How to get from Madrid to Málaga by train, bus or flight.
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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257 miles (415 km) | |
Train | |
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.
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.
Trains from Madrid to Malaga | Buses from Madrid to Malaga | Flights from Madrid to Malaga
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€17 |
5:50 h |
1 Day Ahead |
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€54 |
2:20 h |
2 Months Ahead |
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€51 |
1:05 h |
1 Month Ahead |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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:
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Yes, there is a direct service from Madrid to Málaga:
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.
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