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Madrid to Malaga Train Prices and Times

Considering a journey from Madrid to Malaga? Trip.com offers Renfe tickets beginning at NZD 32.71, with the average cost for this route around NZD 86.17. We advise exploring split ticketing methods to get the best possible fares.
  • Thu, Sep 4
    From NZD 80.91
  • Fri, Sep 5
    From NZD 53.75
  • Sat, Sep 6
    From NZD 45.65
  • Sun, Sep 7
    From NZD 39.43
  • Mon, Sep 8
    From NZD 60.17
  • Tue, Sep 9
    From NZD 39.43
  • Wed, Sep 10
    From NZD 32.71
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18:00
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
21:43
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
3h 43m, No directrenfe
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18:05
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
21:43
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
3h 38m, No directrenfe
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18:35
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
21:48
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
3h 13m, Directrenfe
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19:30
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
22:20
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
2h 50m, Directrenfe
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19:35
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
22:26
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
2h 51m, Directrenfe
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19:50
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
22:43
Paris
2h 53m, DirectOUIGO
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Madrid to Malaga Train Route Details

For the route from Madrid to Malaga, train tickets usually start at NZD 32.71. The trip takes about 2h 42m on average, covering around 416 km. OUIGO_ESP, OUIGO, renfe typically runs 31 trains daily. To plan your journey ahead, please see our train route table.

First train
First train
06:11
Last train
Last train
21:25
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
2h 42m
Distance
Distance
416 km
Price
Price
From NZD 32.71
Train Operators
Train Operators
OUIGO_ESP, OUIGO, renfe

Spanish train offers

Renfe provides significant discounts on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains, delivering exclusive savings on certain routes. Availability is limited and influenced by the train's schedule, selected routes, and conditions of the offer.

Spanish train offers

Renfe Young Persons Fare

Renfe offers up to 30% off train fares for young people aged 14 to 25 with the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. The card is valid for a year and is non-transferable. With this scheme, you can enjoy a 30% discount on AVE and AVE International trains, or a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Renfe Over-60s Fare

Renfe offers up to 40% discounts for those aged over 60 with the Tarjeta Dorada. The card costs €6 for one year, €12 for two years, and €15 for three years. If you are travelling on AVE and AVE international trains, you can get a 25% discount. For Avant trains, discounts vary between weekdays and weekends: during weekdays, you can get a 25% discount, while on weekends, you can receive a 40% discount. Note that all services provided with discounted tickets are the same as those with full-price tickets. The same applies to whether changes and refunds are allowed.

Advance booking

Save up to 70% on Renfe AVE Básico tickets by booking 3 months ahead. Trip.com shows detailed fare lists. By planning your travel in advance, you can take advantage of these significant discounts and enjoy a more budget-friendly journey.

Renfe Children Fare

Renfe offers 40% off ticket fares for children under 14. Children are able to choose seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and to make changes or refunds based on the ticket type chosen, although this may incur a fee. Children under four years old travel for free but are not permitted a reserved seat and must sit on the lap of an adult passenger. Please note that, on Cercanías trains, the age limit for free travel without a seat is under six years old.

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

Renfe provides discounts for large families in Spain, offering 20% for general category families and 50% for special category families on most train services, including AVE (high-speed) and Larga Distancia (long-distance) trains. However, these discounts do not apply to AVE International, Avant, or Cercanías trains. For single-parent families, discounts are valid only on Rodalies trains in Catalonia when using the relevant certificate issued by the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Onboard Renfe trains from Madrid to Malaga

Renfe trains, particularly the AVE models, provide four service categories based on fare options. The seating arrangements include Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar fares, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium fares.

AVE trains are equipped with high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and allow up to three bags per passenger. Standard seats are ideal for regular travelers or those on a budget, offering a quiet environment for resting, reading, or working in a silent coach. Dining options onboard feature a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats cater to those seeking enhanced comfort, with wider seats and more legroom. Prémium ticket holders also benefit from the Premium Menu at their seat and access to snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Madrid to Malaga Renfe ticket types

When traveling from Madrid to Malaga, you can choose one of four fare types, listed from the lowest to the highest price: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Different fares come with different refund and change options.

Madrid to Malaga Renfe ticket types

Básico

On AVE trains, the lowest-priced fare is Básico, which cannot be refunded or changed.

Elige Estándar

The Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains is a bit pricier than the Básico fare. This ticket option provides the flexibility for refunds (70% of original ticket price) and changes (one free of charge), as well as numerous additional paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort costs a bit more than Elige Estándar. The notable difference is the wider seats and offer more leg room as they are XL Confort seats.

Prémium

The most expensive fare, Prémium, comes with unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

How to buy cheap Spanish train tickets

  • Book in Advance

    Book in Advance

    Booking 60-90 days in advance can get you cheaper Renfe train tickets, available for you to plan your itinerary.

  • Buy a Return ticket

    Buy a Return ticket

    A Return ticket includes both the outward and returning journeys, cheaper than buying two separate single tickets.

  • Consider Básico or Inicial ticket types

    Consider Básico or Inicial ticket types

    Renfe's Básico, iryo's Inicial or Ouigo trains, can give you the cheapest price accordingly.
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