Madrid to Málaga train
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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.
Train schedule from Madrid to Málaga
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Fastest train times from Madrid to Málaga
Fastest Journey
2 h 26 m
Average
2 h 42 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
416 km
Of the 12 trains that leave Madrid for Málaga every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Madrid to Málaga
 | Distance | 415 km |
 | Average train duration | 2 h 26 min |
 | Average train ticket price | €74 (€74) |
 | Train frequency | 9 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 9 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | Renfe or Renfe AVE |
Trains from Madrid to Málaga cover the 415 km long route taking on average 2 h 26 min with our travel partners like Renfe or Renfe AVE. Normally, there are 9 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around €74, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as €51. Travellers depart most frequently from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Malaga María Zambrano.
Train providers: Renfe and AVE trains Madrid to Málaga
Buy your official Renfe and AVE train tickets to Málaga from Madrid from €51 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient trip.
Travel comfortably from Madrid to Málaga with AVE, Renfe's high-speed trains. When you travel on the AVE train from Madrid to Málaga, the distance to travel is 257 miles (415 km) and prices start as low as €51. Check all the AVE train timetables and find the cheapest ticket between Madrid and Málaga on Omio!
Renfe is the main railway operator in Spain and offers a wide variety of AVE tickets perfect for your budget, such as Promo, Promo + and Flexible tickets. Renfe also offers discount cards such as the Gold Card and the + Renfe Youth 50 Card that you can add when booking your Renfe AVE ticket with Omio.
The Renfe AVE trains are among the fastest in the world, reaching 192 mph (310 kmh) on select routes, and the AVE connects the main cities of the country in just a few hours, offering comfort and flexibility in long and medium distances. All AVE trains have a restaurant, WiFi, toilets and entertainment on board, and when you book your ticket on Omio, we offer you the possibility of choosing the seat that suits you best.
Train information from Madrid to Málaga with AVE:
- Average Duration: 2 h 43 min
- AVE frequency: 9 a day
Renfe is Spain’s national train operator offering a multitude of domestic routes and international routes to France and Portugal. Renfe is known for its range of ticket types to fit anyone’s budget, such as the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also has discount cards for qualified travellers like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50, which you can use on Omio. When you ride with Renfe, you can expect to find an impressive fleet of trains offering different levels of comfort, amenities and time needed to travel to your destination. These train types include Renfe AVE for high-speed long-distance routes, Alvia and Altaria for domestic routes in parts of Spain, Euromed for routes along the stunning Mediterranean coast, Avant commuter trains and Trenhotel night trains.
Travel Tips: Trains from Madrid to Málaga
When departing from Madrid, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid Chamartín and Madrid Méndez Alvaro. When arriving in Málaga, you can end your journey in train stations like Malaga María Zambrano and Malaga-Aeropuerto.
Omio customers book a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga María Zambrano most frequently for this route.
The most popular departure train station with passengers for this journey, called Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, is located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) from the city centre of Madrid.
The most popular arrival train station, Malaga María Zambrano, is located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre of Málaga.
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Bus lines: 10, 14, 24, 26, 32, 37, 54, 57, 59, 85, 86, 102, 121, 203
Train lines: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C7, C8, C10
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