When traveling between Madrid and Málaga, what are the departure and arrival points in Madrid and Málaga?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Madrid to Málaga: Most travelers catch their train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Malaga María Zambrano.

What companies run services between Madrid and Málaga?

Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with from Madrid to Málaga: You can take a train from Madrid to Málaga with Renfe AVE. Cheap tickets can be found for $65 (€56) with Renfe AVE from Madrid to Málaga.

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The best way to travel from Madrid to Málaga is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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Madrid Barajas Airport

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Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

10:39AMMálaga-María Zambrano

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Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

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Madrid Barajas Airport

09:20AMGranada Airport

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Madrid Barajas Airport

08:40AMMalaga Airport

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Madrid Barajas Airport

11:45AMMalaga Airport

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Travel Information between Madrid and Málaga

Distance	257 miles (415 km)
Available travel modes	Train
Popular travel companies	Renfe AVE

Travel 257 miles (415 km) by train from Madrid to Málaga. Renfe AVE is the main travel company operating this route. Travelers can even take a direct train from Madrid to Málaga.

How to Travel from Madrid to Malaga

It's possible for travelers in Spain to journey from Madrid to Malaga by train, plane or bus. The fastest route is traveling via train while traveling by bus is the slowest. Although flight time is only around 1 hour, city transfers, check-in and security times add up to require 3.5 hours of travel time for the total journey.

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Madrid to Malaga Travel Comparison

Average Price	Travel Time	Cheapest Time to Book
€17	5:50 h	1 Day Ahead
€54	2:20 h	2 Months Ahead
€51	1:05 h	1 Month Ahead

What is the best way to travel from Madrid to Malaga?

Cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Malaga

Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Malaga. Buses traveling from Madrid to Malaga depart from Madrid's Estacion Sur De Autobuses and take a little under 6 hours to arrive at Malaga's bus station. Approximately 9 buses travel from Madrid to Malaga every day, with the first bus departing Madrid at 7:00 a.m. Daibus is the main bus company that travels from Madrid to Malaga.

Fastest way to travel from Madrid to Malaga

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Technically, taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Madrid to Malaga; however, when traveling to and from Malaga and Madrid's airports is taken into consideration taking a high-speed Renfe AVE train is actually the fastest way to travel. Both Iberia and Air Europa offer direct flights from Madrid to Malaga. Trains traveling from Madrid to Malaga depart from Madrid's Puerta De Atocha train station and arrive at Malaga's María Zambrano train station after as little as 2:20 h of traveling.

Most popular way to travel from Madrid to Malaga

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Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Madrid to Malaga. The train journey from Madrid to Malaga is only €3 more expensive than flying on average while also being faster when travel time to and from Malaga and Madrid's airports is taken into consideration. Alternatively, taking a high-speed AVE train is at least 3 and a half hours faster than traveling from Madrid to Malaga by bus. High-speed Renfe trains usually depart from Madrid's Puerta De Atocha train station and take as little as 2:20 h to arrive at Malaga's María Zambrano train station. Around 11 trains travel from Madrid to Malaga every day.

How to get from Madrid to Málaga

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Madrid to Málaga there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 50,90% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Madrid to Málaga. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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You can travel by flight for as low as $20 (€17). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

Iberia is Spain’s leading airline, headquartered in Adolfo Suárez-Madrid Barajas in Madrid, offering flights around Europe and across the world. It offers different fares for your next travel to Málaga from Madrid including: Basic Fare, Classic Fare, Flexible Fare and Business Club.

FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Málaga

FAQs: Travel 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.

You can get from Madrid to Málaga by train.

Going by flight is the quickest way from Madrid to Málaga with an average travel time of 1 h 15 min.

The distance from Madrid to Málaga is approximately 257 miles (415 km).

The average frequency per day from Madrid to Málaga is:

11 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Madrid to Málaga as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Madrid to Málaga:

Most travelers catch their train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Malaga María Zambrano.

Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with from Madrid to Málaga:

You can take a train from Madrid to Málaga with Renfe AVE. Cheap tickets can be found for $65 (€56) with Renfe AVE from Madrid to Málaga.

Yes, there is a direct service from Madrid to Málaga:

You'll find 11 direct trains a day to Málaga with Renfe AVE or Iryo.

Direct services to Málaga tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Málaga often also extend their vacation to go to Sevilla, Barcelona or Granada. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Málaga and these popular destinations at a great price.

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