Ciudad Real to Málaga train with AVE

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Ciudad Real to Málaga

Showing times and prices for Jan 14

Cheapest price

€38

Average price

€54

Fastest journey

2 h 10 m

Average duration

2 h 17 m

Trains per day

40

Distance

255 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ciudad Real to Málaga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Ciudad Real to Málaga will cost around €54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €38.

Fast trains

Of the 40 trains that leave Ciudad Real for Málaga on Wed, Jan 14, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jan 14 the direct trains cover the 255 km distance in an average of 2 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .

On Wed, Jan 14 the slowest trains will take 2 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

AVE02070 · 02082
07:55AM3h20
Ciudad Real station
11:15AMMálaga María Zambrano
€381One-way
1 transfer
Renfe AVLO02188
07:30PM2h15
Ciudad Real station
09:45PMMálaga María Zambrano
€391One-way
0 transfers
AVE03990
12:17PM2h37
Ciudad Real station
02:54PMMálaga María Zambrano
€421One-way
0 transfers
AVE02162
05:26PM2h10
Ciudad Real station
07:36PMMálaga María Zambrano
€421One-way
0 transfers
AVE02070 · 03862
07:55AM4h33
Ciudad Real station
12:28PMMálaga María Zambrano
€431One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Ciudad Real to Málaga

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ciudad Real to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, and a train costs an average of €15.

Distance: 255 km

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Bus

€43

Average price

€32

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Cheapest

2h 47m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 17m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 3m

