Torre del Mar sits 30–35 km east of Malaga Airport on the same coastal corridor as Nerja and Rincón de la Victoria. It is a genuinely local Spanish beach town – long promenade, wide sandy beach, good seafood, and none of the resort crowds of the western Costa del Sol. There is a direct Alsa bus from the airport and the drive takes around 35 minutes. This guide covers all options with verified 2026 prices.
- 0130–35 km east of the airport – same direction as Nerja, toll-free A-7 route
- 02Direct Alsa bus from ~€4, around 1h 15m–1h 30m to Torre del Mar Bus Station
- 03Private transfer typically €60–€90 fixed price, door-to-door to the promenade
- 04Licensed taxi typically €60–€85 metered plus €5.50 airport supplement
- 05No direct train – best connection via Malaga Centro-Alameda then Alsa bus
- 06Relaxed local town – quieter and more authentic than Torremolinos or Fuengirola
Torre del Mar rewards visitors who want a real Andalusian beach experience without the package-holiday crowds. Getting there from the airport is straightforward – and unusually for the eastern coast, there is a direct bus.
Private Transfer: Door-to-Door to the Promenade
For families, groups, or late arrivals, a pre-booked private transfer from Welcome Pickups is the most relaxed way to reach Torre del Mar. Your driver meets you inside arrivals, handles the luggage, and drops you directly at the promenade, your hotel, or any specific address. Fixed pricing, automatic flight tracking, and no meter running on a 35-minute toll-free route.
The price is broadly comparable to a metered taxi once you factor in the airport supplement – but with a significantly better arrival experience.
The best drop-off for Torre del Mar is the seafront promenade or your specific hotel address. The town is compact and flat – once you are at the promenade, everything is within easy walking distance.
Choose a private transfer if you are arriving with family, heavy luggage, or on a late flight. The fixed price and direct promenade drop-off make it the stress-free arrival option on a route where the taxi supplement and meter can add up unexpectedly.
Skip the private transfer if you are a solo traveller or couple with light luggage and happy to spend 1h 15m on the direct Alsa bus. At from ~€4, the bus is exceptional value on this eastern corridor route.
Bus: The Standout Budget Option
Alsa operates a direct bus service from Malaga Airport to Torre del Mar Central Bus Station. Torre del Mar is a stop on the same Alsa route that continues to Nerja, making this one of the best-served eastern destinations on the coast. Tickets start from ~€4 and the journey takes around 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes. Services run throughout the day from Terminal 3.
Torre del Mar Bus Station is centrally located and an easy walk from the promenade and most accommodation in the town.
Book your Alsa ticket online in advance during peak summer. The direct airport-to-Torre del Mar service is the same coach that continues to Nerja, so it fills quickly on busy travel days. Morning departures in July and August sell out fastest.
The direct Alsa bus is the standout option for budget-conscious solo travellers or couples. From ~€4 with a direct airport departure and a central town drop-off, it is hard to beat on the eastern Costa del Sol corridor.
Avoid the bus if you are arriving late at night, travelling with heavy luggage as a group, or need to reach a specific address outside the town centre. The bus drops at Torre del Mar Bus Station – a short walk from most accommodation, but not door-to-door.
Taxi from Malaga Airport to Torre del Mar
Licensed white taxis are available 24/7 outside Terminal 3 at Malaga Airport. Torre del Mar is not explicitly listed on the official airport fixed-fare tariff – the fare is metered and typically runs €60–€85 depending on traffic and time of day, plus the standard €5.50 airport supplement. The A-7 coastal route east is toll-free, so no toll charge is added.
Night-time, weekend, and public holiday surcharges push fares toward the upper end. For two or three people sharing, a taxi is a competitive option particularly for late-night or early-morning arrivals when the bus is not running.
Torre del Mar is not on the official airport fixed-fare list – confirm the estimated metered fare with your driver before departing. The A-7 east is toll-free, so the meter plus the €5.50 supplement is the full cost with no additional toll surprises.
No Direct Train to Torre del Mar
There is no direct train to Torre del Mar. The Cercanías C1 line runs west from Malaga Airport toward Fuengirola – not east toward Torre del Mar. The best train-based connection involves taking the C1 from the airport to Malaga Centro-Alameda (around 10–15 minutes, from ~€2), then boarding an Alsa bus from Malaga city to Torre del Mar (around 30–35 minutes, ~€5). Total journey time including the connection runs around 50–60 minutes – actually faster than the direct airport bus in some cases, but more complex to navigate with luggage.
In practice, for most visitors the direct Alsa bus from the airport is simpler and more comfortable than this two-stage route.
Hire Car from Malaga Airport
Torre del Mar is an excellent base for exploring the eastern Malaga coast. The A-7 east from the airport is toll-free, uncongested outside summer, and leads through some of the most scenically underrated coastline in Andalusia. From Torre del Mar you can reach Nerja in under 20 minutes and the Nerja Caves in around 25.
Parking along the promenade and in side streets is available, though busy in July and August. Paid car parks operate a short walk from the seafront during peak season.
If you are combining Torre del Mar with Nerja and the eastern coast, a hire car from ~€25/day pays for itself quickly. The toll-free A-7 east is one of the most enjoyable coastal drives in the province and opens up villages and beaches that bus routes simply do not reach.
Practical Tips Before You Travel
For the full overview of all airport transport options, see the Malaga Airport transfers hub and the airport VIP transfer guide. If you are exploring the eastern coast, the Malaga car hire guide covers driving options in full detail.
FAQ – Getting to Torre del Mar from Malaga Airport
Sources: Alsa official timetables and fare data, Malaga Airport (AGP) official transport information, Welcome Pickups pricing (April 2026).
