Cheapest
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Málaga to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
2 h 44 m
Average
2 h 56 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
416 km
Of the 15 trains that leave Málaga for Madrid every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 257 miles (415 km) |
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Average train duration | 2 h 44 min |
Average train ticket price | $66 (€56) |
Train frequency | 8 a day |
Direct train | Yes, there are 8 direct trains a day |
Train providers | AVE, iryo or Renfe AVLO |
Trains from Málaga to Madrid cover the 257 miles (415 km) long trip taking on average 2 h 44 min with our travel partners like AVE, iryo or Renfe AVLO. Normally, there are 8 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $66 (€56), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $21 (€18). Travelers depart most frequently from Málaga María Zambrano and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
AVE, iryo and Renfe AVLO trains will get you between Málaga and Madrid from $25 (€21). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
AVE offers excellent high-speed train services in Spain, including the route from Málaga to Madrid. Omio, as an official Renfe AVE partner, shows you AVE train schedules so you can choose the fastest and cheapest Málaga to Madrid train ticket. The distance to Madrid from Málaga on AVE is approximately 257 miles (415 km) and prices start as low as $40 (€34) 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!
Málaga to Madrid train information with AVE:
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
Passengers board the train most frequently from Málaga María Zambrano, which is located around 2 miles (3.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
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