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Museo Picasso Málaga
Major museum dedicated to Pablo Picasso, born in Málaga, with a strong collection spanning different periods of his work.
Cheapest price
$3
Average price
$4
Fastest journey
33 m
Average duration
33 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
19 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Benalmádena to Málaga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Benalmádena to Málaga will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
Of the 3 trains that leave Benalmádena for Málaga on Tue, May 19, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct trains cover the 19 km distance in an average of 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 33 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest trains will take 33 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Benalmádena to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $3, and a bus costs an average of $4.
Distance: 11 miles (19 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$4 Average price Cheapest | $4 Average price | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 4m Average total duration 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Benalmádena to Málaga:
A train is $0.12 (€0.10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Benalmádena to Málaga costing on average $4 (€3).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 34m.
The journey is about 9m faster (34m by train vs 43m by car) and roughly $2 (€2) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($4 (€3) vs $6 (€5)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Cercanías, Renfe.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Benalmádena to Málaga trains for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C1:23346 | 2:09 PM Torremuelle | 0h37 | 2:46 PM Malaga Centro Alameda | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23346 | 2:09 PM Torremuelle | 0h33 | 2:42 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23348 | 2:29 PM Torremuelle | 0h37 | 3:06 PM Malaga Centro Alameda | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23348 | 2:29 PM Torremuelle | 0h33 | 3:02 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23350 | 2:49 PM Torremuelle | 0h37 | 3:26 PM Malaga Centro Alameda | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23350 | 2:49 PM Torremuelle | 0h33 | 3:22 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23352 | 3:09 PM Torremuelle | 0h33 | 3:42 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23352 | 3:09 PM Torremuelle | 0h37 | 3:46 PM Malaga Centro Alameda | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23354 | 3:29 PM Torremuelle | 0h33 | 4:02 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23354 | 3:29 PM Torremuelle | 0h37 | 4:06 PM Malaga Centro Alameda | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23356 | 3:49 PM Torremuelle | 0h37 | 4:26 PM Malaga Centro Alameda | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23356 | 3:49 PM Torremuelle | 0h33 | 4:22 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23358 | 4:09 PM Torremuelle | 0h33 | 4:42 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23358 | 4:09 PM Torremuelle | 0h37 | 4:46 PM Malaga Centro Alameda | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23360 | 4:29 PM Torremuelle | 0h33 | 5:02 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23360 | 4:29 PM Torremuelle | 0h37 | 5:06 PM Malaga Centro Alameda | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23362 | 4:49 PM Torremuelle | 0h33 | 5:22 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23362 | 4:49 PM Torremuelle | 0h37 | 5:26 PM Malaga Centro Alameda | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23364 | 5:09 PM Torremuelle | 0h37 | 5:46 PM Malaga Centro Alameda | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23364 | 5:09 PM Torremuelle | 0h33 | 5:42 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23366 | 5:29 PM Torremuelle | 0h37 | 6:06 PM Malaga Centro Alameda | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23366 | 5:29 PM Torremuelle | 0h33 | 6:02 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23368 | 5:49 PM Torremuelle | 0h33 | 6:22 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23368 | 5:49 PM Torremuelle | 0h37 | 6:26 PM Malaga Centro Alameda | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23370 | 6:09 PM Torremuelle | 0h33 | 6:42 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23370 | 6:09 PM Torremuelle | 0h37 | 6:46 PM Malaga Centro Alameda | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23372 | 6:29 PM Torremuelle | 0h37 | 7:06 PM Malaga Centro Alameda | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23372 | 6:29 PM Torremuelle | 0h33 | 7:02 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23374 | 6:49 PM Torremuelle | 0h33 | 7:22 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23374 | 6:49 PM Torremuelle | 0h37 | 7:26 PM Malaga Centro Alameda | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23376 | 7:09 PM Torremuelle | 0h33 | 7:42 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23376 | 7:09 PM Torremuelle | 0h37 | 7:46 PM Malaga Centro Alameda | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23378 | 7:29 PM Torremuelle | 0h37 | 8:06 PM Malaga Centro