How To Get From Malaga To Almuñécar & La Herradura (Airport Transfers)

There are many transportation options for getting from Malaga to Almuñécar, including airport transfers.  To help facilitate your journey, below you will find a listing along with directions and maps.  The travel time can vary based on mode of transportation chosen as well as time or day of the week.  The Malaga airport code is AGP, click here for more Malaga Airport Information.  We will help you with driving to Almuñécar, taking the bus to Almuñécar, and other transportation options.

How To Get From Malaga To Almuñécar and La Herradura. There are many transportation options for getting from Malaga to Almuñécar.  To help facilitate your journey, below you will find a listing along with directions and maps.  The travel time can vary based on mode of transportation chosen as well as time or day of the week.  The Malaga airport code is AGP, click here for more Malaga Airport Information.  We will help you with driving to Almuñécar, taking the bus to Almuñécar, and other transportation options. Read more on AlmunecarInfo.com

Airports Closest To Almuñécar & La Herradura

Which are the airports closest to Almuñécar, La Herradura & Costa Tropical?  There are two main choices for airports (Malaga and Granada), but other options too.  Follow this link for a list of airports closest to the Costa Tropical.

The municipality of Almuñécar is a lovely place to live/visit, but in order to enjoy it, you have to get here.  What are the airports closest to Almuñécar, La Herradura & Costa Tropical?  If you're flying from another country, or from within Spain, there are a number of airports to use.  There are two main choices for airports (Malaga and Granada).  We will also touch on other airports that can be used when traveling to Almuñécar. Read more on Almunecarinfo.com

From Malaga To Almuñécar & La Herradura

Malaga Airport Transfers!

Unfortunately, there is no train from Malaga to Almunecar,  However, you have several options to choose how to travel between the Malaga Airport and Almunecar, so we will review them all with you below.

 

Take the Airport Bus from Malaga to Almuñécar & La Herradura

Alsa direct bus from Malaga airport to Almuñécar - supra economy

Buy your bus tickets now!

There are some buses between Almuñécar and the Malaga Airport.   They offer a bus departing the airport daily, which goes directly to Almuñécar.  This is the Supra bus, which is more comfortable and only makes one brief stop in Malaga before going directly to Almuñécar.  You may catch this bus just outside the arrivals at Malaga airport.  As you exit, continue straight ahead until you reach the curb and then it should be about 2 bus stands down on your left side.

This is likely the cheapest option for you to get to Almuñécar from the Malaga Airport, especially if you are fewer than 4 people.  With the price of fuel in Spain, it is still a bit of a cost for a friend or family member to pick you up.  It is roughly about a €18 round trip for gas from Almuñécar from the Malaga Airport, so if you are on your own it may be better to take the bus.

There are more options if you can take a bus from the airport to the main bus station in Malaga.  Depending on the time of day you select, this journey will be approximately 1.5 – 2 hours.  You may catch this bus just outside the arrivals at Malaga airport.  As you exit, continue straight ahead until you reach the curb and then it should be about 1-2 bus stands down on your right side.
Location of Malaga Bus Station and Train Station
The timetables below are examples at the time of writing.  Please check the Alsa bus website for current route, offers, and pricing information.

You may book your bus tickets online here!

When you are searching it will show many for Malaga, be sure you get the (Malaga airport bus), you can tell when you hover over the word “Malaga” aeropuerto.  You may also filter by the time to get the 14:15 bus, that should help.

Example bus timetable below:
example time table bus from Almunecar to Malaga Airport. Read more on Almunecarinfo.com

example time table bus from Malaga Airport to Almunecar. Read more on Almunecarinfo.com

  • Bus from Malaga Airport to Almuñécar

    14:30Daily, there is one direct Alsa bus from Malaga Airport arrivals to Almuñécar central bus station, (with one short stop in Malaga city, don’t get off the bus.)

Click Here for detailed instructions on how to take the bus from Malaga airport arrivals to Almuñécar.

Other times, If you miss the direct bus or arrive at a different hour, you have other options too!  Y

If you do not make it in time for the direct bus, you have some options to get to the Malaga central station and take a bus to Almuñécar from there.

