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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid Barajas Airport to Málaga María Zambrano
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$22
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$42
Fastest journey on Sep 19
2 h 47 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
2 h 49 m
Trains on Sep 19
17
Distance
424 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Málaga María Zambrano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Málaga María Zambrano will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 17 trains from Madrid Barajas Airport to Málaga María Zambrano, including 17 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 424 km distance in an average of 2 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 47 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 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.
061684:55 PM2h51Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes7:46 PMMálaga María Zambrano$221One-way0 transfers
065785:35 PM2h51Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes8:26 PMMálaga María Zambrano$231One-way0 transfers- 0611811:55 AM2h49Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes2:44 PMMálaga María Zambrano$301One-way0 transfers
- 066188:30 PM2h52Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:22 PMMálaga María Zambrano$311One-way0 transfers
0211211:35 AM2h49Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes2:24 PMMálaga María Zambrano$331One-way0 transfers
- 021523:35 PM2h47Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes6:22 PMMálaga María Zambrano$331One-way0 transfers
- 0211211:35 AM2h49Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes2:24 PMMálaga María Zambrano$331One-way0 transfers
- 060787:36 AM2h49Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes10:25 AMMálaga María Zambrano$401One-way0 transfers
- 060203:05 PM2h49Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes5:54 PMMálaga María Zambrano$391One-way0 transfers
- 060888:55 AM2h49Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:44 AMMálaga María Zambrano$391One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid Barajas Airport to Málaga María Zambrano
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid Barajas Airport to Málaga María Zambrano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $59 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $59, while a flight costs an average of $211.
Distance: 263 miles (424 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$59 Average price Cheapest | $211 Average price | $84 Average price | $117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 20m Average total duration 13h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid Barajas Airport to Málaga María Zambrano:
A train is $25 (€21) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid Barajas Airport to Málaga María Zambrano costing on average $84 (€69).
A train is $152 (€124) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid Barajas Airport to Málaga María Zambrano costing on average $211 (€173).
Other travel options to Málaga María Zambrano take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 58m.
Bus takes on average 13h 50m.
The journey is about 2h 7m faster (2h 58m by train vs 5h 5m by car) and roughly $58 (€48) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($59 (€48) vs $117 (€96)). 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 AVE, Renfe AVLO, SNCF OUIGO, iryo.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Madrid Barajas Airport to Málaga María Zambrano train times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid Barajas Airport to Málaga María Zambrano trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02092 | On time 9:35 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h58 | 12:33 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06108 | Delayed 9:50 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h49 | 10:39 AM 10:39 AMMálaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06508 | On time 9:55 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h52 | 12:47 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 02112 | Delayed 11:35 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h49 | 12:24 PM 12:24 PMMálaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06118 | 11:55 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h49 | 2:44 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 02122 | On time 12:35 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h50 | 3:25 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 02142 | On time 2:35 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h53 | 5:28 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 02152 | On time 3:35 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h47 | 6:22 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 02162 | 4:30 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h11 | 7:41 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06168 | 4:55 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h51 | 7:46 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 02172 | 5:30 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h44 | 8:14 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06578 | 5:35 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h51 | 8:26 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
 02188 | 6:35 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h15 | 9:50 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 02192 | 7:50 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h55 | 10:45 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06618 | 8:30 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h52 | 11:22 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 02202 | 8:35 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h04 | 11:39 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06208 | 8:55 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h49 | 11:44 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 02212 | 9:20 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h50 | 12:10 AM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
| 02072 | 7:20 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h15 | 10:35 AM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06078 | 7:36 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h49 | 10:25 AM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 02082 | 8:30 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h54 | 11:24 AM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06088 | 8:55 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h49 | 11:44 AM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Madrid Barajas Airport to Málaga María Zambrano
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Trains from Madrid Barajas Airport to Málaga María Zambrano run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 18:55. The fastest train covers the 263 miles (424 km) distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 263 miles (424 km) |
Average train duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 2h 35m |
First train 5:20 AM |
Last train 6:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: AVE, iryo, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe AVLO from Madrid Barajas Airport to Málaga María Zambrano trainsAVE, iryo, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe AVLO trains will get you between Madrid Barajas Airport and Málaga María Zambrano from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Madrid Barajas Airport to Málaga María Zambrano
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid Barajas Airport to Málaga María Zambrano 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 María Zambrano, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Madrid Barajas Airport to Málaga María Zambrano
Most Madrid Barajas Airport to Málaga María Zambrano trains use the Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga María Zambrano station pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid Barajas Airport and Málaga María Zambrano train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Malaga María Zambrano from Málaga city centre
Malaga María Zambrano is 1 km from Málaga city centre. Public transport options include:
Malaga María Zambrano train station facilities and services
Malaga María Zambrano has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: 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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free throughout the station. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:00 - 00:45. Information desks are located in the station's main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is open daily from 07:00 to 23:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Malaga María Zambrano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Malaga María Zambrano: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Malaga María Zambrano: The station is fully accessible and includes adapted elevators and platforms. Additional services can be arranged by contacting the station before traveling.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel ILUNION Málaga, Barceló Málaga, Eurostars Málaga.
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