Average total duration

4h 33m

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30m

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Live departures

Ciudad Real to Málaga train times

The table below shows live departures for Ciudad Real to Málaga trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, January 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 9:56 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
RenfeAVE02070 · 02082
On time
6:55 AM Ciudad Real station
3h20
10:15 AM Málaga María Zambrano		1 transfer
RenfeAVE02070 · 03862
On time
6:55 AM Ciudad Real station
4h33
11:28 AM Málaga María Zambrano		1 transfer
RenfeAVE02070+iryo06078
Delayed
6:55 AM Ciudad Real station
2h25
9:20 AM 9:20 AMMálaga María Zambrano		1 transfer
RenfeALVIA02074+iryo06078
Delayed
7:03 AM Ciudad Real station
2h17
9:20 AM 9:20 AMMálaga María Zambrano		1 transfer
RenfeALVIA02074+RenfeAVE02082
On time
7:03 AM Ciudad Real station
3h12
10:15 AM Málaga María Zambrano		1 transfer
RenfeALVIA02074+RenfeAVE03862
On time
7:03 AM Ciudad Real station
4h25
11:28 AM Málaga María Zambrano		1 transfer
RenfeALVIA09366+RenfeAVANT08125
On time
8:05 AM Ciudad Real station
6h11
2:16 PM Málaga María Zambrano		1 transfer
RenfeALVIA09366+RenfeAVE03882
On time
8:05 AM Ciudad Real station
5h14
1:19 PM Málaga María Zambrano		1 transfer
RenfeALVIA09366+RenfeAVE03862
On time
8:05 AM Ciudad Real station
3h23
11:28 AM Málaga María Zambrano		1 transfer
RenfeAVLO02096+RenfeAVANT08125
On time
8:55 AM Ciudad Real station
5h21
2:16 PM Málaga María Zambrano		1 transfer
RenfeAVLO02096+RenfeAVE03862
On time
8:55 AM Ciudad Real station
2h33
11:28 AM Málaga María Zambrano		1 transfer
RenfeAVLO02096+RenfeAVE03882
On time
8:55 AM Ciudad Real station
4h24
1:19 PM Málaga María Zambrano		1 transfer
RenfeAVE03982 · 03882
On time
10:35 AM Ciudad Real station
2h44
1:19 PM Málaga María Zambrano		1 transfer
RenfeAVE03982+RenfeAVANT08125
On time
10:35 AM Ciudad Real station
3h41
2:16 PM Málaga María Zambrano		1 transfer
RenfeAVE03982 · 03990
On time
10:35 AM Ciudad Real station
3h19
1:54 PM Málaga María Zambrano		1 transfer
RenfeAVE03990
On time
11:17 AM Ciudad Real station
2h37
1:54 PM Málaga María Zambrano		0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVE03990+RenfeAVANT08125
On time
11:17 AM Ciudad Real station
2h59
2:16 PM Málaga María Zambrano		1 transfer
RenfeAVE03990+iryo06020
Delayed
11:17 AM Ciudad Real station
5h32
4:49 PM 4:49 PMMálaga María Zambrano		1 transfer
RenfeAVE03990 · 03990
On time
11:17 AM Ciudad Real station
2h37
1:54 PM Málaga María Zambrano		1 transfer
RenfeALVIA02124+RenfeAVE02122
On time
12:03 PM Ciudad Real station
2h17
2:20 PM Málaga María Zambrano		1 transfer
RenfeALVIA02124+RenfeAVANT08155
On time
12:03 PM Ciudad Real station
4h52
4:55 PM Málaga María Zambrano		1 transfer
RenfeALVIA02124+iryo06020
Delayed
12:03 PM Ciudad Real station
4h46
4:49 PM 4:49 PMMálaga María Zambrano		1 transfer
RenfeAVLO02156+RenfeAVE05862
On time
2:55 PM Ciudad Real station
6h45
9:40 PM Málaga María Zambrano		1 transfer
RenfeAVLO02156+RenfeAVE02202
On time
2:55 PM Ciudad Real station
7h39
10:34 PM Málaga María Zambrano		1 transfer
RenfeAVLO02156+RenfeAVANT08175
On time
2:55 PM Ciudad Real station
3h33
6:28 PM Málaga María Zambrano		1 transfer
RenfeAVE02162+RenfeAVANT08195
On time
4:26 PM Ciudad Real station
4h49
9:15 PM Málaga María Zambrano		1 transfer
RenfeAVE02162
On time
4:26 PM Ciudad Real station
2h10
6:36 PM Málaga María Zambrano		0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVE02162 · 05862
On time
4:26 PM Ciudad Real station
5h14
9:40 PM Málaga María Zambrano		1 transfer
RenfeAVE02162 · 02202
On time
4:26 PM Ciudad Real station
6h08
10:34 PM Málaga María Zambrano		1 transfer
RenfeAVLO02176+RenfeAVE02202
On time
5:00 PM Ciudad Real station
5h34
10:34 PM Málaga María Zambrano		1 transfer
RenfeAVLO02176+RenfeAVANT08195
On time
5:00 PM Ciudad Real station
4h15
9:15 PM Málaga María Zambrano		1 transfer
RenfeAVLO02176+RenfeAVE05862
On time
5:00 PM Ciudad Real station
4h40
9:40 PM Málaga María Zambrano		1 transfer
RenfeAVE03942 · 02202
On time
6:18 PM Ciudad Real station
4h16
10:34 PM Málaga María Zambrano		1 transfer
RenfeAVE03942 · 05862
On time
6:18 PM Ciudad Real station
3h22
9:40 PM Málaga María Zambrano		1 transfer
RenfeAVE03992 · 02202
On time
6:18 PM Ciudad Real station
4h16
10:34 PM Málaga María Zambrano		1 transfer
RenfeAVE03992
On time
6:18 PM Ciudad Real station
2h32
8:50 PM Málaga María Zambrano		0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVLO02188+RenfeAVE05862
On time
6:30 PM Ciudad Real station
3h10
9:40 PM Málaga María Zambrano		1 transfer
RenfeAVLO02188+RenfeAVE02202
On time
6:30 PM Ciudad Real station
4h04
10:34 PM Málaga María Zambrano		1 transfer
RenfeAVLO02188
On time
6:30 PM Ciudad Real station
2h15
8:45 PM Málaga María Zambrano		0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVLO02188+RenfeAVANT08195
On time
6:30 PM Ciudad Real station
2h45
9:15 PM Málaga María Zambrano		1 transfer

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Ciudad Real to Málaga?

