The cheapest and fastest trains from Estepona to Málaga
Cheapest price
€13
Average price
€16
Fastest journey
3 h 14 m
Average duration
3 h 14 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Estepona to Málaga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Estepona to Málaga will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.
Of the 2 trains that leave Estepona for Málaga on Sun, Feb 01, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Feb 01 the direct trains cover the 72 km distance in an average of 3 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 14 m .
On Sun, Feb 01 the slowest trains will take 3 h 14 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.




Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Estepona to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Estepona to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 72 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€22 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest |
3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Estepona to Málaga train times
The table below shows live departures for Estepona to Málaga trains for today, Saturday, January 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:35 PM Estepona | 2h42 | 4:17 PM Málaga | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:35 PM Estepona | 3h13 | 7:48 PM Málaga | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, February 1 | |||||
![]() | 4:04 AM Estepona | 3h14 | 7:18 AM Málaga | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:20 AM Estepona | 3h14 | 7:34 AM Málaga | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Estepona to Málaga
Trains from Estepona to Málaga run on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:04, the last at 19:25. The fastest train covers the 72 km distance in 2h 42m.
Distance 72 km |
Average train duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 2h 42m |
First train 04:04 |
Last train 19:25 |
FAQs: Trains from Estepona to Málaga
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Estepona 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Estepona to Málaga
- Mon - Sun: 05:00 - 00:45
- Free throughout the station.
- Open daily from 07:00 to 23:00.
- 100 Montaditos
- Burger King
- Dunkin' Coffee
- Gino's
- Lizarran
- Orient Express Cafeteria
- The Posada of Brazil
- Pizza Hut
- Rail Coffee
- The Good Burger
- & many more
- The station is fully accessible and includes adapted elevators and platforms. Additional services can be arranged by contacting the station before traveling.
- Hotel ILUNION Málaga
- Barceló Málaga
- Eurostars Málaga
- Mon - Sun: 05:00 - 00:45
- Located in the station's main concourse.
- Commuter rail lines: C1, C2
- Bus lines: 1, 3, 10, 16, 19, 24, 27, C2
- Train lines: Avant, AVE, Media Distancia
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