Getting from Benalmádena to Nearby Towns – Bus Routes, Travel Times & Visitor Guide

Benalmádena has a good network of local and interurban buses, making it possible to explore much of the Costa del Sol without hiring a car. From the different areas of Benalmádena, buses connect with Fuengirola, Torremolinos, Málaga, Mijas and surrounding towns, while local services link Benalmádena Costa, Arroyo de la Miel and Benalmádena Pueblo. There are also longer-distance services to places such as Ronda and Algeciras, making the bus a useful option for visitors wanting to explore beyond Benalmádena. The page provides details of the main routes, destinations and useful information for planning your journey.

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Benalmadena is another town that does not have a main bus station, in many ways it's similar to Torremolinos. From here you can travel to all the main destinations on the Costa del Sol but for further a field it's best to check Malaga, Fuengirola and Marbella bus stations. To get to La Cala de Mijas or Marbella you will need to change at Fuengirola terminal See below for directions.

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Bus routes from Benalmadena

To Malaga

In my opinion it’s easier and quicker to get to Malaga by train. But the bus is slightly cheaper. The best stop to get off in Malaga to see the city and its attractions is the final destination Muelle Heredia. This is the best stop for the return journey.

This bus also stops at the airport. When you click on the bus route and timetable below it will take you to the bus operators website for the timetable click / tap Route table

Muelle Heredia bus station Bus route and timetable M-110

To Fuengirola

this is another destination that is probably quicker and easier by train . But again it is cheaper by bus. The best stop for the attractions in Fuengirola is Fuengirola terminal. When you click on the bus route and timetable below it will take you to the bus operators website for the timetable click / tap Route table

Fuengirola Centro terminal Bus route and timetables M-120

To Torremolinos

This is another destination on the train line but the train station is about is in the centre of Torremolinos. When you click on the bus route and timetable below it will take you to the bus operators website for the timetable click / tap Route table

Torremolinos bus stop Bus route and timetable M-120

To Mijas

This is a beautiful example of a typical white washed village and its very easy to get to by bus from Benalmadena. The best stop is the Mijas Pueblo stop the last stop. This is also where you get on to get back to Benalmadena. When you click on the bus route and timetable below it will take you to the bus operators website for the timetable click / tap Route table.

Mijas Pueblo bus stop Bus route and timetable M-112

To La Cala de Mijas

La cala de Mijas is a beautiful resort for a holiday or a day trip. Its easy to get to, but there is a change at Fuengirola There may be a more direct way to get to La Cala from Benalmadena. The best bus stop is get off is under the A7 bridge called La Cala de Mijas and The best stop to get back is also called La Cala de Mijas but its a in the village. Watch this video on catching the bus from Fuengirola to La Cala de Mijas. When you click on the bus route and timetable below it will take you to the bus operators website for the timetable click / tap Route table.

bus stop from Fuengirola to get off Bus stop back to fuengirola Bus route and timetable M-220

To Marbella

Marbella is the jewel in the crown of the Costa del Sol and a day trip here is a must. Getting to Marbella from Benalmadena is easy but there is a change at Fuengirola. There is just one problem and that is the bus route of the bus operator’s website. It stops at Calahonda for some reason. Not to worry the bus does go to Marbella and the best place to get off for the attractions is the Ricardo Soriano and to get back Marbella central directions below. Both are close to La Alameda.

When you click on the bus route and timetable below it will take you to the bus operators website for the timetable click / tap Route table

Ricardo Soriano bus stop Marbella central Bus route and timetable M-220

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