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Ciudad Real to Malaga Train Prices and Times

Planning a journey from Ciudad Real to Malaga? Trip.com offers Renfe tickets for as low as KWD 8.970, with average prices for this route around KWD 18.650. We suggest exploring methods like split tickets to ensure you get the most affordable fares.
  • Thu, Jun 26
    From KWD 8.970
  • Fri, Jun 27
    From KWD 14.720
  • Sat, Jun 28
    From KWD 14.720
  • Sun, Jun 29
    From KWD 14.720
  • Mon, Jun 30
    From KWD 14.720
  • Tue, Jul 1
    From KWD 14.720
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13:04
Ciudad Real
15:22
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
2h 18m, Changes requiredrenfe
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17:32
Ciudad Real
19:45
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
2h 13m, Directrenfe
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19:19
Ciudad Real
21:43
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
2h 24m, Directrenfe
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19:31
Ciudad Real
21:48
Paris
2h 17m, Directrenfe
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Ciudad Real to Malaga Train Route Details

Tickets for the train from Ciudad Real to Malaga usually begin at KWD 8.970. The average travel time is about 2h 13m, spanning a distance of roughly 257 km. renfe provides around 10 trains daily for this route. To plan your trip in advance, check our train route table.

First train
First train
07:14
Last train
Last train
19:31
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
2h 13m
Distance
Distance
257 km
Price
Price
From KWD 8.970
Train operators
Train operators

Spanish train offers

Travellers on Renfe's AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains can enjoy exclusive discounts tailored to select routes. These offers are subject to availability and vary based on travel schedules, routes, and terms.
Spanish train offers

Renfe Disabled People Fare

Disabled travellers can enjoy Renfe's discounts, offering up to 40% off. By purchasing a Tarjeta Dorada for €6, you can travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for a year. The discount on Avant trains is more substantial on weekends. Refunds or changes to tickets depend on the type of ticket and may come with a fee.

Advance booking

Advance bookings can provide discounts up to 70%. Popular routes are available for booking up to nine months in advance, while other routes offer cheaper prices the earlier you book. Trip.com has already indicated the lowest prices, making your travel planning easy.

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

Renfe offers discounted fares for large families in Spain, providing a 20% reduction for general category families and 50% for special category families on most services, including AVE and Larga Distancia trains. These discounts exclude AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías services. Single-parent families can also access discounts on Rodalies trains in Catalonia with a valid certificate from the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Renfe Young Persons Fare

Renfe provides young people aged 14 to 25 with up to 30% off train fares through the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. This card is valid for one year and cannot be transferred. It offers a 30% discount on AVE and AVE international trains, and a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Renfe Children Fare

Children aged 4 to 13 receive a 40% discount on ticket fares with Renfe. They are entitled to choose seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and can make changes or get refunds based on the ticket type, potentially incurring a fee. Children under four travel for free but do not have a reserved seat. Note that, on Cercanías trains, the free travel age limit without a seat is under six years old.

Onboard Renfe trains from Ciudad Real to Malaga

Renfe's AVE trains categorize their services into four types based on ticket prices, ensuring convenience for all passengers. Seating options are divided into Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar fares, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium fares.

AVE trains feature high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and allow up to three bags per passenger. Standard seats are suitable for regular travelers or those on a budget, offering a quiet coach for rest, reading, or work. Onboard dining includes a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats are for passengers seeking higher comfort, with 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.

Ciudad Real to Malaga Renfe ticket types

Choose from four fare types to travel from Ciudad Real to Malaga, sorted by price from low to high: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Different ticket prices may come with varying refund and change services.

Ciudad Real to Malaga Renfe ticket types

Básico

Básico is the cheapest fare on AVE trains. It is not refundable or changeable.

Elige Estándar

Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains is slightly more expensive than the Básico fare. This ticket option opens the possibility of refunds (70% of original ticket price) and one change free of charge along with many additional paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort is slightly more expensive than Elige Estándar. The main difference is that the seats are XL Confort, which are wider and offer more leg room.

Prémium

Prémium is the most expensive fare, offering 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

    A Return ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, which is 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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