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The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid to Málaga

Showing times and prices for Apr 25

Cheapest price

$55

Average price

$117

Fastest journey

2 h 42 m

Average duration

2 h 43 m

Trains per day

Distance

416 km

Cheap tickets

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.

The average ticket from Madrid to Málaga will cost around $117 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.

Fast trains

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

On Fri, Apr 25 the direct trains cover the 416 km distance in an average of 2 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 42 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 47 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.

02068

06:11AM3h23

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

09:34AMMálaga María Zambrano

$551One-way

0 transfers

06478

07:19AM2h58

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

10:17AMMálaga María Zambrano

$571One-way

0 transfers

06078

07:55AM2h47

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

10:42AMMálaga María Zambrano

$661One-way

0 transfers

02072

07:35AM3h14

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

10:49AMMálaga María Zambrano

$661One-way

0 transfers

02212

09:25PM2h42

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

12:07AMMálaga María Zambrano

$881One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Málaga

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg.

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Most popular Train	Bus	Flight
€56 Average price	€19 Average price Cheapest	€162 Average price
3h 19m Average duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 35m Average duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	10h 23m Average duration 7h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions	1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Madrid to Málaga train times

Showing trains for today, Thursday, April 24

Last updated at 1:58 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
02162	On time 2:35 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	3h10	5:45 PM Málaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
06168	On time 2:55 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h55	5:50 PM Málaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
02172	On time 3:30 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h42	6:12 PM Málaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
02188	On time 4:35 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	3h13	7:48 PM Málaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
05862	On time 5:35 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	3h01	8:36 PM Málaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
02202	On time 6:35 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	3h00	9:35 PM Málaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
06208	Delayed 6:55 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h47	9:42 PM 9:42 PMMálaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
Friday, April 25
02068	Delayed 4:11 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	3h23	7:34 AM 7:34 AMMálaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
06478	Delayed 5:19 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h58	8:17 AM 8:17 AMMálaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
02072	On time 5:35 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	3h14	8:49 AM Málaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
06078	Delayed 5:55 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h47	8:42 AM 8:42 AMMálaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
02082	On time 6:30 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h42	9:12 AM Málaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
03862	7:35 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h51	10:26 AM Málaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
02108	8:35 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	3h13	11:48 AM Málaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
03882	9:35 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h48	12:23 PM Málaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
06118	9:55 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h47	12:42 PM Málaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
02122	10:35 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h47	1:22 PM Málaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
02142	12:35 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h51	3:26 PM Málaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
06020	1:03 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h47	3:50 PM Málaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
06568	1:23 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h48	4:11 PM Málaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
02152	1:35 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h42	4:17 PM Málaga María Zambrano	0 transfersDirect
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Madrid to Málaga?

The best time to book your train from Madrid to Málaga is 42 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Madrid to Málaga route.

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

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from $51

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from $16

Flights

from $102

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ReviewsReviews for the rail journey from Madrid to Málaga

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Pros

Punctuality

Cons

None at all

The journey was really nice. The train was very punctual. In addition, the staff were always available to answer any questions. The wifi on the train was great and I think I recognised that everyone on the train felt very comfortable. The price-performance ratio was perfect. The sanitary facilities were very clean. Overall, I give it 5 stars and my personal recommendation.

Pros

Predominantly clean

Cons

Severe delay

Let me start by saying that the train was once again very late. The journey took a little less than three hours. Most places on the train were reasonably clean. In contrast to the return journey, I seem to remember very friendly staff. I travelled on the Renfe AVE 02152 train and this time the journey earned my recommendation and 4 stars. The internet was fine.

Pros

Personnel

Cons

Hygiene

I review the journey positively. The positives of the journey definitely include that the staff were very helpful, that the train was on time and that there was a fast network connection. Unfortunately, the negative points were that it was neither particularly clean nor comfortable. The price-performance ratio was nevertheless optimal, which is also the reason for my recommendation.

Pros

More comfortable than a car

Cons

Slightly sticky

Train number 6148 departed from Madrid to Málaga at 15:07 on 17 July. The journey went smoothly. The journey took around two and a half hours. The train was clean and the toilets were hygienic. The staff on the train were very nice and helpful and were able to answer all my questions. There is also free wifi and power sockets, as well as food that you can buy.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Madrid to Málaga

Spain

Trains from Madrid to Málaga run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by bus.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $23 (€19)

Distance

258 miles (416 km)

Average train duration

2h 49m

Cheapest ticket price

$24 (€19)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 42m

First train

05:48

Last train

21:39

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $23 (€19)

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

Travel between Madrid and Málaga from $15 (€12) with Omio’s train partners AVE, iryo and Renfe AVLO! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular journey for you.

