The average train between Málaga (Station) and Madrid (Station) takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is an hourly train service from Málaga (Station) to Madrid (Station). 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 hourly between Málaga (Station) and Madrid (Station). The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Málaga (Station) is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Madrid (Station) at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Malaga Maria Zambrano and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Málaga (Station) to Madrid (Station). However, there are services departing from Málaga (Station) station and arriving at Madrid (Station) station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Málaga (Station) to Madrid (Station) train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Málaga (Station) to Madrid (Station) train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The distance between Málaga (Station) and Madrid (Station) is 419.8 km. The road distance is 520 km.
iryo operates a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes hourly. Tickets cost €50–110 and the journey takes 2h 51m. Three other operators also service this route.