How to Get to Nerja
Everything you need to know to get to Nerja from anywhere in Spain or from Málaga airport.
Updated October 2026
Nerja is located on the eastern Costa del Sol, just 50 km east of Málaga city. The most common way to get to Nerja is by road via the A-7 motorway (Autovía del Mediterráneo), which is completely toll-free. From Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), the drive takes roughly one hour. You can also travel by ALSA bus from Málaga bus station (1 h 15 min, €5-7), by taxi or private transfer, or by combining the AVE high-speed train to Málaga María Zambrano with a bus to Nerja. Below you will find a detailed comparison of each transport option, routes from major cities, up-to-date prices and practical tips to plan your journey.
Nearest airport
AGP · 70 km
From Málaga by car
55 minutes
Motorway
A-7 (toll-free)
Motorway exit
Exit 292
Transport to Nerja: Compare Your Options
Choose the best option for your trip to Nerja
Car
Families, groups, with luggage
Door to door
Total flexibility
A-7 toll-free
Parking in summer is difficult
Driver cannot rest
Bus
Solo travellers, budget
Affordable
Frequent from Málaga
No worries
Fixed schedules
Less direct from other cities
Taxi / Transfer
Airport arrivals, groups
Door to door
No waiting
Comfortable with luggage
High price
Confirm fare beforehand
Train + Bus
From Madrid, Seville, Córdoba (AVE)
Fast AVE to Málaga
Comfortable for long distances
No train station in Nerja
Requires transfer in Málaga
Flight
From other regions or international
Fast from afar
AGP airport well connected
Need airport→Nerja transfer
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Málaga → Nerja
Operator: ALSA
Duration
1 h 15 min
Price
€5 – 7
Frequency
Every 30-60 min
From the Airport
Distance
70 km
Drive time
1 h 15 min
Road
A-7 towards Motril
Driving route
Exit the airport via MA-21 → join the A-7 towards Almería/Motril → continue 60 km → exit 292 (Nerja/Frigiliana).
From Málaga
Distance
50 km
Drive time
55 min
Road
A-7 towards Motril/Almería
Driving route
Take the A-7 towards Motril/Almería → continue 50 km along the coast (Rincón de la Victoria, Torre del Mar) → exit 292 (Nerja/Frigiliana).
From Granada
Distance
85 km
Drive time
1 h 20 min
Road
A-44 → A-7 towards Málaga
Driving route
Take the A-44 towards Motril → join the A-7 towards Málaga → exit 292 (Nerja/Frigiliana).
From Seville
Distance
275 km
Drive time
2 h 45 min
Road
A-92 → A-7
Driving route
Take the A-92 towards Antequera/Granada → join the A-7 towards Nerja → exit 292.
From Madrid
Distance
530 km
Drive time
5 h
Road
A-4 → A-92 → A-7
Driving route
Take the A-4 towards Córdoba → A-45/A-92 towards Málaga → A-7 towards Nerja → exit 292.
✈️ From Málaga Airport to Nerja
Compare your options to complete your journey
ALSA Bus
Most affordable
Online tickets
Must reach Málaga station (Cercanías C1)
Fixed schedules
Taxi
Door to door
Available 24h
Airport taxi rank
High price
Confirm fare before boarding
Private transfer
Fixed price
Meet & greet
Comfortable with luggage
Advance booking required
Car rental
Total freedom in Nerja
Offices at the airport
Parking can be hard in summer
Driving after a flight
Getting Here by Train
Nerja has no train station
The option is to travel by train (AVE or regional) to Málaga María Zambrano and from there continue by ALSA bus or taxi.
AVE Connections to Málaga
Madrid
2 h 30 min · From €25
Seville
2 h · From €20
Barcelona
5 h 30 min · From €35
On arriving at María Zambrano, the bus station is right next door. Take an ALSA bus to Nerja (≈ 1h 15min, €5-7).
Current Conditions in Nerja
Real-time information to plan your arrival
Weather in Nerja
24°C
Clear
Air quality
Buena
Traffic status
A-7 Clear
No known incidents on the A-7 motorway (Málaga – Nerja).
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