The average train between Málaga and Rotterdam takes 26h 17m and the fastest train takes 24h 35m. There is at least one train per day from Málaga to Rotterdam. 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 once daily between Málaga and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 9:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Málaga is at 5:03 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 9:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and take an average of 26h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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24h 35m • 4 changes
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27h 59m • 4 changes
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24h 35m • 4 changes
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27h 59m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Málaga to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Málaga station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 17m.
Málaga to Rotterdam train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Málaga to Rotterdam train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Málaga to Rotterdam train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Viajeros and 3 other operators.
The distance between Málaga and Rotterdam is 1,829.4 km. The road distance is 2,660 km.
You can take a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Rotterdam Centraal via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 17h 25m.