- Must visit
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Spain’s leading museum of modern and contemporary art, best known for Picasso’s Guernica and major works by Dalí and Miró.
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$58
Fastest journey
2 h 43 m
Average duration
3 h 19 m
Trains per day
6
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 $58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 6 trains that leave Malaga Airport for Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes on Sun, May 31, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 421 km distance in an average of 3 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 43 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 4 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.










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 prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $40.
Distance: 261 miles (421 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price | $171 Average price | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 20m Average total duration 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Malaga Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes:
A train is $41 (€33) 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 $77 (€62).
A train is $134 (€108) 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 $171 (€137).
Other travel options to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 8m.
Bus takes on average 6h 50m.
The journey is about 1h 57m faster (3h 8m by train vs 5h 5m by car) and roughly $79 (€63) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($36 (€29) 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, Ouigo Spain, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe AVLO.
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 Malaga Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
02109 | On time 10:32 AM Málaga María Zambrano | 3h24 | 1:56 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06021 | On time 11:24 AM Málaga María Zambrano | 2h58 | 2:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
02123 | On time 11:33 AM Málaga María Zambrano | 3h00 | 2:33 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
02133 | Delayed 12:50 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 2h59 | 1:49 PM 1:49 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06549 | On time 1:30 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 3h02 | 4:32 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
02149 | 2:24 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 3h21 | 5:45 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
02163 | On time 3:28 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 3h11 | 6:39 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
02173 | On time 4:48 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 2h58 | 7:46 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06159 | Delayed 4:57 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 3h08 | 6:05 PM 6:05 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
02193 | Delayed 4:38 PM 6:38 PMMálaga María Zambrano | 3h20 | 7:58 PM 7:58 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06189 | Delayed 6:52 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 3h10 | 8:02 PM 8:02 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
02213 | Delayed 8:50 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 2h59 | 9:49 PM 9:49 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06209 | Delayed 8:55 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 2h58 | 9:53 PM 9:53 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06619 | 9:00 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 3h01 | 12:01 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
![]() | 4:29 AM Malaga Airport | 2h46 | 7:15 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 AM Malaga Airport | 2h56 | 8:26 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:05 AM Malaga Airport | 2h43 | 9:48 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Malaga Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:29, the last at 20:20. The fastest train covers the 261 miles (421 km) distance in 2h 39m.
Distance 261 miles (421 km) |
Average train duration 3h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 2h 39m |
First train 4:29 AM |
Last train 8:20 PM |
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Discover the best of Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes trip today.
Spain’s leading museum of modern and contemporary art, best known for Picasso’s Guernica and major works by Dalí and Miró.
Madrid’s flagship fine art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. One of Europe’s essential museum visits.
A major art museum covering European painting from the Renaissance to the 20th century, complementing the Prado and Reina Sofía.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for walking, boating, and visiting gardens, monuments, and the Crystal Palace area.
Madrid’s grand historic square, surrounded by arcaded buildings and closely linked to the city’s Habsburg-era core.
The symbolic center of Madrid, known for the Kilómetro Cero marker, lively atmosphere, and major city landmarks.
A classic Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with central Madrid bars and a beloved local snack.
Madrid's emblematic chickpea stew, traditionally served in stages with broth, vegetables, and assorted meats. It is one of the city's most iconic dishes.
A rich traditional stew of tripe, chorizo, and morcilla in a paprika-based sauce, strongly linked to old Madrid tavern cooking.
Established seafood restaurant with a refined atmosphere, known for high-quality fish and shellfish prepared in classic Spanish style.
Historic restaurant famed for roast suckling pig and Castilian cuisine in a classic old-world setting. One of Madrid's most famous dining institutions.
Celebrated traditional restaurant known for huevos rotos and upscale tavern cooking, popular with both locals and notable visitors.
Moderate by Western Europe standards. Transport is good value; central hotels and tourist-area dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Tipping is modest: round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafes, 5-10% in restaurants for great service, and round up taxis.
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