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Madrid to Málaga by train
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Cheapest Price £8.21
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30 days in advance £39.55
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First train07:00
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Last train21:39
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey2hr 20m
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Distance417 kilometres
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Trains per day45
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Avg. journey time2hr 49m
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Train operators
Madrid to Málaga train travel explained
Want to know how to get from Madrid to Málaga by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Madrid to Málaga take around 2 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 417 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Madrid is scheduled to depart at around 07:00. The last departure is usually at around 21:39 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Madrid at around 07:19, with the last train leaving at around 21:25. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 45 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 14 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £8.21.
We think any time is a great time to visit Málaga, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Málaga.
Is there a direct train from Madrid to Málaga?
Yes, there is a direct train from Madrid to Málaga.
How long does it take to travel from Madrid to Málaga?
The Madrid to Málaga train travel takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Madrid to Málaga train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Málaga leaving Madrid at around 07:00 and the last train leaving at around 21:39 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Madrid at around 07:19, with the final departure at 21:25.
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AVE or Avant
Travelling by train from Madrid to Málaga is remarkably simple - and much faster since the opening of the Córdoba to Málaga high-speed line in 2007. All services on this route are premium AVE trains.
Running south from Madrid, the route then cuts through the Toledo Hills and, a little later, sweeps through the rugged Sierra Morena to reach Córdoba. From there it is just another hour through the hills of Andalucía to the coast at Málaga.
Madrid to Málaga-María Zambrano
Direct high-speed trains run from Madrid Atocha to Malága María Zambrano station. A couple of services run non-stop between the two cities, but the great majority stop at Córdoba. Some trains make up to five further stops along the way. The route is mainly served by modern AVE trains. Trains making additional stops may take up to 1 hr longer. From María Zambrano station it is an easy transfer onto suburban trains (called Cercanías) which run east to Centro-Alameda, north to Álora and along the coast to the airport and Fuengirola.