How to move around Marbella
Taxis, buses, airport transfers, parking and day-to-day mobility — everything in one place, with direct links to maps and official info.
🧭 Quick orientation
Marbella is stretched along the coast: moving between areas is easiest via taxi, bus, rental car or private driver. For short hops, taxis + ride services are often the fastest.
📌 Official links
Direct access to public transport lines, schedules and practical information.
Taxi
FastBest for quick hops: centre ↔ Banús ↔ San Pedro, nights out, and beach plans.
Recommended: Aroca (local taxi) — fast and reliable.
Urban buses
BudgetAffordable and reliable for main routes across Marbella and nearby areas.
📱 Real-time buses: Avanza app (recommended) ▾
Official app: “Avanza - Costa del Sol” — the most reliable option. Once installed, search for “Urbanos de Marbella”.
- Real-time arrivals: shows exactly how many minutes are left until the bus reaches your stop.
- Stop locator: uses your GPS to show the nearest stop and which lines run there.
- Download: available on Google Play and the App Store.
Ride apps (Uber, Cabify…)
On-demandUseful for quick trips, airport runs and nights out — especially when you prefer app-based booking.
Airport transfers
MálagaPrivate drivers, shuttles and planning for AGP → Marbella.
Option: drive your own car to the airport and use a long-stay parking with shuttle van (they drop you off and pick you up when you return) — often very competitive rates.
Recommended for airport trips: Aroca (taxi).
Sustainable mobility · Bike
EcoMarbella has dedicated cycling infrastructure and coastal stretches that are great for short rides, commuting and sightseeing.
Quick facts: ~10 km of cycling network added/activated in the municipality, plus long coastal promenade sections that are rideable by bike.
Tickets & planning
ToolsCheck schedules and official info for buses and day-to-day transport.
Parking
UsefulSmart parking searches by area: centre, Old Town, Banús and beach days.
Car rentals
FreedomBest if you’ll explore beyond Marbella: Ronda, Málaga, Estepona, Mijas…