Resort town · 19–26 km · ~20–35 min
Málaga Airport to Fuengirola
Fuengirola is the last stop on the C1 train line — about 34 minutes from the terminal for under €3. By road it is 19–26 km, and a taxi or pre-booked transfer gets you there in 20–35 minutes depending on traffic.
How to get there
| Option | Price (2026) | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 train | ~€2.70 | ~34 min | Direct to the Fuengirola terminus; every ~20–30 min; contactless tap-in/out |
| Taxi | Roughly €30–40 | 20–35 min | Metered — no official fixed fares; rank outside T3 arrivals |
| Private transfer | Quoted per vehicle | 20–35 min | Fixed price agreed when booking; sensible for families with luggage |
Which should you pick?
- C1 train for the best-value transfer on this route — direct, cheap, and immune to motorway traffic.
- Taxi if your hotel is far from either station, or you land late and want door-to-door.
- Private transfer for groups: the per-vehicle price split four or five ways is competitive with the taxi meter, with a fixed quote upfront.
FAQs
How do I get from Málaga Airport to Fuengirola?
The C1 train runs direct from the station opposite T3 arrivals to Fuengirola — the end of the line, about 34 minutes, roughly €2.70. A metered taxi takes 20–35 minutes depending on traffic.
How much is a taxi from AGP to Fuengirola?
Taxis are metered and Málaga publishes no official fixed airport fares. Expect roughly €30–40 in normal traffic; night, weekend and luggage supplements can add to the meter.
Is there a direct bus from the airport to Fuengirola?
The train is the direct public option. Intercity buses also link the airport area with Fuengirola, but the C1 is faster and simpler — it is the same line, every 20–30 minutes, straight to the terminus.