nerja. And from Nerja the bus to Malaga. If you go from Torrox, you can also take the bus from Torrox Costa. (The buses from Nerja are more constant, and there are buses during the day approximately every 60 minutes)
Uber from Torrox or Frigiliana: You can also book a taxi from Frigiliana or Torrox to Malaga. The service is faster and they pick you up at the same accommodation.
Don’t you know Malaga? Here we give you some more details.
In Malaga, there are several prominent festivities, such as Holy Week, the Malaga Fair in August, and Carnival.
Best time to visit Malaga?
The best time to visit Malaga is during spring and autumn, when the weather is milder. However, Malaga has a temperate climate throughout the year, so you can also visit it in other seasons.
The most visited time is summer, also during the Malaga Fair, Holy Week and during the Christmas lights.
Where to stay in Malaga for one night
To stay near Malaga airport, you can consider hotels such as the Hotel Campanile Málaga Airport or the Holiday Inn Express Málaga Airport.
To stay near the center of Malaga, you can consider hotels such as the AC Hotel Málaga Palacio or the Hotel Molina Lario.
What can I visit in Malaga?
Some attractions to visit in Malaga include the Alcazaba, the Malaga Cathedral, the Picasso Museum, the Roman Theater and the Paseo del Parque. You can also enjoy the city’s beaches and explore the old town.
Important: Sign up if you have time to do a free tour in Malaga
Where can I go to eat in Malaga?
There is a wide variety of dining options in Malaga, from traditional restaurants offering local dishes such as sardine spit, to international restaurants and tapas bars. Some areas with a great gastronomic offer are the historic center and the port.
Sleep cheap in the center of Malaga
To sleep in Malaga, in addition to the hotels mentioned above, there are a wide variety of options in different price ranges. You can look for accommodation in the city center or near the beaches, depending on your preferences.
