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Malaga to Madrid Train Prices and Times

Planning a trip from Malaga to Madrid? On Trip.com, you can find Renfe tickets for as low as KWD 6.980, with the average fare for this route being approximately KWD 7.760. Consider using split tickets to find the most cost-effective prices.
  • Tue, Jul 29
    From KWD 15.850
  • Wed, Jul 30
    From KWD 9.170
  • Thu, Jul 31
    From KWD 6.980
  • Fri, Aug 1
    From KWD 8.070
  • Sat, Aug 2
    From KWD 7.620
  • Sun, Aug 3
    From KWD 11.620
  • Mon, Aug 4
    From KWD 11.620
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05:48
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
09:03
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
3h 15m, Directrenfe
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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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07:30
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
10:32
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
3h 2m, Directrenfe
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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 to Madrid Train Route Details

For the route from Malaga to Madrid, train tickets usually start at KWD 6.980. The trip takes about 2h 44m on average, covering around 416 km. OUIGO, renfe, iryo typically runs 31 trains daily. To plan your journey ahead, please see our train route table.

First train
First train
05:48
Last train
Last train
21:20
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
2h 44m
Distance
Distance
416 km
Price
Price
From KWD 6.980
Train operators
Train operators

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

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 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 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 Group Fare

Renfe offers travel discounts of 8% for groups of four to nine people travelling on AVE or AVE International trains. Groups of 10 to 25 people travelling on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains can also receive up to a 50% discount. For groups of more than 25 people, you can submit a quote to see if it will be accepted. Please note that all Renfe group tickets are non-changeable. If you need to cancel, the entire booking must be cancelled according to the original ticket's terms and conditions, and a fee will apply.

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 Malaga to Madrid

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 to Madrid Renfe ticket types

Choose from four fare types to travel from Malaga to Madrid, listed by price from lowest to highest: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Each fare type offers different levels of refund and change services.

Malaga to Madrid Renfe ticket types

Básico

For the most budget-friendly option on AVE trains, choose Básico, though it does not permit refunds or changes.

Elige Estándar

On AVE trains, the Elige Estándar fare costs slightly more than the Básico fare. This ticket type allows for 70% refunds, one free ticket change and includes many extra paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort, which is marginally more expensive than Elige Estándar, features wider seats and allows for refunds and changes.

Prémium

The Prémium fare is the most costly, offering the benefit of 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 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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