Are you going to the Malaga Fair this year? Renfe offers late-night trains and easier journeys along the Costa del Sol

Malaga’s fair is starting to shape up and people will be making plans. Normally, this busy week puts pressure on coastal transportation. But fairgoers can look forward to a welcome change.

Malaga’s busiest week is a good time to increase capacity

Renfe confirmed that it will be expanding its local train service for the Malaga Fair in this year. The company has added 59,300 additional seats between August 15-23, bringing 1,214 circulations, including 98 extra trains, into service. Capacity rises by 8.7%, with more than 734,000 seats available across the nine‑day celebration, easing pressure on coastal routes at a time when demand usually climbs.

Early‑morning trains to support workers and fairgoers

Extra pre‑dawn departures have been scheduled on the Malaga–Fuengirola line, giving more practical options for staff heading to the fairgrounds before opening hours and visitors returning during the early hours. Two extra trains depart Victoria Kent at 5.40am and 5.40am to complement the 5:20am. 5:55am. and 6:30am. services.

Night‑time frequency increased

Late‑night travel becomes easier thanks to additional evening schedules. Services from Malaga to Fuengirola operate every 20 minutes between 9:30pm and 00:10am, with return trains running from Fuengirola from 10:20pm until 1:00am, also at 20‑minute intervals. The increased frequencies will be in effect from August 15-22, to provide more options to taxis and busses during peak times.

Dedicated late‑night and early‑morning trains for Alora

Travellers on the Malaga–Alora line gain a special late‑night departure from Malaga at 11:40pm between August 15 and 22. On August 15, 16, 22 and 23 August, Renfe also activates weekday‑only early‑morning trains, a 5:44am departure from Malaga and a 6:37am return from Alora, improving flexibility for commuters from the Guadalhorce Valley.

The fair is more comfortable, and it’s environmentally conscious.

Renfe says that it operates its local train system on 100% renewable power, reducing pollution and easing traffic during one of Malaga’s most celebrated events each year. For residents and visitors, these expanded services offer a dependable alternative to driving, especially during late‑night hours when demand for transport rises sharply.

Costa del Sol station to receive more improvements

Renfe has made improvements to its network along the coast. A €251,000 accessibility overhaul at Torreblanca station is already under way, and new rules now allow dogs up to 40kg on all trains. There are always ways to ensure that you can take your dog on the train. check train times before travelling to avoid disappointment.