Torrox Costa is one of the sunniest spots on the Costa del Sol – a long linear promenade stretching along the coast, 55–60 km east of Malaga Airport. It is well-connected by bus for a destination this far east, sits just 10–16 minutes from Nerja by local bus, and has more parking than most eastern resort towns. This guide covers all transport options with verified 2026 prices.
- 0155–60 km east of the airport – same toll-free A-7 corridor as Nerja
- 02Private transfer from ~€65–€85 fixed price, door-to-door to the promenade
- 03Licensed taxi fixed fare ~€65–€75 for a standard car, toll included
- 04Bus via Malaga city: from ~€7 total, around 1h 10m–1h 20m
- 05No direct bus from the airport – connection via Malaga city bus station
- 06Nerja is only 10–16 minutes away by local Alsa bus from ~€1–€2
Torrox Costa is easier to reach than its eastern location suggests. The bus connection via Malaga city is one of the better public transport options on this part of the coast.
Private Transfer: Door-to-Door to the Promenade
For a 55–60 km journey to a linear resort town, a pre-booked private transfer from Welcome Pickups is the most relaxed arrival. Your driver meets you inside arrivals, handles the luggage, and drops you directly at your hotel entrance or the Avenida de Andalucía bus station area at the heart of the resort. Fixed pricing, automatic flight tracking, and no connection to manage.
The fixed price is broadly comparable to a metered taxi and saves the complexity of the bus connection for most visitors arriving with luggage.
Torrox Costa is a long linear resort – specify your hotel name or street address when booking so your driver drops you at the right section of the promenade. The resort stretches several kilometres along the coast and a precise address saves time on arrival.
Choose a private transfer if you are arriving with family or luggage, late at night, or want a fixed price and direct drop-off. On a 55 km route to a long linear resort, a confirmed address drop-off is worth more than any saving from the bus connection.
Skip the private transfer if you are a solo traveller or couple with light luggage and comfortable with the bus connection via Malaga city. At from ~€7 total, the bus is solid value for a budget arrival and the journey time is under 1.5 hours.
Taxi from Malaga Airport to Torrox Costa
Licensed white taxis from Malaga Airport to Torrox Costa operate on a published fixed fare rather than a pure meter – Torrox Costa is grouped under the Torrox zone on the official tariff. The standard fixed rate for a 4-seat sedan runs typically €65–€75, with larger vehicles priced higher. The A-7 east is toll-free and the toll is included in the published fixed fare – no separate toll charge applies.
Night-time, weekend, and public holiday surcharges apply on top of the base fare. Many operators now allow advance online booking at the fixed rate, removing metered uncertainty entirely.
Torrox Costa has a published fixed-fare taxi rate from Malaga Airport – one of the advantages of being on the same official tariff zone as Nerja. You can confirm the exact fare before you travel and book in advance if your operator offers it.
Bus: A Genuine Option for Budget Travellers
Torrox Costa has no direct airport bus, but the connection via Malaga city is one of the more straightforward on the eastern coast. Take the EMT airport bus from Terminal 3 into Malaga city bus station (from ~€2–€4, around 20–25 minutes), then board an Alsa direct bus to Torrox Costa (from ~€5–€10, around 50–60 minutes). Total journey time runs approximately 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes with a combined fare of typically ~€7–€14.
Alsa drops you at the Torrox Costa bus station on Avenida de Andalucía – well-placed for most hotels along the promenade.
The Alsa bus from Malaga to Torrox Costa continues to Nerja – making this the same coach that connects two of the eastern coast's most popular destinations. Book the Malaga to Torrox Costa leg online via Alsa in advance during summer.
The bus connection is worth it for solo travellers or couples on a budget. At ~€7–€14 total with around 1h 10m–1h 20m journey time, it is one of the better public transport options for the eastern Costa del Sol and drops you centrally in the resort.
Avoid the bus if you are arriving late at night, travelling with heavy luggage, or need to reach a hotel at a specific end of the long resort strip. The Avenida de Andalucía drop-off is central but not door-to-door.
No Direct Train
There is no train service to Torrox Costa. The Cercanías C1 line runs west from Malaga Airport toward Fuengirola, not east. Any train-based connection from the airport to Torrox Costa involves the Cercanías to Malaga city, then Alsa bus onward – effectively the same connection as the bus route above but with an extra train leg. In practice, the direct airport bus to Malaga city bus station is faster and simpler than the train-based alternative.
Hire Car from Malaga Airport
Torrox Costa suits a hire car well, particularly if your trip combines the promenade with Torrox Pueblo uphill or explores the wider Axarquía. The A-7 east from the airport is toll-free and straightforward. Parking along the Paseo Marítimo fills up in July and August but is generally easier than in Nerja's old town.
From Torrox Costa you can reach Nerja in under 15 minutes by car – though the Alsa bus at ~€1–€2 makes a car unnecessary for that specific hop.
If you want to combine Torrox Costa with Torrox Pueblo, a hire car is the only practical option. The local Nieto bus linking the two runs infrequently outside peak season. The 4 km uphill drive is straightforward and takes around 10 minutes.
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. For driving the eastern coast, the Malaga car hire guide has everything you need.
FAQ – Getting to Torrox Costa from Malaga Airport
Sources: Alsa official timetables and fare data, Malaga Airport (AGP) official transport information, Welcome Pickups pricing (April 2026).
