How to get to Calahonda from
Malaga using public transport
The cheapest way to get to Calahonda from Malaga Airport is to use public transport.
A train direct goes from Malaga Airport to Fuengirola every half hour throughout the day, from where you can catch a bus to Calahonda.
Another option to cut costs is to take the train from Malaga Airport to Fuengirola and then grab a taxi to Calahonda for the short 10 minute journey.
Malaga Aiport to Fuengirola by train
You will need to follow the directions below as the train station is not clearly signposted at arrivals in the new Malaga Airport.
Leave the main arrivals area and look for the LONG walkway which goes towards your right.
Follow the walkway as far as the bridge on your left. Cross the bridge and you will find the small train station.
There is no manned ticket booth but there are two ticket machines.
You must get a ticket before boarding your train as the ticket inspector will give you a hefty fine.
The machine takes debit and credit cards.
There are concrete steps up onto the platform. It is single track here, trains arriving from the right go into Malaga City and from the left into Fuengirola (end of the line).
Trains leave for Fuengirola every half hour from 5:34am until 22:34pm and the journey time is 35 minutes. They are very punctual.
A new station is due to open nearer the brand-new Malaga Airport terminal at Easter 2010. Access will then a lot easier and via a covered walkway.
Fuengirola to Calahonda by bus
Click here to see Fuengirola train station on Google Street View
Exit Fuengirola station and head towards the bus station which is situated at the next junction going towards the sea front.
Cross over the traffic lights, walk a short way and you will see the buses lined up.
Click here to see Fuengirola bus station on Google Street View
Walk up some steps on the right (before next set of traffic lights) and you will see the ticket office.
You must buy your ticket here (unless late at night when it is closed and you can pay the bus driver).
Number 200 signed Marbella goes along the coast to Calahonda every half hour on the hour and at half past.
The cost is €1.20. The last bus leaves at 11pm weekdays and 10:30pm Sundays and bank holidays. The journey time is approximately 30 minutes.
Keep an eye out for the Riviera del Sol stop and be ready to get off after this.
Unfortunately the service is not very reliable, particularly going in the opposite direction.
Click here to see where you should get off bus on Google Street View
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