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Marbella Taxis

White taxis with blue stripe and coat of arms. Metered fares ~€1.10/km. Marbella to Puerto Banús €12-15, to Málaga Airport €70. Uber and Cabify also operate.

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White taxis with blue stripe and coat of arms. Metered fares ~€1.10/km. Marbella to Puerto Banús €12-15, to Málaga Airport €70. Uber and Cabify also operate.

Type
Taxi & Rideshare

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Marbella Bus Station

Main hub north of center for intercity coaches. Direct buses to Málaga Airport (45 min, €8), Málaga city (1 hour), Granada, Seville. Operated by Avanza/ALSA.

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Main hub north of center for intercity coaches. Direct buses to Málaga Airport (45 min, €8), Málaga city (1 hour), Granada, Seville. Operated by Avanza/ALSA.

Type
Intercity Bus

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Marbella City Buses

Orange buses operated by Avanza connect neighborhoods. Key lines include L-1 (city loop), L-3/L-13 (suburbs). Fare ~€1.18 per ride. Air-conditioned, wheelchair accessible.

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Orange buses operated by Avanza connect neighborhoods. Key lines include L-1 (city loop), L-3/L-13 (suburbs). Fare ~€1.18 per ride. Air-conditioned, wheelchair accessible.

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Local Bus

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Bay Ferry Services

Frequent passenger ferries (Los Reginas) shuttle across bay to Puntal and Somo beaches. Scenic 15-minute rides that double as mini-cruises. Also guided bay tours and water sports rentals.

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Frequent passenger ferries (Los Reginas) shuttle across bay to Puntal and Somo beaches. Scenic 15-minute rides that double as mini-cruises. Also guided bay tours and water sports rentals.

Type
Boat

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Pedestrian Infrastructure

Compact flat city center ideal for walking. Scenic bay promenades and beach walkways. Public elevators and escalators help with steep areas. Fully accessible coastal paths.

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Compact flat city center ideal for walking. Scenic bay promenades and beach walkways. Public elevators and escalators help with steep areas. Fully accessible coastal paths.

Type
Walking

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TUeBICI Bike Share

Public electric bicycle rental system via mobile app with docking stations at key points. E-bikes help with hills. Growing network of bike lanes especially along waterfront.

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Public electric bicycle rental system via mobile app with docking stations at key points. E-bikes help with hills. Growing network of bike lanes especially along waterfront.

Type
Bicycle/E-bike

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Radio Taxi Santander

White taxis with blue stripe available city-wide. Metered fares approx €7 center to Sardinero. Adapted wheelchair-accessible taxis available on request by calling ahead.

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White taxis with blue stripe available city-wide. Metered fares approx €7 center to Sardinero. Adapted wheelchair-accessible taxis available on request by calling ahead.

Type
Taxi

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TUS Urban Bus Network

Efficient city buses (green color) connecting all key areas. Lines 1 & 2 to Sardinero Beach. Single fare ~€1.30. Modern accessible fleet with lowering ramps and wheelchair access.

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Efficient city buses (green color) connecting all key areas. Lines 1 & 2 to Sardinero Beach. Single fare ~€1.30. Modern accessible fleet with lowering ramps and wheelchair access.

Type
Local Bus

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Brittany Ferries Terminal

Ferry port in city center with regular car/passenger ferries from Portsmouth UK (year-round, 24-30 hours) and Plymouth UK (seasonal, 20 hours). Disembark just 5 minutes walk from main…

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Ferry port in city center with regular car/passenger ferries from Portsmouth UK (year-round, 24-30 hours) and Plymouth UK (seasonal, 20 hours). Disembark just 5 minutes walk from main streets.

Type
Ferry

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Santander Bus Station

Central hub for ALSA and other companies with multiple daily buses to Madrid (5-5.5 hours), Bilbao (1.5-2 hours), and other cities. Modern coaches with Wi-Fi and restrooms.

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Central hub for ALSA and other companies with multiple daily buses to Madrid (5-5.5 hours), Bilbao (1.5-2 hours), and other cities. Modern coaches with Wi-Fi and restrooms.

Type
Bus