How frequent are departures?

Renfe Cercanías C1 (Málaga Aeropuerto – Málaga Centro Alameda) usually runs every 20 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.

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Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport

Malaga, Spain

Drop-off

Malaga Centro (historic city centre around Alameda Principal/Calle Larios)

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Fastest

Renfe Cercanías C1 (Málaga Aeropuerto – Málaga Centro Alameda)

rail · 20m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Renfe Cercanías C1 (Málaga Aeropuerto – Málaga Centro Alameda)
Headway: 20
Backup: EMT Málaga Express Line A (Aeropuerto – Málaga Centro) · 20-45m

Note

Commuter rail line C1 runs from Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport station to Málaga Centro Alameda via María Zambrano (main rail/bus interchange) in about 12 minutes to the centre. Trains operate roughly every 20 minutes for most of the day, with slightly reduced frequency early and late hours.

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Budget path

Brief

Cheapest door-to-door option; expect extra stops and tighter luggage space.

Service: EMT Málaga Express Line A (Aeropuerto – Málaga Centro)
Mode: bus
Freq: 20-45m
Note: City bus Line A Express links the airport with Málaga city centre, stopping at María Zambrano station, the main bus station, Alameda Principal and Paseo del Parque; journey time is about 15–25 minutes. Buses usually run from around 07:00 to 00:00 with intervals of about 20–30 minutes on weekdays and 25–45 minutes on weekends/holidays.

Priority path

Brief

Fastest connection with wider aisles and better luggage handling.

Service: Renfe Cercanías C1 (Málaga Aeropuerto – Málaga Centro Alameda)
Mode: rail
Freq: 20m
Note: Commuter rail line C1 runs from Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport station to Málaga Centro Alameda via María Zambrano (main rail/bus interchange) in about 12 minutes to the centre. Trains operate roughly every 20 minutes for most of the day, with slightly reduced frequency early and late hours.

Fare math

Brief

Express trains tend to be twice as expensive but half the time. Budget routes take longer yet often have more frequent departures after work.

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FAQs

01Where will the downtown drop-off be?: Most services target Malaga Centro (historic city centre around Alameda Principal/Calle Larios), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.
02How frequent are departures?: Renfe Cercanías C1 (Málaga Aeropuerto – Málaga Centro Alameda) usually runs every 20 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.