Málaga to Madrid train with AVE

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Málaga to Madrid

Showing times and prices for Apr 24

Cheapest price

€32

Average price

€59

Fastest journey

2 h 44 m

Average duration

2 h 46 m

Trains per day

Distance

416 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Málaga to Madrid will cost around €59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.

Fast trains

Of the 21 trains that leave Málaga for Madrid every day 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Apr 24 the direct trains cover the 416 km distance in an average of 2 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 44 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 49 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.

06599

07:50PM2h58

Málaga María Zambrano

10:48PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

€321One-way

0 transfers

02149

02:20PM3h15

Málaga María Zambrano

05:35PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

€321One-way

0 transfers

06209

08:40PM2h49

Málaga María Zambrano

11:29PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

€321One-way

0 transfers

06529

11:15AM2h55

Málaga María Zambrano

02:10PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

€391One-way

0 transfers

06189

06:40PM2h49

Málaga María Zambrano

09:29PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

€471One-way

0 transfers

Live departures

Málaga to Madrid train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday, April 23

Last updated at 10:34 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
06159	Delayed 1:28 PM Málaga María Zambrano	2h50	4:18 PM 4:18 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	0 transfersDirect
02163	1:41 PM Málaga María Zambrano	3h02	4:43 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	0 transfersDirect
02173	Delayed 3:00 PM Málaga María Zambrano	2h44	5:44 PM 5:44 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	0 transfersDirect
02883	3:55 PM Málaga María Zambrano	2h50	6:45 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	0 transfersDirect
06189	Delayed 4:40 PM Málaga María Zambrano	2h49	7:29 PM 7:29 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	0 transfersDirect
02193	Delayed 4:50 PM Málaga María Zambrano	3h09	7:59 PM 7:59 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	0 transfersDirect
06599	Delayed 5:50 PM Málaga María Zambrano	2h58	8:48 PM 8:48 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	0 transfersDirect
02203	On time 6:05 PM Málaga María Zambrano	2h59	9:04 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	0 transfersDirect
06209	Delayed 6:40 PM Málaga María Zambrano	2h49	9:29 PM 9:29 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	0 transfersDirect
Thursday, April 24
02069	3:48 AM Málaga María Zambrano	3h15	7:03 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	0 transfersDirect
02063	4:48 AM Málaga María Zambrano	2h56	7:44 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	0 transfersDirect
02073	5:41 AM Málaga María Zambrano	2h51	8:32 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	0 transfersDirect
02913	5:55 AM Málaga María Zambrano	2h44	8:39 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	0 transfersDirect
06089	6:05 AM Málaga María Zambrano	2h49	8:54 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	0 transfersDirect
02093	7:32 AM Málaga María Zambrano	3h10	10:42 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	0 transfersDirect
02109	8:33 AM Málaga María Zambrano	3h15	11:48 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	0 transfersDirect
06529	9:15 AM Málaga María Zambrano	2h55	12:10 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	0 transfersDirect
06021	9:33 AM Málaga María Zambrano	2h49	12:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	0 transfersDirect
02123	9:59 AM Málaga María Zambrano	2h51	12:50 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	0 transfersDirect
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Málaga to Madrid?

The best time to book your train from Málaga to Madrid is 49 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Málaga to Madrid route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Málaga to Madrid 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 Málaga to Madrid.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Málaga to Madrid

Spain

Trains from Málaga to Madrid run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €16 if you book in advance.

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

416 km

Average train duration

2h 50m

Cheapest ticket price

€16

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 44m

First train

05:48

Last train

21:39

Price information

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

Travel from Málaga to Madrid from €21 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.

AVE trains from Málaga to Madrid are available on Omio at just €34! AVE are the high-speed trains from Renfe, the main Spanish railway company that offers routes throughout the country and to France and Portugal. When you travel with a Renfe AVE train from Málaga to Madrid, the distance is 257 miles (415 km). There are a multitude of AVE train times for the Málaga to Madrid route, which you can compare and book easily on Omio.

Renfe offers different types of AVE tickets that adapt to all budgets, such as Promo, Promo +, Flexible tickets for one-way or return. You can also use the Renfe discount cards such as the Gold Card and the + Renfe Youth 50 Card when booking your Renfe AVE ticket on Omio.

All AVE trains have a restaurant, WiFi, toilets and onboard entertainment and offer a multitude of times throughout the day for greater comfort and flexibility. In addition, Renfe AVE trains are characterised as being the most popular, comfortable, punctual and one of the fastest trains in the world, reaching speeds around 192 mph (310 kmh) on select routes. AVE connects the main Spanish cities in just a few hours.

AVE from Málaga to Madrid train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 44 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.

Málaga to Madrid train information with iryo:

Average Duration: 2 h 49 min
Cheapest Price: €21

Renfe Avlo is Renfe's low-cost high-speed AVE train provider offering trains between Málaga and 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.

FAQs: Trains from Málaga to Madrid

FAQs: Travel by train from Málaga to Madrid 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 Málaga to Madrid.

Cheap train tickets from Málaga to Madrid can start from as little as €19 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Málaga to Madrid is €43; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Málaga to Madrid train time is 2 h 44 min covering the 415 km long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Málaga to Madrid leaves at 06: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Málaga to Madrid leaves at 21: 39.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Málaga to Madrid without having to change trains with AVE, iryo or Renfe AVLO. There are 13 direct trains from Málaga to Madrid each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

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

For the journey from Málaga to Madrid you can take a train with AVE, iryo or Renfe AVLO. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Málaga to Madrid on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 39.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Málaga María Zambrano, which is located around 2 miles (3.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Madrid from Málaga is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 44 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Málaga to Madrid is February.

You have options as you can travel from Málaga to Madrid 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

Popular train stations from Málaga to Madrid

Málaga

Madrid

The major train station for departures in Málaga is Malaga María Zambrano. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Malaga María Zambrano for your trip from Málaga to Madrid.

Malaga María Zambrano Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Ticket Office

Address

Explanada de la Estación, S/N, 29002 Málaga, Spain

Phone Number

+34 902240202

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sun: 05:00 - 00:45

Distance to city center

1 km

Wifi

Free throughout the station.

Lockers

Open daily from 07:00 to 23:00.

Dining

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

Accessibility

The station is fully accessible and includes adapted elevators and platforms. Additional services can be arranged by contacting the station before traveling.

Hotel