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Madrid to Benalmádena trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Benalmádena takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. 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.

3h 55m
Duration
536 km
Distance
€78
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain train Ave
3h 35m
€43–133

Madrid to Benalmádena train times

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 9:20 PM which arrives into Benalmádena at 5:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Malaga Maria Zambrano and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe Cercanias4h • 1 change

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    Renfe AVERenfe Cercanias3h 45m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    iryoRenfe Cercanias8h 59m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    iryoRenfe Cercanias3h 48m • 1 change

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    Renfe AVERenfe Cercanias3h 34m • 1 change

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    OuigoRenfe Cercanias3h 29m • 1 change

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    Renfe AVERenfe Cercanias3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    iryoRenfe Cercanias3h 48m • 1 change

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    Renfe AVERenfe Cercanias3h 34m • 1 change

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    OuigoRenfe Cercanias3h 29m • 1 change

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe Cercanias3h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    iryoRenfe Cercanias3h 48m • 1 change

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    Renfe AVERenfe Cercanias3h 34m • 1 change

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    OuigoRenfe Cercanias3h 29m • 1 change

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe Cercanias3h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    iryoRenfe Cercanias3h 48m • 1 change

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    Renfe AVERenfe Cercanias3h 34m • 1 change

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    OuigoRenfe Cercanias3h 29m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Madrid to Benalmádena? 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.

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  • Distance: 535.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambrano hourly. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Three other operators also service this route.

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