Madrid to Málaga Trains

Madrid to Málaga trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Málaga takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Madrid 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.

3h 6m
Duration: 514 km
Distance: €80
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain Ave

3h 12m

€45–140

Madrid to Málaga train times

Trains run hourly between Madrid and Málaga. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Málaga at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

4:46 PM → 7:46 PM
3h • 1 change
5:21 PM → 8:14 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
6:25 PM → 9:50 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
7:36 PM → 10:45 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

7:23 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
8:19 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
9:23 AM → 12:33 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 12:39 PM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

7:20 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 12:33 PM
3h 13m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 12:39 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

7:20 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
9:21 AM → 12:33 PM
3h 12m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Madrid to Málaga? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Málaga, Spain?

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.

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