The average train between Madrid City Center and Málaga takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Madrid City Center 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 City Center and Málaga. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid City Center is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Málaga at 11:44 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid City Center station and arriving at Málaga station. Services depart hourly, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.
Madrid City Center to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid City Center to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Book your Madrid City Center to Málaga train tickets online with Renfe AVE, iryo and 2 other operators.
The distance between Madrid City Center and Málaga is 415.9 km. The road distance is 513 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.