Trains tickets from Madrid to Málaga

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TodayApr 24
from $42
TomorrowApr 25
from $59
SatApr 26
from $45
SunApr 27
from $39
MonApr 28
from $34
TueApr 29
from $26
WedApr 30
from $63
ThuMay 1
from $63

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Madrid
    Departure location: Atocha
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Málaga
    Destination location: Málaga María Zambrano Train Station
    Operated by: iryoiryo
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Madrid
    Departure location: Madrid Puerta De Atocha
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Málaga
    Destination location: Estación María Zambrano
    Operated by: RENFE AVERENFE AVE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Madrid
    Departure location: Madrid Puerta De Atocha
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Málaga
    Destination location: Estación María Zambrano
    Operated by: RENFE AVERENFE AVE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Madrid
    Departure location: Atocha
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Málaga
    Destination location: Málaga María Zambrano Train Station
    Operated by: iryoiryo
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Madrid
    Departure location: Madrid Puerta De Atocha
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Málaga
    Destination location: Estación María Zambrano
    Operated by: RENFE AVERENFE AVE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Madrid to Málaga: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$54
Average train trip duration2h 48m
Number of daily trains16
Earliest train departure6:50am
Distance258 miles (416 km)
Latest train departure9:37pm

Madrid to Málaga Train

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

Best price found
04/22
$21
04/23
$32
Today
$42
04/25
$59
04/26
$45
04/27
$39
04/28
$34
04/29
$26
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Madrid to Málaga was searched and found on Apr 22, 2025 with a price of $21

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 $21 to $190 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 $26 which is on 2025-04-29.

Usually RENFE_AVE 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.

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Train Travel Tips

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Málaga you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Madrid and Málaga, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Madrid to Málaga while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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