- Distance: 512.6 km
- Duration: 2h 55m
The average train between Madrid and Málaga takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. 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.
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 8:55 PM which arrives into Málaga at 11:44 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid station and arriving at Málaga station. Services depart hourly, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.
Madrid to Málaga train services, operated by iryo, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Málaga train services, operated by iryo, arrive at Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Book your Madrid to Málaga train tickets online with iryo, Renfe AVE and 2 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Málaga is 415.7 km. The road distance is 513 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.
