City connection

Madrid to Málaga by train

MADRID-PUERTA DE ATOCHA → Málaga María Zambrano

Fastest

2 h 59 min

Typical

3 h 3 min

Direct trains

Yes

Fewest changes

0

Operators

RENFE OPERADORA, OUIGO Espana

Times sampled from live European timetable data (Transitous) for a typical weekday (2026-07-14). Schedules vary by day — always check the operator when booking.

How long does the train from Madrid to Málaga take?

The fastest connection takes about 2 h 59 min; a typical journey takes around 3 h 3 min.

Is there a direct train from Madrid to Málaga?

Yes — direct trains run on this route (MADRID-PUERTA DE ATOCHA → Málaga María Zambrano).

Which operators run trains from Madrid to Málaga?

RENFE OPERADORA, OUIGO Espana.

Legendary routes through Madrid or Málaga

• AVE Madrid → Barcelona
• AVE Madrid → Seville
• AVE Madrid → Valencia
• AVE Madrid → Málaga

More trains from Madrid

• Madrid → Barcelona fastest 3 h 9 min
• Madrid → Lisbon fastest 7 h 33 min
• Madrid → Seville fastest 2 h 39 min
• Madrid → Valencia fastest 2 h 1 min