The average train between Madrid and Benalmádena takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Madrid 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 and Benalmádena. The earliest departure is at 7:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Benalmádena at 5:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Malaga Maria Zambrano and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Benalmádena. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Benalmádena station via Malaga Maria Zambrano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Madrid to Benalmádena train services, operated by iryo, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Benalmádena train services, operated by iryo, arrive at Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Book your Madrid to Benalmádena train tickets online with iryo, Renfe Cercanias and 3 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Benalmádena is 431.5 km. The road distance is 536 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.