- 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 9:20 PM which arrives into Málaga at 12:10 AM. 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-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station and arriving at Malaga Maria Zambrano station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.
Madrid to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
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The distance between Madrid and Málaga is 415.7 km. The road distance is 500 km.
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.
