The average train between Málaga and Almería takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Málaga to Almería. 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 3 times a day between Málaga and Almería. The earliest departure is at 9:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Málaga is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Almería at 12:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Málaga to Almería. However, there are services departing from Málaga station and arriving at Almería station via Granada. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Málaga to Almería train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Málaga to Almería train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Almeria station.
Book your Málaga to Almería train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Málaga and Almería is 175.1 km. The road distance is 343 km.
You can take a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Almeria via Granada in around 5h 1m.