The average train between Palencia and Málaga takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Palencia 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 every 3 hours between Palencia and Málaga. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palencia is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Málaga at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Palencia to Málaga. However, there are services departing from Palencia station and arriving at Málaga station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
Palencia to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Palencia station.
Palencia to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Book your Palencia to Málaga train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe Cercanias and 3 other operators.
The distance between Palencia and Málaga is 588.2 km. The road distance is 748 km.
You can take a train from Palencia to Malaga Maria Zambrano via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 4h 49m.