6 of the best · Marbella, Spain
Getting to and Around Marbella
Airports, buses, taxis and driving.
Our 6 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated 2026-10-19
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Marbella.
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About 50 km from Marbella
Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP)
Andalusia’s main international airport, about 50 km east of Marbella along the coast.
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Airport and coast buses
Avanza buses
Avanza runs the airport bus and coastal and long-distance coaches from Marbella bus station.
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The coast by car
Car hire and the AP-7
A car is the easiest way to explore the hills, golf courses and day trips; the AP-7 toll motorway and the free A-7 run along the coast.
The full list: Getting Around, A–Z
Airports 3
Flying in.
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British-territory airport
Gibraltar Airport
A small airport in Gibraltar, with flights mainly to the UK; you cross the border on foot or by car.
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About 50 km from Marbella
Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP)
Andalusia’s main international airport, about 50 km east of Marbella along the coast.
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Alternatives further away
Seville and Jerez airports
Seville and Jerez airports are alternatives with some different routes, but a much longer drive.
On the ground 3
Buses, taxis and cars.
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Airport and coast buses
Avanza buses
Avanza runs the airport bus and coastal and long-distance coaches from Marbella bus station.
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The coast by car
Car hire and the AP-7
A car is the easiest way to explore the hills, golf courses and day trips; the AP-7 toll motorway and the free A-7 run along the coast.
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Ranks and apps
Taxis and ride-hailing
Licensed taxis wait at ranks across town; ride-hailing apps also operate on the Costa del Sol.
