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Cheap train tickets from Madrid to Málaga

Showing times and prices for Sep 20

Cheapest

€81

Average

€86

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

Cheapest

06118

11:45AM2h47

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

02:32PMMálaga María Zambrano

€811One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

02102

10:30AM2h42

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

01:12PMMálaga María Zambrano

€851One-way

0 transfers

06078

07:55AM2h47

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

10:42AMMálaga María Zambrano

€851One-way

0 transfers

06148

03:07PM2h47

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

05:54PMMálaga María Zambrano

€861One-way

0 transfers

02082

08:30AM2h42

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

11:12AMMálaga María Zambrano

€901One-way

0 transfers

Madrid to Málaga train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday, September 20

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Renfe AVE 02072	07:25AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	3h09	10:34AM Málaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
iryo 06078	07:55AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h47	10:42AM Málaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
Renfe AVE 02082	08:30AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h42	11:12AM Málaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
Renfe AVE 03862	09:35AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	3h01	12:36PM Málaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
Renfe AVE 02102	10:30AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h42	01:12PM Málaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
Renfe AVE 02112	11:35AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h48	02:23PM Málaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
iryo 06118	11:45AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h47	02:32PM Málaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
Renfe AVE 02122	12:35PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h59	03:34PM Málaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
iryo 06148	03:07PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h47	05:54PM Málaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
Renfe AVE 02152	03:40PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h42	06:22PM Málaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
Renfe AVE 02162	04:35PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	3h17	07:52PM Málaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
iryo 06168	04:53PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h47	07:40PM Málaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
Renfe AVLO 02178	05:37PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	3h10	08:47PM Málaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
Renfe AVE 02182	06:40PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h42	09:22PM Málaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
Renfe AVE 05862	07:35PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	3h01	10:36PM Málaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
Renfe AVE 02202	08:35PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	3h00	11:35PM Málaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
iryo 06208	08:55PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h47	11:42PM Málaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
Renfe AVE 02212	09:10PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h42	11:52PM Málaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
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Fastest train times from Madrid to Málaga

Showing times and prices for Sep 20

Fastest Journey

2 h 42 m

Average

2 h 52 m

Trains per day

Distance

416 km

Of the 18 trains that leave Madrid for Málaga every day 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

02102

10:30AM2h42

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

01:12PMMálaga María Zambrano

€851One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

02082

08:30AM2h42

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

11:12AMMálaga María Zambrano

€901One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

02152

03:40PM2h42

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

06:22PMMálaga María Zambrano

€1351One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

02212

09:10PM2h42

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

11:52PMMálaga María Zambrano

€1021One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

02182

06:40PM2h42

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

09:22PMMálaga María Zambrano

€1191One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Madrid to Málaga

Distance	415 km
Average train duration	2 h 42 min
Average train ticket price	€62 (€62)
Train frequency	8 a day
Direct train	Yes, there are 8 direct trains a day
Train providers	AVE, iryo or Renfe AVLO

Trains from Madrid to Málaga cover the 415 km long journey taking on average 2 h 42 min with our travel partners like AVE, iryo or Renfe AVLO. Normally, there are 8 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as €24, but the average price of train tickets is €62. Travellers depart most frequently from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.

Train providers: AVE, iryo and Renfe AVLO trains Madrid to Málaga

Travel from Madrid to Málaga from €18 with Omio’s train partners AVE, iryo and Renfe AVLO! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

Renfe AVE is a high-speed train service operated by the Spanish railway company Renfe with trains between Madrid and Málaga. It is one of the most popular train services in Spain, connecting major cities across the country. The AVE trains are some of the fastest in Europe, reaching speeds of up to 310 km/h. They offer a comfortable and convenient way to travel, with spacious seating, air conditioning, and onboard entertainment. Renfe AVE offers several types of trains, including the AVE S-100, AVE S-112, AVE S-130, and AVE S-120. The AVE S-100 is the fastest, while the AVE S-120 is the most luxurious. Passengers can choose from a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Renfe AVE include Madrid to Barcelona, Madrid to Seville, and Barcelona to Valencia.

Train information from Madrid to Málaga with AVE:

Average Duration: 2 h 42 min
Cheapest Price: €34
AVE frequency: 11 a day

Iryo is a new brand from railway operator ILSA operating in Spain since 2022. Iryo uses Frecciarossa 1000 trains which are modern, can travel at up to 360km/h and have a minimal environmental impact. Iryo’s Frecciarossa trains have different classes, all of which come with free unlimited WiFi, power sockets, toilets and an onboard entertainment portal where you can watch films and TV series. The main classes are: Infinita Class, Singular Café Class, Singular Class, Inicial Class. These new trains take 2 hours and 30 minutes to travel between Madrid and Barcelona. They depart from Madrid Atocha and Barcelona Sants stations, and stop in Zaragoza along the way. Iryo services also cover Madrid, Cuenca, Valencia, Alicante, Córdoba, Seville and Málaga.

Iryo from Madrid to Málaga train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 47 min
Cheapest Price: €18

Renfe Avlo is Renfe's low-cost high-speed AVE train provider offering trains to Málaga from Madrid. It's a new service operating on some of Spain's most popular long-distance lines like Madrid to Barcelona-Figueres line. Avlo trains can travel up to 300 km/h. There is a single Economy Class with assigned tickets called Básica but this includes power sockets at each seat and vending machines. Avlo trains run between popular Spanish cities like Madrid, Zaragoza, Tarragona, Barcelona, Girona and Figueres. The routes Renfe-AVLO serves are expected to expand.

Renfe AVLO from Madrid to Málaga train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 8 min
Cheapest Price: €29

FAQs: Trains from Madrid to Málaga

FAQs: Travel by train from Madrid to Málaga easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Málaga.

Cheap train tickets from Madrid to Málaga can start from as little as €24 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Madrid to Málaga is €62; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Madrid to Málaga is 2 h 42 min to travel the 415 km long trip, with around there are 8 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Madrid to Málaga leaves at 05: 55. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Madrid to Málaga leaves at 19: 39.

Yes, there are 8 direct trains a day from Madrid to Málaga with AVE, iryo or Renfe AVLO. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Málaga. Take the fast train with iryo from Madrid to Málaga.

For the best Madrid to Málaga train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with AVE, iryo or Renfe AVLO. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between Madrid and Málaga to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 19: 39.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 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 Madrid is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 42 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Madrid to Málaga by train is February.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Málaga from Madrid including taking a train, coach or flight.

Popular train stations from Madrid to Málaga

Madrid

Málaga

The major railway station for departures from Madrid is Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes for your trip to Málaga from Madrid.

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