What are the departure and arrival points in Málaga and in Madrid?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Málaga to Madrid: Trains mostly leave from Malaga María Zambrano and tend to arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.

What companies run services between Málaga and Madrid?

The following travel company offer services from Málaga to Madrid: Iryo can get you to Madrid by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Iryo from Málaga to Madrid for $45 (€40) on Omio.

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How to get from Málaga to Madrid by train, bus or flight.

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

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Travel Information from Málaga to Madrid

	Distance	257 miles (415 km)
	Available travel modes	Train
	Fastest mode	Train • $45 (€40) • 2 h 55 min
	Popular travel companies	Iryo

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

How to Travel from Malaga to Madrid

Anyone traveling in Spain from Malaga to Madrid can choose between trains, buses and flights. Trains and flights require about the same amount of time when traveling from Malaga to Madrid. Alternatively, buses are the cheapest transportation option, although the route requires 6 hours of travel time.

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Malaga to Madrid Travel Comparison

Average Price	Travel Time	Cheapest Time to Book
€17	6:00 h	1 Day Ahead
€63	2:35 h	2 Months Ahead
€61	1:00 h	1 Month Ahead

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

Cheapest way to travel from Malaga to Madrid

Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Malaga to Madrid. Buses traveling from Malaga to Madrid depart from Malaga's bus station and take approximately 6 hours to arrive at Madrid's Estacion Sur De Autobuses. Approximately 8 buses travel from Malaga to Madrid every day, with the first bus departing Malaga at 7:35 a.m. Daibus is the main bus company that travels from Malaga to Madrid.

Fastest way to travel from Malaga to Madrid

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Technically, taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Malaga to Madrid; 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 Malaga to Madrid. Trains traveling from Malaga to Madrid depart from Malaga's María Zambrano train station and arrive at Madrid's Puerta De Atocha train station after as little as 2:35 h of traveling.

Most popular way to travel from Malaga to Madrid

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Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Malaga to Madrid. The train journey from Malaga to Madrid is only €2 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 Malaga to Madrid by bus. High-speed Renfe trains usually depart from Malaga's María Zambrano train station and take as little as 2:35 h to arrive at Madrid's Puerta De Atocha train station. Around 11 trains travel from Malaga to Madrid every day.

How to get from Málaga to Madrid

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Málaga to Madrid, 56,33% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Málaga to Madrid and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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Enjoy a quick and easy journey on a travel to Madrid from Málaga with AVE, the high-speed travel from Renfe, the main Spanish railroad company and official travel partner of Omio. Search all AVE travel schedules and tickets on Omio to find the best deals for a travel between Málaga and Madrid covering the 257 miles (415 km) distance. Look out for ticket options like Promo, Promo +, and Flexible to find the most convenient Málaga to Madrid travel ride for you. Renfe AVE even offers discount cards for regular customers, such as the Renfe Gold Card and the + Renfe Youth 50 Card, which can be used when buying AVE tickets on Omio.

Renfe covers around 9, 300 miles (15, 000 km) between national and international routes, among which are its AVE routes that connect the main cities of Spain. AVE travel are well-known among travelers for providing ultimate comfort, flexibility and convenience. Their travel are the most popular of Renfe’s fleet due to their high speeds reaching up to 192 mph (310 kmh) on select routes. They are also popular with travelers due to their premium services onboard, such as a restaurant, bathrooms, WiFi access, and entertainment.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Vueling is one of Spain’s leading low-cost airlines where you can choose between Basic, Optima or Time Flex tickets for your next travel from Málaga to Madrid.

FAQs: Travel from Málaga to Madrid

FAQs: Travel to Madrid 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 Málaga to Madrid.

You can get from Málaga to Madrid by train.

The fastest way to travel between Málaga and Madrid is by train, which requires on average 2 h 55 min of travel time.

You should expect to travel around 257 miles (415 km) between Málaga and Madrid.

The average frequency per day from Málaga to Madrid is:

10 trains per day.

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

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

Trains mostly leave from Malaga María Zambrano and tend to arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.

The following travel company offer services from Málaga to Madrid:

Iryo can get you to Madrid by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Iryo from Málaga to Madrid for $45 (€40) on Omio.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Málaga to Madrid:

Direct train available with Renfe AVE, Renfe AVLO or Iryo 10 direct trains per day.

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

Many of our customers who book a trip from Málaga to Madrid often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Barcelona, Valencia or Sevilla. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Málaga and Madrid itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Madrid and any of these top destinations today!

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