The average train between Málaga and Rotterdam takes 25h 59m and the fastest train takes 23h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Málaga to Rotterdam. 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 twice daily between Málaga and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 8:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Málaga is at 5:03 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 8:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and take an average of 25h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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26h 58m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Málaga to Rotterdam? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Málaga to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Málaga station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 59m.
Málaga to Rotterdam train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Málaga to Rotterdam train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Málaga to Rotterdam train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Viajeros and 5 other operators.
The distance between Málaga and Rotterdam is 1,829.4 km. The road distance is 2,641 km.
You can take a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Rotterdam Centraal via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 17h 4m.