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Madrid to Málaga Train Schedule
Trip Summary
You can pick from 4 daily train trips between Madrid and Málaga. The average train journey from Madrid to Málaga takes 2 hours and 48 minutes, but some Iryo train trips are as short as 2 hours and 44 minutes.
| Distance | 258 mi (416 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 44m |
| Lowest price | CA$29.77 |
| Trains per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | Iryo |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Madrid to Málaga?
Iryo is the one and only train line which connects Madrid to Málaga. However, there are 4 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iryo | 4 | 2h 48m | CA$69.11 |
Iryo train tickets from Madrid to Málaga start from CA$30, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 Iryo schedules to Málaga. Iryo in Madrid leaves from Madrid Atocha Train Station . And in Málaga trains arrive at Málaga María Zambrano Train Station .
From Madrid to Málaga train travel on Iryo takes 2 hours and 48 minutes. If you are looking to get to Málaga faster, Iryo offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 44 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Iryo offers 5 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Málaga.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Madrid to Málaga
Trains departing from Madrid to Málaga tend to have the most passengers on Friday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Friday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Madrid at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 4 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Madrid to Málaga.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Málaga to Madrid.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Madrid?
Main departure station: Madrid Atocha Train Station
There is one train station in Madrid.
All train stations in Madrid:
Madrid Atocha Train Station
Where is the train station in Málaga?
Main arrival station: Málaga María Zambrano Train Station
Málaga has one train station.
All train stations in Málaga:
Málaga María Zambrano Train Station
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