3h 24m, Direct
05:37
MálagaMalaga-Maria Zambrano
09:01
MadridMadrid Atocha
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First train
05:37
Last train
20:50
Travel duration
3h 8m
Daily departures
11
Departure station
Málaga
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Madrid
Ticket price
from $10
Fastest trip
2h 54m
Longest trip
3h 24m
Trains to Málaga
Inbound long-distance trains arrive in Málaga mainly at Málaga María Zambrano. High-speed services from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha Almudena Grandes reach Málaga in around 2h40m to 3h. Trains from Córdoba arrive in about 1h, while services from Antequera-Santa Ana take around 25m. Avant and regional services from Seville reach Málaga in roughly 2h, often via Córdoba or Antequera. Trains from Granada arrive in around 1h20m to 1h30m depending on the service pattern. Direct high-speed services from Barcelona Sants reach Málaga in about 5h50m to 6h. Cercanías trains from Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport arrive at Málaga María Zambrano in around 8m.
Visiting Málaga
Málaga is the principal rail hub of the Costa del Sol and the southern end of a major high-speed corridor from Madrid through Córdoba and Antequera. The city has two central passenger stations plus the airport rail stop, with Málaga María Zambrano acting as the main train station for long-distance services. Renfe, Iryo, Ouigo España, and local Cercanías services all operate in the Málaga rail area.
Train tickets from Málaga cover several service categories. High-speed AVE, Avlo, Iryo, and Ouigo España trains use Málaga María Zambrano for long-distance travel across Spain. Media Distancia and Avant services support regional links within Andalusia, while Cercanías Málaga trains connect the city center with Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport and coastal towns on the C-1 line.
Rail routes from Málaga run north toward Córdoba, Madrid, Zaragoza, and Barcelona, west across Andalusia toward Seville, and east or inland through regional connections toward Granada and Antequera. Coastal rail services link Málaga with Torremolinos, Benalmádena, and Fuengirola. Book trains from and to Málaga online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Málaga
From Málaga María Zambrano, high-speed trains run north through Antequera and Córdoba toward Madrid, with some services continuing across the wider Spanish high-speed network. Renfe AVE and Avlo, Iryo, and Ouigo España cover the principal long-distance corridor, while Renfe Avant supports shorter high-speed trips within Andalusia.
Regional rail from Málaga links the city with Andalusian destinations such as Seville, Granada, Córdoba, and Antequera through a mix of Avant and Media Distancia services. Cercanías Málaga trains operate the local coastal rail corridor, connecting Málaga Centro-Alameda, Málaga María Zambrano, Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport, and towns along the western Costa del Sol including Torremolinos, Benalmádena, and Fuengirola.
Málaga
Malaga is the main city on Spain's Costa del Sol, with the Alcazaba, Picasso Museum, port area, and beaches close to the center. Malaga Maria Zambrano station is west of the old town, linked to local Cercanias trains, the metro, taxis, and the adjacent bus station.
3h 8m
Madrid
Madrid is Spain's capital and largest rail hub, with the Prado Museum, Retiro Park, Gran Via, and the Royal Palace in the central area. Most Malaga high-speed trains arrive at Madrid Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, with Cercanias, metro, taxi, and onward high-speed connections available from the station complex.
Train Operators Serving Málaga
Renfe operates AVE, Avlo, Avant, Media Distancia, and Cercanías Málaga services from Málaga María Zambrano, Málaga Centro-Alameda, and Málaga Airport station. Iryo operates high-speed services from Málaga María Zambrano on selected long-distance corridors. Ouigo España operates low-cost high-speed services from Málaga María Zambrano. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for these operators with the 6 to 12 month advance booking window for Málaga services.
Destinations from Málaga
Service types from Málaga rail stations
Daytime high-speed services: Renfe AVE and Avlo, Iryo, and Ouigo España from Málaga María Zambrano toward Madrid, Córdoba, Zaragoza, and Barcelona. Regional high-speed services: Renfe Avant links Málaga with Andalusian cities including Córdoba, Seville, Granada, and Antequera. Regional services: Renfe Media Distancia supports selected intercity links within Andalusia. Airport and coastal rail: Cercanías Málaga C-1 connects Málaga Centro-Alameda and Málaga María Zambrano with Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport, Torremolinos, Benalmádena, and Fuengirola.
Travel from Malaga to Madrid by high-speed train for the Prado Museum, Retiro Park, Gran Via, and the Royal Palace.
Frequency
11 times per day
Popular Trains
Málaga
Spain
3h 8m
Madrid
Spain
Travel from Malaga to Sevilla by Avant train and visit the Alcazar, Seville Cathedral, and the Santa Cruz district.
Frequency
5 times per day
Popular Trains
Málaga
Spain
2h 46m
Sevilla
Spain
Travel from Malaga to Barcelona by AVE and visit La Sagrada Familia, the Gothic Quarter, and Montjuic.
Frequency
1 times per day
Popular Trains
Málaga
Spain
6h 48m
Barcelona
Spain
Travel from Malaga to Granada by Avant train for the Alhambra, Albaicin, and Sacromonte.
Frequency
3 times per day
Málaga
Spain
1h 24m
Granada
Spain
Travel from Malaga to Cordoba by AVE, Avant, or Iryo for the Mezquita-Catedral, Roman Bridge, and Juderia.
Frequency
10 times per day
Popular Trains
Málaga
Spain
1h 8m
Cordoba
Spain
Travel from Malaga to Tarragona by AVE for the Roman amphitheatre, Part Alta, and beaches near the Costa Daurada.
Frequency
2 times per day
Popular Trains
Málaga
Spain
5h 48m
Tarragona
Spain
Travel from Malaga to Antequera by AVE or Avant for the Alcazaba, Dolmens Site, and El Torcal limestone park.
Frequency
6 times per day
Popular Trains
Málaga
Spain
22m
Antequera
Spain
Travel from Malaga to Zaragoza by AVE and visit the Basilica del Pilar, Aljaferia Palace, and the Ebro riverfront.
Frequency
3 times per day
Popular Trains
Málaga
Spain
4h 28m
Zaragoza
Spain
Málaga Major Train Stations
Málaga has several rail stations with separate roles. Málaga María Zambrano is the main long-distance station, used by Renfe AVE, Avlo, Avant, Media Distancia, Iryo, and Ouigo España services on northbound and Andalusian routes. Málaga Centro-Alameda is a central stop for Cercanías Málaga services and regional urban access. Málaga Airport station serves Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport on the Cercanías C-1 line, linking the airport with the city rail network and the western Costa del Sol. Travelers can transfer between Málaga María Zambrano and Málaga Centro-Alameda by Cercanías trains. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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