The average train between Málaga and Madrid takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Málaga to Madrid. 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 and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Málaga is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Madrid at 12:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Málaga to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Málaga station and arriving at Madrid station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Málaga to Madrid train services, operated by Ouigo, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Málaga to Madrid train services, operated by Ouigo, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your Málaga to Madrid train tickets online with Ouigo, Renfe Cercanias and 3 other operators.
The distance between Málaga and Madrid is 416.8 km. The road distance is 514 km.
Renfe AVE operates a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes hourly. Tickets cost €75–140 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Three other operators also service this route.