The average train between Madrid (Station) and Málaga takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Madrid (Station) 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 (Station) and Málaga. The earliest departure is at 7:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid (Station) is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Málaga at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Intercambiador Av América Metro and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Madrid (Station) to Málaga. However, there are services departing from Madrid (Station) station and arriving at Málaga station via Malaga Maria Zambrano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Madrid (Station) to Málaga train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid (Station) to Málaga train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, arrive at Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
The distance between Madrid (Station) and Málaga is 418.8 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.