The average train between Bilbao and Málaga takes 11h 52m and the fastest train takes 7h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Bilbao to Málaga. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Bilbao and Málaga. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 5:12 PM which arrives into Málaga at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 11h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Málaga. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at Málaga station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.
Bilbao to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
Bilbao to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Book your Bilbao to Málaga train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe Cercanias and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bilbao and Málaga is 738.5 km. The road distance is 1,011 km.
You can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Malaga Maria Zambrano via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 7h 58m.