Alameda | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23378 | 7:29 PM Torremuelle | 0h33 | 8:02 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23380 | 7:49 PM Torremuelle | 0h37 | 8:26 PM Malaga Centro Alameda | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23380 | 7:49 PM Torremuelle | 0h33 | 8:22 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23382 | 8:09 PM Torremuelle | 0h33 | 8:42 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23382 | 8:09 PM Torremuelle | 0h37 | 8:46 PM Malaga Centro Alameda | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23384 | 8:29 PM Torremuelle | 0h37 | 9:06 PM Malaga Centro Alameda | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23384 | 8:29 PM Torremuelle | 0h33 | 9:02 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23386 | 8:49 PM Torremuelle | 0h33 | 9:22 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23386 | 8:49 PM Torremuelle | 0h37 | 9:26 PM Malaga Centro Alameda | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23388 | 9:09 PM Torremuelle | 0h33 | 9:42 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23388 | 9:09 PM Torremuelle | 0h37 | 9:46 PM Malaga Centro Alameda | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23390 | 9:29 PM Torremuelle | 0h33 | 10:02 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23390 | 9:29 PM Torremuelle | 0h37 | 10:06 PM Malaga Centro Alameda | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23392 | 9:49 PM Torremuelle | 0h33 | 10:22 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23392 | 9:49 PM Torremuelle | 0h37 | 10:26 PM Malaga Centro Alameda | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23394 | 10:09 PM Torremuelle | 0h37 | 10:46 PM Malaga Centro Alameda | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23394 | 10:09 PM Torremuelle | 0h33 | 10:42 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23396 | 10:28 PM Torremuelle | 0h38 | 11:06 PM Malaga Centro Alameda | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23396 | 10:28 PM Torremuelle | 0h34 | 11:02 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23398 | 10:58 PM Torremuelle | 0h38 | 11:36 PM Malaga Centro Alameda | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23398 | 10:58 PM Torremuelle | 0h34 | 11:32 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23400 | 11:28 PM Torremuelle | 0h34 | 12:02 AM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23400 | 11:28 PM Torremuelle | 0h38 | 12:06 AM Malaga Centro Alameda | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23402 | 11:58 PM Torremuelle | 0h38 | 12:36 AM Malaga Centro Alameda | 0 transfersDirect | |
C1:23402 | 11:58 PM Torremuelle | 0h34 | 12:32 AM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 19 | |||||
![]() | 7:09 AM Benalmádena | 0h33 | 7:42 AM Málaga | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Benalmádena to Málaga run on average 103 times per day, taking around 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 100 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 11 miles (19 km) distance in 33m.
Distance 11 miles (19 km) |
Average train duration 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€3) |
Trains per day 103 |
Direct trains 100 |
Fastest train 33m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Discover the best of Málaga — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Málaga trip today.
Major museum dedicated to Pablo Picasso, born in Málaga, with a strong collection spanning different periods of his work.
Contemporary art museum in the colorful waterfront cube, known for modern and contemporary works and temporary exhibitions.
Art museum focused on Spanish and Andalusian painting, especially 19th-century works, housed in a restored palace.
Málaga’s main shopping street and one of its best-known promenades, especially lively during festivals and evening walks.
Classic viewpoint above the city with sweeping views over the cathedral, bullring, port, and Mediterranean coast.
Popular waterfront promenade with harbor views, public art, and a relaxed atmosphere that photographs well at sunset.
Fresh sardines skewered on cane and grilled over charcoal on the beach. It is one of Málaga’s most iconic seaside foods, especially in summer.
A cold soup of almonds, garlic, olive oil and bread, often served with grapes or melon. It is a classic dish from Málaga and inland Andalusia.
A thick tomato, bread, olive oil and garlic soup from nearby Antequera, usually topped with egg and ham. It is richer than gazpacho and very traditional in Málaga Province.
Michelin-starred restaurant at Muelle Uno offering contemporary Andalusian tasting menus and polished waterfront dining.
Popular traditional tapas bar known for classic Andalusian dishes, vermouth and a busy local feel in the city centre.
Historic Málaga bodega and restaurant near the Roman Theatre, famous for Andalusian tapas, local wines and a lively traditional atmosphere.
Moderate by Spanish standards: tapas and local menus are affordable, while beachfront dining and summer stays cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change in cafés, bars, and taxis is enough.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Benalmádena 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.

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