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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Malaga Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Cheapest price on Aug 30
$110
Average ticket price on Aug 30
$135
Fastest journey on Aug 30
2 h 44 m
Average journey duration on Aug 30
2 h 47 m
Trains on Aug 30
20
Distance
421 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Malaga Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Malaga Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes will cost around $135 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $110.
On Sun, Aug 30, we found 20 trains from Malaga Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, including 20 direct services.
On Sun, Aug 30 the direct trains cover the 421 km distance in an average of 2 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 44 m .
On Sun, Aug 30 the slowest trains will take 2 h 48 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.
022139:00 PM2h49Málaga María Zambrano11:49 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$1101One-way0 transfers
062098:35 PM2h48Málaga María Zambrano11:23 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$1181One-way0 transfers- 061997:53 PM2h48Málaga María Zambrano10:41 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$1191One-way0 transfers
- 061896:35 PM2h48Málaga María Zambrano9:23 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$1241One-way0 transfers
- 061593:26 PM2h49Málaga María Zambrano6:15 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$1241One-way0 transfers
- 021735:03 PM2h44Málaga María Zambrano7:47 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$1421One-way0 transfers
- 061896:35 PM2h48Málaga María Zambrano9:23 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$1241One-way0 transfers
- 061997:53 PM2h48Málaga María Zambrano10:41 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$1191One-way0 transfers
- 0602111:34 AM2h48Málaga María Zambrano2:22 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$1471One-way0 transfers
- 060898:00 AM2h48Málaga María Zambrano10:48 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$1491One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Malaga Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malaga Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $33, while a bus costs an average of $107.
Distance: 261 miles (421 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$33 Average price Cheapest | $107 Average price | $96 Average price | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 20m Average total duration 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Malaga Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes:
A train is $62 (€51) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Malaga Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes costing on average $96 (€78).
A train is $74 (€60) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Malaga Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes costing on average $107 (€87).
Other travel options to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 6m.
Bus takes on average 6h 50m.
The journey is about 1h 59m faster (3h 6m by train vs 5h 5m by car) and roughly $82 (€67) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($33 (€27) vs $115 (€93)). 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 iryo, AVE, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe AVLO.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Malaga Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes train times
The table below shows live departures for Malaga Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes trains for today, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06089 | Delayed 8:00 AM Málaga María Zambrano | 2h48 | 8:48 AM 8:48 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 02123 | On time 11:56 AM Málaga María Zambrano | 2h50 | 2:46 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 02133 | Delayed 12:55 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 2h49 | 1:44 PM 1:44 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
 06549 | On time 1:41 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 2h51 | 4:32 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06149 | On time 1:50 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 2h49 | 4:39 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06159 | On time 3:26 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 2h49 | 6:15 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 02163 | On time 3:38 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 3h01 | 6:39 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06425 | On time 4:50 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 2h52 | 7:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 02173 | On time 5:03 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 2h44 | 7:47 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06189 | Delayed 6:35 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 2h48 | 7:23 PM 7:23 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06199 | Delayed 7:53 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 2h48 | 8:41 PM 8:41 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 02213 | Delayed 9:00 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 2h49 | 9:49 PM 9:49 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06619 | On time 9:06 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 2h51 | 11:57 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, August 30 | |||||
| 06479 | 6:24 AM Málaga María Zambrano | 2h51 | 9:15 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 02073 | 7:25 AM Málaga María Zambrano | 3h01 | 10:26 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Malaga Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
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Trains from Malaga Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:37, the last at 19:10. The fastest train covers the 261 miles (421 km) distance in 2h 46m.
Distance 261 miles (421 km) |
Average train duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 2h 46m |
First train 3:37 AM |
Last train 7:10 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Train companies: iryo, AVE, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe AVLO, Renfe from Malaga Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes trainsiryo, AVE, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe AVLO, Renfe trains will get you between Malaga Airport and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes from $12 (€10). 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 Malaga Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Malaga Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 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 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Malaga Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Most Malaga Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes trains use the Malaga María Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station pair. Use this guide to compare Malaga Airport and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes from Madrid city centre
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is 1 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes train station facilities and services
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Passion Food, La Barrila, Enrique Tomás, Pic Nic, Foodissimo!, PureGusto, Burger King
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains. ATMs are in various points at the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are on the ground floor of the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is open daily from 05:30 to 22:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include 60 Balconies Urban Stay, Only YOU Hotel Atocha, SLEEP’N Atocha.
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