Planning your journey to the Caminito del Rey? Our guide to getting to El Chorro and the Caminito del Rey explains how to reach the area by car, train or public bus, where to park, and how to plan your arrival. The shuttle bus is different: it is not a bus service to the Caminito del Rey from Málaga or other cities, but the local service that connects the northern and southern ends of the route. This guide focuses specifically on how that shuttle works.
If you park near the northern start of the Caminito del Rey, you will need the shuttle bus after your walk to get back to your car. The Caminito is a one-way route, finishing in the El Chorro area, where the shuttle bus connects with the northern access points.
The shuttle bus costs €2.50 per person. You can buy the bus ticket online when booking your Caminito del Rey entry, or pay the driver when you board. Cash is accepted, but card payments are not, so it is a good idea to carry €2.50 in change.
You can also do things the other way around: park in the El Chorro area and take the shuttle bus to the northern start before your walk. The advantage is that your car is waiting for you at the end of the Caminito.
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