AVE offers excellent high-speed train services in Spain, including the route from Madrid to Málaga. Omio, as an official Renfe AVE partner, shows you AVE train schedules so you can choose the fastest and cheapest Madrid to Málaga train ticket. The distance between Madrid and Málaga on AVE is approximately 257 miles (415 km) and prices start as low as $26 (€21) on Omio.

Renfe AVE has a wide variety of ticket types with special offers such as Promo, Promo + and Flexible tickets. If you are a regular Renfe customer, you can apply discount cards such as the Gold Card and the + Renfe Youth 50 Card at Omio when purchasing an AVE ticket.

The AVE trains are the most popular from Renfe, with the most schedules throughout the day. Their trains offer a restaurant, WiFi, bathrooms, entertainment on board and, most importantly, the highest speed to reach your destination. As one of the fastest trains in the entire world, AVE trains reach speeds up to 192 mph (310 kmh) on select routes and connect the main Spanish cities in just a few hours. Reserve your AVE tickets with Omio today!

Train information from Madrid to Málaga with AVE:

Average Duration: 2 h 42 min
Cheapest Price: $26
AVE frequency: 10 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.

Train information from Madrid to Málaga with iryo:

Average Duration: 2 h 47 min
Cheapest Price: $19
Iryo frequency: 5 a day

Renfe Avlo is Renfe's low-cost high-speed AVE train provider offering trains from Madrid to Málaga. 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 10 min
Cheapest Price: $15
Renfe AVLO frequency: 1 a day

Trains from Madrid to Malaga

Trains in Spain are an efficient way to travel between cities, with a number of companies offering domestic and international train routes in Spain. Madrid to Malaga trains are operated by Renfe and run on the AVE high-speed network. The first direct train from Madrid to Malaga on weekdays departs from the Puerta Atocha station in the capital at around 7:00 a.m. arriving at Malaga's Maria Zambrano station just under 3 hours later. Earlier Madrid to Malaga train departures require a change at Cordoba, arriving in Malaga slightly earlier. There are hourly Madrid to Malaga trains until the final departure in the evening which arrives in Malaga just before midnight. Sunday trains from Madrid to Malaga operate on roughly the same schedule; however, with an additional final journey.

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Madrid to Malaga Train Cost

Average prices for Renfe trains from Madrid to Malaga when you book in advance

Booking Period	Average Price
Same Day	€81
1 Day in Advance	€78
1 Week in Advance	€53
2 Weeks in Advance	€50
1 Month in Advance	€47
3 Months in Advance	€47

Madrid to Malaga Trains: General Information

Travelers in Spain can offset some of the cost of Madrid to Malaga train tickets by planning ahead and booking tickets as far in advance as possible.

All Madrid to Malaga trains are run by Renfe.
All Renfe trains are direct, depart from Madrid's Puerta de Atocha station and arrive at Malaga's María Zambrano train station.
The Madrid to Malaga train journey takes as little as 2 hours and 20 minutes to arrive in Malaga.
Most travelers book their Madrid to Malaga train tickets approximately 1 week in advance of the travel date.

Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Madrid to Malaga trains decrease the further they are booked in advance:

It is 3% cheaper to purchase Madrid to Malaga train tickets 1 day ahead of when you intend to travel.
It is 34% cheaper to book a Renfe train ticket from Madrid to Malaga 1 week in advance as opposed to the day you intend to travel.
Madrid to Malaga train costs are 42% cheaper when booked 1 month in advance as opposed to purchasing a train ticket the day of.

Taking the Train from Madrid

Trains from Madrid to Malaga depart from the Puerta Atocha station, situated on the south side of central Madrid. The Atocha underground station on the Madrid metro line 1 connects the station with the major attraction in the city. The metro operates between 6:00 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. There are taxi ranks outside the main station entrance.

Getting into Malaga by Train

Malaga is a popular destination for visitors heading to the resorts of the Costa del Sol. It has also developed a reputation as a cultural hub with attractions including the Picasso Museum and the striking glass cube of the Centre Pompidou Malaga. Malaga's Maria Zambrano station is a modern terminus situated in the south-west of the city. There are bus services to the city center on routes 1, 3, 4, 5, 10, 12, 16, 24 and 27, while Malaga bus station, adjacent to the terminus, offers connections along the Costa del Sol.

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 $15 (€12) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Madrid to Málaga is $41 (€34); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time between Madrid and Málaga is on average 2 h 42 min for the 257 mile (415 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Málaga from Madrid by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Madrid to Málaga leaves at 6: 10 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Madrid to Málaga leaves at 9: 39 PM.

Yes, there are 13 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.

When taking a train from Madrid to Málaga, you can count on AVE, iryo or Renfe AVLO for the best way to get you to Málaga. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service to Málaga from Madrid and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 39 PM.

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.

You have options as you can travel between Madrid and Málaga 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

Popular train stations from Madrid to Málaga

Madrid

Málaga

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

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