The average train between Madrid Chamartín and Málaga takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Madrid Chamartín to Málaga. 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 Chamartín and Málaga. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid Chamartín is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Málaga at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Madrid Chamartín to Málaga. However, there are services departing from Madrid Chamartín station and arriving at Málaga station via Malaga Maria Zambrano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Madrid Chamartín to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid Chamartín to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Book your Madrid Chamartín to Málaga train tickets online with Renfe Cercanias, Renfe AVE and 3 other operators.
The distance between Madrid Chamartín and Málaga is 422.1 km. The road distance is 521 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.