How to get to Cordoba from Malaga airport

Malaga-Costa del Sol airport is about 160 kilometres from Cordoba, so there are several transport options to get from Malaga airport to Cordoba.

By car: The most convenient and flexible way to get to Cordoba from Malaga airport is to hire a car and drive. The A-45 motorway connects Malaga with Cordoba, and the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, depending on traffic. At the airport you can find several companies that offer this service, such as Avis, Europcar or Hertz, among others, although you can also book online in advance. Prices can vary between €20 and €100 per day, depending on the season, company, type of car and insurance options. If you are travelling with a group of friends or your family, this could be the most cost-effective option.

If you don’t know how or don’t feel like driving, but still prefer to travel by car, you can use the BlaBlaCar service (about €15 or €20 per person), by downloading the app on your mobile phone or visiting their website. In this case, you will travel with an individual who will drive the car and you may also share the journey with other people who have also contracted the same service.

By train: You can take a train to Cordoba from Maria Zambrano train station. There are different ways to get to this station from the airport:

• Local Train: You can take the local train line C-1 from the airport station, which will take you directly to María Zambrano Train Station in approximately 10-12 minutes. It costs €1.80 and runs every 20 minutes from one train to the next.
• Bus: There are several bus lines that connect the airport with the María Zambrano train station, such as the A Express line (4€) with a frequency of 20 minutes per stop. Travel time may vary depending on traffic, but is generally about 20-30 minutes.
• Taxi or private transfer: You can also choose to take a taxi or book a private transfer from the airport to the Maria Zambrano train station. Travel time may vary depending on traffic, but is generally about 15-20 minutes. The price can vary between 20€ and 30€ but it is better to ask the driver beforehand.

Once at María Zambrano train station, you can take a Renfe high-speed train (AVE or AVANT) to Cordoba, which usually takes about 1 hour and costs from €20 to €70, depending on the season, class, availability at the time or how far in advance the reservation is made.

You can also take a Renfe medium distance (MD) train, which takes around 2.5 to 3 hours, depending on the stops the train makes along the way. Fares on this train, in economy class, usually cost between €10 and €20.

You can find more information on fares and prices on the Renfe website

By bus: Several bus companies offer services from Malaga airport to Cordoba bus station, such as ALSA and Avanza. The bus journey takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours. Price: between €15 and €20 each way, standard class.

Buses connecting Malaga airport with Cordoba stop at Terminal 3 (T3) of the airport, in the arrivals area on the ground floor, just outside the terminal building. The bus stop is well signposted and easily accessible from the arrivals terminal. There you will find a waiting area with seats and information screens where you can consult the timetables and the companies that operate the bus service to Cordoba.

By taxi or private transfer: You can also choose to take a taxi or private transfer from Malaga airport to Cordoba. Prices may vary, but the taxi ride takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

In summary, there are several transport options for getting to Cordoba from Malaga airport, including hiring a car, taking a train, bus, taxi or private transfer. The choice will depend on your personal preferences, budget and travel needs.