Malaga Metro Guide – Tickets, Times and Map

Tourist Information for using the Malaga Subway

The Malaga metro is a great way for tourists to get around the city and explore the many attractions Malaga has to offer.

This guide provides everything you need to know about using the Malaga metro system, from how to buy tickets, detailed station maps, and tips to save money!

Malaga Metro Operating Times

The Metro in Malaga is open every day, which includes bank holidays and weekends. Here are the operating times as of 2024:

Day of the Week	Hours
Monday to Thursday	06:30 to 23:00 (Last Metro Leaves)
Friday and Eve of Holidays	06:30 to 01:30 (Last Metro Leaves)
Saturdays	07:00am to 01:30am (Last Metro Leaves)
Sundays and Holidays	07:00am to 23:00 (Last Metro Leaves)

These times are subject to change, with the hours sometimes being extended for major events, or reduced during ongoing maintenance works. For the latest information, it’s best to check the Official Malaga Metro website.

Malaga Metro Frequency

During the early mornings of weekdays (between 6:30am and 8:00am) the Malaga Metro runs roughly every 9-10 minutes. On weekends and bank holidays this is slightly longer, with trains every 12 minutes.

During the day, the Malaga Metro is slightly more frequent, with trains arriving roughly every 7 minutes. On weekends, this period of the day sees the metro arriving roughly every 9-10 minutes.

In the evenings (after 10pm), the Malaga Metro is slightly less frequent with trains arriving every 12 minutes on both weekdays and weekends.

Malaga Metro Tickets and Prices

Ticket Type	Price per Journey
Single Journey Ticket (Billete Ocasional)	€1.35
Metro Malaga Rechargeable Card (Tarjeta Monedero de Metro de Málaga)	€0.82

There are a two different ticket options when using the Metro in Malaga, and it all depends on how frequently you are planning to use it.

1. Single One-way Tickets

Single One-way tickets on the Malaga Metro cost €1.35.  You aren’t able to buy cheaper return tickets, with each trip costing the same.

These paper tickets can be loaded with 1-9 journeys, and used by more than one person if you have enough single tickets loaded onto it.

2. Metro de Malaga Rechargeable Travel Card

In order to save money on the Malaga Metro, I’d recommend purchasing/using one of the rechargeable cards known as Tarjeta Monedero de Metro de Málaga.

With the card it brings down the cost to €0.82 per journey, it offers a cheaper fare compared to the Single Journey Ticket priced at €1.35.

NOTE: From January 1st 2024 to December 31st 2024, the Malaga local government has set the price of people using the card on the metro to just €0.33 in an effort to boost the city’s transport system.

You can also use the card on the Bus transport system, bringing the cost of a bus single down to €0.66.

This card can be topped up to €20 at metro station vending machines, and there’s a minimum top-up of €5. You only need one card per group (you can share the usage).

Where to Buy Malaga Metro Tickets

The best, and easiest way to purchase Malaga Metro tickets is using the self service ticket machines that you can find in every station

Some of the larger stations also have ticket offices with actual staff there to assist you with any problems

Unfortunately there are no options to buy Malaga Metro tickets online.

For more information visit the Official Malaga Metro Website.

Málaga Metro Map

Here is a useful map of the Malaga Metro and the key stops across both lines:

Malaga Metro Routes

The Malaga Metro system has two lines: Line 1 (L1) and Line 2 (L2).

Line 1 connects the suburban areas to the city centre, with stops close by to the main attractions such as the university and main shopping districts.

The most popular stop on Line 1 is El Perchel, where you can get off for attractions such as the Alcazaba, Malaga Cathedral, and the Picasso Museum.

Line 2 has some crossover with line 1 such as El Perchel, but also heads to the more southern areas, includign access to Malaga beaches!

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