The average train between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Benalmádena takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Benalmádena. 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 Madrid Airport (MAD) and Benalmádena. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid Airport (MAD) is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Benalmádena at 5:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuevos Ministerios and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Benalmádena. However, there are services departing from Madrid Airport (MAD) station and arriving at Benalmádena station via Malaga Maria Zambrano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Benalmádena train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Benalmádena train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, arrive at Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Book your Madrid Airport (MAD) to Benalmádena train tickets online with Metro de Madrid, Renfe Cercanias and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Benalmádena is 441.4 km. The road distance is 557 km.
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambrano hourly. Tickets cost €75–140 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Three other operators also service this route.