Train to Malaga city center:

If you want to take the train into Malaga central station, it is located outside of arrivals and walk to the left and into the building across the road in front of your.  Train tickets are about 3 euros and the train station is right next to the Malaga bus station.  Location of Malaga Bus Station and Train Station.

Bus to Malaga city center:

You will instead take a city bus from the airport to the Malaga city bus station and then get a ticket for a bus to Almuñécar from there.  This will likely take a bit longer, as you will need to wait for the next bus to Almuñécar.  You may catch this bus just outside the Malaga airport arrivals area.  As you exit, continue straight ahead until you reach the curb and then it should be about 1-2 bus stands down on your right side.  Location of Malaga Bus Station and Train Station.

 

  • Bus from Almuñécar to Malaga Airport

    11:15 Daily, direct from Almuñécar to Malaga Airport (with one short stop at the central Malaga bus station, don’t get off the bus.)

    Almunecar Bus station and taxi stand. alsa bus station almunecar spain. read more on almunecarinfo.com

 

We have detailed instructions for how to take the bus from Malaga Airport to Almuñécar, as well as bus schedule from Almuñécar to Malaga Airport.  The airport bus will drop you at the far end of the arrivals at the Malaga airport, near the train entrance.  It will be just a short walk to the upper departure level.

example bus timetable

These are examples only, depending on the day and time of year the schedule may vary. Please check current schedule, book your bus tickets online here!

sample schedule malaga to almunecar. Malaga_AGP_to_Almuñécar  Read more on Almunecarinfo.com

 


These are examples only, depending on the day and time of year the schedule may vary. Please check current schedule, book your bus tickets online here!


Almuñécar_to_Malaga_AGP  sample schedule almunecar to malaga. Read more on Almunecarinfo.com



Taxi Almuñécar to Malaga Airport (English Speaking)

If the bus schedule doesn’t suit your needs, it is always easy to find a taxi Malaga to Almunecar or a taxi Almunecar to Malaga Airport.  This option will be about 1 hour of driving time to your location.  Of course when you are at the airport, there is a line of taxis waiting when you walk out to the right.  If you would prefer a driving familiar with the Almunecar area, you can call below.

Malaga and Granada Airport Service  Fixed Prices and usually best for the off hours or early morning hours.   In general taxi prices can range from €85 to€110, depending on size of group, time of day and so on.

 


Shuttle bus / Private Car Service – Almuñécar to Malaga Airport Transfers

Your choice of service for you (Malaga Airport)  AGP Shuttle.  If you arrive or depart during odd hours, this is the best option for you.  If you have a group, this is the option for you.  You can book on-line right now.  This option will be about 1.15 hour of driving time to your location.  This is likely the second cheapest option for you to get to Almuñécar from the Malaga Airport, especially if you are fewer than 4 people.  The journey should be under €20 per person, but use the price checker below to obtain the exact price.


Short Term & Long Term Car Park at Malaga Airport

Leaving your car at the airport for your trip?  This is a search for several of the parking options.  All of them offer free shuttle service to the airport and some offer meet and greet services.  Check them all out, as some even offer to wash the interior and exterior of your car while you are away.  Read all of the terms and see what is best for you.  Parking is fairly inexpensive, we usually pay about €50-60 for 2 weeks.

Car  – Self Drive from Malaga to Almunecar & La Herradura

There are many car hire options with very reasonable prices at the Malaga Airport.  This option will be about 1 hour of driving time to your location.  Click here for Spain car hire tips and tricks!


Malaga Airport to Almuñécar Driving Directions
Directions_Malaga_AGP_to_Almuñécar

There are a few Radar cameras along the way.  Check this site for current information.

HighwayProvinceKindkm marker (PK Home – end)
A-7MalagaFixed radar175.800
A-7Malagaradar Section200146-205268
A-7Malagaradar Section205268-200146
A-7MalagaFixed radar246,046
A-7MalagaFixed radar256,764
A-7Malagaradar Section287631-288740

Almuñécar to Malaga Airport Driving Directions
To/From Malaga (AGP) - Almunecar


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Heidi is passionate about travel (50+ countries) and has experienced the world with her family. In Aug 2012, they left the “perfect American life”, quit their jobs, sold their belongings and moved to Almuñécar. She likes to share all of her favorites things about the area, as well as practical information too. You may also view her travel blog, Wagoners Abroad, at https://wagonersabroad.com