The average train between Madrid and Benalmádena takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. The train service runs several times per day 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 4 times a day between Madrid and Benalmádena. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Benalmádena at 5:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Malaga Maria Zambrano and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h 4m • 1 change
3h 34m • 1 change
3h 29m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Benalmádena. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station and arriving at Malaga Maria Zambrano station via Malaga Maria Zambrano station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Madrid to Benalmádena train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Benalmádena train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
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The distance between Madrid and Benalmádena is 431.5 km. The road distance is 517 km.
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambrano hourly. Tickets cost €70–130 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Three other operators also service this route.