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Malaga-Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha Train Prices and Times

Considering a journey from Malaga-Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha? Trip.com offers Renfe tickets beginning at £17.19, with the average cost for this route around £48.39. We advise exploring split ticketing methods to get the best possible fares.
  • Wed, Sep 3
    From £23.43
  • Thu, Sep 4
    From £22.62
  • Fri, Sep 5
    From £35.28
  • Sat, Sep 6
    From £31.25
  • Sun, Sep 7
    From £40.71
  • Mon, Sep 8
    From £24.87
  • Tue, Sep 9
    From £17.19
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05:48
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
09:03
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
3h 15m, Directrenfe
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06:27
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
09:22
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
2h 55m, DirectOUIGO
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06:48
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
09:44
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
2h 56m, Directrenfe
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07:25
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
10:20
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
2h 55m, DirectOUIGO
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07:41
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
10:32
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
2h 51m, Directrenfe
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07:55
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
10:39
Paris
2h 44m, Directrenfe
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Malaga-Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha Train Route Details

Train tickets from Malaga-Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha generally start at £17.19. The journey typically takes around 2h 44m and covers a distance of approximately 416 km. OUIGO, renfe, iryo usually operates 29 daily trains on this route. For detailed planning, please consult our train route table.

First train
First train
05:48
Last train
Last train
21:20
Departure station
Departure station
Journey time
Journey time
2h 44m
Distance
Distance
416 km
Price
Price
From £17.19
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Train Operators

Spanish train offers

With Renfe, AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías train passengers can take advantage of special discounted fares on specific routes. These deals are available in limited quantities and depend on route selections, travel times, and applicable terms.

Spanish train offers

Advance booking

Booking early can offer you discounts of up to 70%. Popular routes are available for booking up to nine months in advance, and for other routes, the earlier you book, the more you save. Trip.com has already highlighted the best prices, making your travel planning straightforward.

Renfe Disabled People Fare

For disabled passengers, Renfe offers up to 40% off. By spending €6 on a Tarjeta Dorada, you can travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for a year. The discount on Avant trains is higher on weekends. Refunds or changes to tickets depend on the ticket type and may incur a fee.

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

In Spain, Renfe provides significant fare discounts for large families: 20% for general category families and 50% for special category families. These discounts are applicable on AVE and Larga Distancia trains but do not extend to AVE International, Avant, or Cercanías routes. Single-parent families in Catalonia may also receive discounts on Rodalies services with the appropriate Generalitat certification.

Renfe Children Fare

For children aged 4 to 13, Renfe provides a 40% discount on ticket prices. These children can choose seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and can make changes or request refunds according to the ticket type, which might incur a fee. Children under four travel for free but are not permitted a reserved seat. On Cercanías trains, children under six can travel for free without a reserved seat.

Renfe Over-60s Fare

Renfe's Tarjeta Dorada offers up to 40% discounts for those aged over 60. The card costs €6 for one year, €12 for two years, and €15 for three years. You can get a 25% discount on AVE and AVE international trains. For Avant trains, discounts vary: 25% during weekdays and 40% on weekends. All services provided with discounted tickets are the same as those with full-price tickets, and the same rules apply for changes and refunds.

Onboard Renfe trains from Malaga-Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha

Renfe's AVE trains offer four service types based on fare options, ensuring convenience for all passengers during their journey. Seating options include Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar tickets, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium tickets.

Each AVE train comes with high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and baggage allowance of up to three bags. Standard seats are ideal for regular travelers or budget-conscious passengers, providing a quiet coach for rest, reading, or work. Onboard dining includes a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats are designed for those who seek higher comfort, featuring wider seats and more legroom. Prémium ticket holders can also enjoy the Premium Menu at their seat and access to snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Malaga-Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha Renfe ticket types

When traveling from Malaga-Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, 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.

Malaga-Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha 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

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    Book in Advance

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  • Buy a Return ticket

    Buy a Return ticket

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  • Consider Básico or Inicial ticket types

    Consider Básico or Inicial ticket types

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