City connection
Málaga to Madrid by train
Málaga María Zambrano → MADRID-PUERTA DE ATOCHA
- Fastest
- 2 h 58 min
- Typical
- 3 h 19 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 Málaga to Madrid take?
The fastest connection takes about 2 h 58 min; a typical journey takes around 3 h 19 min.
Is there a direct train from Málaga to Madrid?
Yes — direct trains run on this route (Málaga María Zambrano → MADRID-PUERTA DE ATOCHA).
Which operators run trains from Málaga to Madrid?
RENFE OPERADORA, OUIGO Espana.