The best time to book your train from Ciudad Real to Málaga is 63 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Ciudad Real to Málaga route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Ciudad Real to Málaga per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Ciudad Real to Málaga.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Ciudad Real to Málaga

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Trains from Ciudad Real to Málaga run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €15 if you book in advance.

There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 255 km distance in 2h 13m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
255 km
Average train duration
2h 17m
Cheapest ticket price
€15
Trains per day
5
Direct trains
5
Fastest train
2h 13m
First train
05:48
Last train
22:15
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros from Ciudad Real to Málaga trainsAVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros trains will get you between Ciudad Real and Málaga from €15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

AVE

About
Travel comfortably with AVE, Renfe’s high-speed trains. AVE connects major cities across Spain at speeds of up to 310 km/h (193 mph), offering a fast and smooth travel experience. Ticket options include Promo, Promo+, and Flexible fares to suit different budgets, along with discount cards such as the Gold Card and +Renfe Youth 50 Card for eligible travelers. AVE trains feature modern amenities including comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power outlets, and onboard catering, making them a convenient and enjoyable way to travel across Spain.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 24m
Cheapest Price
€36
AVE frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage and 3 pieces of luggage free of charge
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, end of carriages, and designated areas between seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund conditions depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafeteria car with hot and cold meals, snacks, and beverages. At-seat service in Preferente (First) Class
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for all classes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available
Pets
Small pets under 10kg in carriers allowed free. Larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle. Guide dogs free.
Quiet zone
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Renfe AVLO

About
Renfe Avlo is Spain’s low-cost high-speed rail service operated by the national rail company Renfe. Serving routes between major cities such as Madrid, Zaragoza, Barcelona, Valencia, Tarragona, Girona, and Figueres, Avlo trains reach speeds of up to 186 mph (300 km/h). All tickets are for Economy Class (“Básica”) with assigned seating and include onboard services such as free Wi-Fi, entertainment via the PlayRenfe app, power sockets, and vending machines. Child tickets are available for ages 0–13, while passengers aged 14 and over require an adult ticket. Each fare includes a backpack and hand luggage (55x35x25 cm, no weight limit), with the option to upgrade for extra baggage. Prices start from as low as €7, making Avlo a budget-friendly way to travel between Spain’s most popular destinations.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 17m
Cheapest Price
€18
Renfe AVLO frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
1 cabin bag (55x35x25cm) and 1 personal item (35x30x20cm)
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and spaces between seats
Cancellation Policy
According to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers under 10kg allowed free. Service animals allowed

Renfe Viajeros

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 17m
Cheapest Price
€27
Renfe Viajeros frequency
2 a day

FAQs: Trains from Ciudad Real to Málaga

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ciudad Real to Málaga by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Málaga, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Ciudad Real to Málaga can start from as little as €20 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Ciudad Real to Málaga is €47; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Ciudad Real to Málaga train time is 2 h 4 min   covering the 255 km long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Ciudad Real to Málaga leaves at 06: 28. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Ciudad Real to Málaga leaves at 21: 00.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Ciudad Real to Málaga without having to change trains with AVE or Renfe AVLO. There are 5 direct trains from Ciudad Real to Málaga each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
When taking a train from Ciudad Real to Málaga, you can count on AVE or Renfe AVLO for the best way to get you to Málaga. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service to Málaga from Ciudad Real and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 00.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Ciudad Real, which is located around 2 miles (3.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Málaga María Zambrano, located 2 miles (3.3 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Málaga from Ciudad Real is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 4 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Ciudad Real to Málaga is September.
You have options as you can travel to Málaga from Ciudad Real 2 different ways: train or coach.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Ciudad Real to Málaga

Ciudad Real
Málaga
The major train station for departures in Ciudad Real is Ciudad Real. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ciudad Real for your trip from Ciudad Real to Málaga.
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Amenities at train station
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address
Address
Av. de Europa, 1, 13005 Ciudad Real, Spain
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Distance to city center
1 km

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