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Next departures from Madrid to Málaga on 11 October
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	20:55	Atocha	2h 49m	23:44	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	Cheapest
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	17:30	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 44m	20:14	Estación María Zambrano	Fastest
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:30	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 54m	11:24	Estación María Zambrano	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:36	Atocha	2h 49m	10:25	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:30	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 54m	11:24	Estación María Zambrano	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:36	Atocha	2h 49m	10:25	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:35	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 49m	14:24	Estación María Zambrano	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:36	Atocha	2h 49m	10:25	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Málaga on 12 October
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:36	Atocha	2h 49m	10:25	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	Cheapest
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	17:30	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 44m	20:14	Estación María Zambrano	Fastest
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:30	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 54m	11:24	Estación María Zambrano	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:36	Atocha	2h 49m	10:25	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:30	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 54m	11:24	Estación María Zambrano	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:36	Atocha	2h 49m	10:25	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:35	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 58m	12:33	Estación María Zambrano	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:36	Atocha	2h 49m	10:25	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Málaga on 13 October
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	20:35	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	3h 4m	23:39	Estación María Zambrano	Cheapest
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	15:35	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 47m	18:22	Estación María Zambrano	Fastest
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:30	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 54m	11:24	Estación María Zambrano	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:36	Atocha	2h 49m	10:25	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:30	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 54m	11:24	Estación María Zambrano	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:36	Atocha	2h 49m	10:25	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:30	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 54m	11:24	Estación María Zambrano	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:36	Atocha	2h 49m	10:25	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Málaga on 14 October
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	20:55	Atocha	2h 49m	23:44	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	Cheapest
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	17:30	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 44m	20:14	Estación María Zambrano	Fastest
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:30	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 54m	11:24	Estación María Zambrano	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:36	Atocha	2h 49m	10:25	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:30	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 54m	11:24	Estación María Zambrano	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:36	Atocha	2h 49m	10:25	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:35	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 58m	12:33	Estación María Zambrano	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:36	Atocha	2h 49m	10:25	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Málaga on 15 October
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:35	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 58m	12:33	Estación María Zambrano	Cheapest
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	17:30	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 44m	20:14	Estación María Zambrano	Fastest
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:35	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 58m	12:33	Estación María Zambrano	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:36	Atocha	2h 49m	10:25	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:35	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 58m	12:33	Estación María Zambrano	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:36	Atocha	2h 49m	10:25	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:35	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 49m	14:24	Estación María Zambrano	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:36	Atocha	2h 49m	10:25	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Málaga on 16 October
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	21:20	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 50m	00:10	Estación María Zambrano	Cheapest
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	17:30	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 44m	20:14	Estación María Zambrano	Fastest
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:30	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 54m	11:24	Estación María Zambrano	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:36	Atocha	2h 49m	10:25	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:30	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 54m	11:24	Estación María Zambrano	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:36	Atocha	2h 49m	10:25	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:35	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 58m	12:33	Estación María Zambrano	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:36	Atocha	2h 49m	10:25	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Málaga on 17 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	16:55	Atocha	2h 51m	19:46	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	15:35	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 47m	18:22	Estación María Zambrano	Fastest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:30	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 54m	11:24	Estación María Zambrano	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:36	Atocha	2h 49m	10:25	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags
iryo + ALSA		13:05	Atocha	7h 25m	20:30	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:30	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 54m	11:24	Estación María Zambrano	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:36	Atocha	2h 49m	10:25	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:35	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 58m	12:33	Estación María Zambrano	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Málaga on 18 October
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:30	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 54m	11:24	Estación María Zambrano	Cheapest
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	17:30	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 44m	20:14	Estación María Zambrano	Fastest
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:30	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 54m	11:24	Estación María Zambrano	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:36	Atocha	2h 49m	10:25	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:30	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 54m	11:24	Estación María Zambrano	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:36	Atocha	2h 49m	10:25	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:35	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 49m	14:24	Estación María Zambrano	No tags
Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:36	Atocha	2h 49m	10:25	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Madrid to Málaga

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Málaga. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just THB 677, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14train per day

2h 50mAverage duration

416 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceTHB 982 - THB 3,808	Average duration8h 45m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceTHB 677 - THB 10,031	Average duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Madrid and Málaga?

Madrid

A
Madrid Puerta De Atocha
Madrid Atocha railway station, Plaza del Emperador Carlos V, 28045 Madrid, Spain
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B
Madrid-Chamartin
C. de la Hiedra, 5, 28036 Madrid, Spain
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C
Madrid-Príncipe Pio
Príncipe Pío, 28008 Madrid, Spain
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D
Madrid-Barajas Airport
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E
Nuevos Ministerios
Estación de Nuevos Ministerios, 28046 Madrid, Spain

Málaga

A
Estación María Zambrano
EXPLANADA DE LA ESTACION S/N, s/n, 29002 Málaga, Spain
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B
Estación de Malaga (Centro)
Paseo de los Tilos, 21, 29006 Málaga, Málaga, Spain
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C
Malaga
Av. de la Aurora, 9, 29002 Málaga, Spain

Train Companies

Renfe

4.1/51,078 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.0

Customers generally had a good experience with the service, although some mentioned discomfort due to uncomfortable seats in first class. The lack of reclining chairs for around three hours was challenging. Additionally, considering the price paid, customers expected a higher level of luxury."

RENFE AVE Madrid Málaga recent customer reviews

I have used Renfe before in my travels to Europe and was very pleased do I chose it again on current trip!

Carol A.

19 January 2024

In general was very good but I found the seats uncomfortable for first class. No recline chair for around three hours makes it difficult. Also for the amount that was paid the bus was so normal

Nazan N.

20 June 2022

Train was fast and smooth.

Eric W.

15 January 2026

Iryo

4.5/5442 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.9

Wi‑Fi4.0

Customers had a pleasant and enjoyable journey, with positive comments about the expresso coffee. A suggestion was made for biscuits to accompany the coffee.

iryo Madrid Málaga recent customer reviews

Excellent value for money, train was on time, modern, clean, quiet, smooth and comfortable seats plus WiFi and good air conditioning.

Felicity D.

7 September 2025

The journey was very pleasant and enjoyable.

Patrick L.

22 October 2023

Enjoyed the expresso coffee. Maybe a few biscuits to go with it?

Katherine J.

21 October 2023

ES train companies: Renfe, FlixTrain, Iryo, El Expreso de Canfranc

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Madrid to Málaga by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Madrid to Málaga?
The cheapest train tickets from Madrid to Málaga start from THB 677. The average price for this train route is around THB 1,370. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Madrid to Málaga?
The average train journey time from Madrid to Málaga is 2h 50m, covering a distance of 416 km. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 39m and is operated by Renfe.
Which train operators serve the Madrid to Málaga route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 14 trains available per day, including services from Renfe, Iryo.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Madrid to Málaga?
The earliest train from Madrid to Málaga departs at 06:50. And the latest train departs at 21:20.
Which is the best train operator from Madrid to Málaga?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Iryo, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 442 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Madrid to Málaga?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Iryo has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Madrid to Málaga?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Iryo, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Madrid to Málaga?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Iryo, with a cleanliness rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/10

THB 4,017

10/10

THB 2,560

Today

THB 774

12/10

THB 1,474

13/10

THB 730

14/10

THB 723

15/10

THB 730

16/10

THB 1,101

The cheapest trip from Madrid to Málaga was searched and found on 14 Oct 2026 with a price of THB 723

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Madrid to Málaga as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from THB 723 to THB 6,603 for a train ticket from Madrid to Málaga based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at THB 723, which is on 2026-10-14.

Usually Renfe will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.