Trains from Madrid to Málaga
The cheapest trains
from Madrid
to Málaga
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Málaga will cost around $ 103 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 89.
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Madrid to Málaga
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The fastest trains
from Madrid
to Málaga
Fastest Journey
2 h 24 m
Average
2 h 42 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
416 km
Of the 12 train 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.
These direct train cover the 416 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some train will get you there in just 2 h 24 m .
The slowest train will take 3 h 5 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.
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Journey Summary
Madrid to Málaga Train Information
| Avg. Train Duration: | 3 hours 44 minutes | |
| Train Ticket Price: | $54 | |
| Trains depart from: | Madrid | |
| Trains arrive in: | Málaga | |
| Distance: | 416 km | |
| Train Companies: | Renfe AVE |
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.
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