The average train between Santiago de Compostela and Málaga takes 7h 42m and the fastest train takes 6h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Santiago de Compostela 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 4 hours between Santiago de Compostela and Málaga. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santiago de Compostela is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Málaga at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 7h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Santiago de Compostela to Málaga. However, there are services departing from Santiago de Compostela station and arriving at Málaga station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
Santiago de Compostela to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Santiago De Compostela station.
Santiago de Compostela to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Book your Santiago de Compostela to Málaga train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Cercanias and 3 other operators.
The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Málaga is 770.1 km. The road distance is 1,070 km.
You can take a train from Santiago De Compostela to Malaga Maria Zambrano via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 6h 24m.