The Poetics and Politics of Literary Assemblages: An International Conference

Travel information

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Málaga is well connected by air, rail, and road, making it a convenient destination for national and international participants. The following section provides practical advice on how to reach the city and navigate local transport to the <a href="https://eventos.uma.es/event_detail/143998/sections/64403/conference-venue.html">conference venue</a>.

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<h2 data-end="657" data-start="635">Arriving by Air</h2>

Málaga–Costa del Sol Airport is the main point of entry for international travellers. Located approximately 10 km from the city centre, it offers various options for onward transport:

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	Approximate travel time to the city centre: 20 minutes
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	Cost: €20–30 (depending on time of day and traffic)
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	Official services:

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		<a data-end="1097" data-start="1007" href="https://www.aena.es/es/malaga-costa-del-sol/como-llegar/taxi.html" rel="noopener" target="_new">AENA Taxi Information</a>
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		Radio Taxi Málaga: +34 952 040 804
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		Unitaxi: +34 952 333 333
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	Ridesharing apps like Uber, Cabify, and Bolt are also available
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<h4>By Train (Cercanías C1/C2)</h4>

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	The Cercanías Line C1 connects the airport to the city
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	Trains run every 20 minutes between 6:00 and 24:00
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	Travel time: Approx. 30 minutes
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	Stations:

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		Málaga-María Zambrano (central station, metro and bus connections)
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		Málaga-Centro Alameda (closer to the historic city centre)
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	Information: <a data-end="1696" data-start="1610" href="https://www.renfe.com/es/es/cercanias/cercanias-malaga/mapas" rel="noopener" target="_new">RENFE Cercanías Málaga</a>
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	Contact: +34 952 360 202 / Reservations: +34 902 240 202
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<h4>By Airport Bus (Line A Express)</h4>

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	Departs every 30 minutes until midnight
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	Travel time: Approx. 20–25 minutes
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	Final stop: Paseo de los Tilos, next to the María Zambrano train station
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	Ticket: €4 (payable by cash or card)
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	Timetable: <a data-end="2090" data-start="2022" href="https://www.emtmalaga.es/es/lineas-y-horarios" rel="noopener" target="_new">EMT Málaga – Line A</a>
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<h2 data-end="2121" data-start="2097">Arriving by Train</h2>

The main station is María Zambrano, located in the city centre and connected to the metro and local buses.

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	High-speed AVE trains link Málaga to major cities such as Madrid, Córdoba, and Seville
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	Local and regional trains connect the city to other Andalusian destinations
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	The station is co-located with the central bus terminal
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	Please note that due to the tragic accidents that took place in January, there may be disruptions to train services to Malaga. 
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From María Zambrano, participants can reach the conference venue via Metro Line 1 (stop: Universidad).

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<h2 data-end="2600" data-start="2578">Arriving by Bus</h2>

The Málaga Central Bus Station is located next to the María Zambrano train station. It offers routes to all major Spanish cities and several international destinations.

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	Local buses (Lines 8 and 11) run from the city centre to the University campus
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	Schedules and routes: <a data-end="2964" data-start="2887" href="https://www.emtmalaga.es/es/lineas-y-horarios" rel="noopener" target="_new">EMT Málaga – Bus Information</a>
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	Bus station info: +34 952 350 061
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<h2 data-end="3031" data-start="3009">Arriving by Car</h2>

Travelling by car is generally convenient, although traffic can be dense during rush hours (7:00–10:00 and 20:00 onward).

Parking: It is advisable to use supervised car parks, particularly if staying in the city centre.

Dates Event local time

Oct

1^st

'25

09:00 Abstracts submission opening

Jan

19^th

'26

23:59 Abstracts submission closing

Feb

13^th

'26

09:30 Registration opens

May

14^th

'26

23:55 Registration closes

May

18^th

'26

09:00 Starting date

May

20^th

'26

19:00 Closing date

Event place

The Poetics and Politics of Literary Assemblages: An International Conference