Madrid to Málaga by train + bus

This route from Madrid to Málaga is not by train the whole way: by train, bus it takes about 3h 35m in total, run by Renfe, City transit. A quicker option we found is flight, at 1h 15m.

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€109
3h 35m·1 transfer
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The journey, step by step

  1. 1trainMadrid MálagaRenfe
  2. 2busMálaga MálagaCity transit

train or flight?

TransportPriceDurationTransfers
train€1093h 35m1 transfer
flight€421h 15mdirect

All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.

Madrid to Málaga by train: common questions

How long does Madrid to Málaga take by train?

The train does not cover the whole route: train + bus together take about 3h 35m, 1 transfer.

How much is a train ticket from Madrid to Málaga?

The best price in our latest check was €109. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.

Who runs the train from Madrid to Málaga?

Renfe, City transit. You buy the ticket directly from them.

Is the train or the flight better?

The flight is faster at 1h 15m. It is cheaper too, at €42.

What Omio sells on this route

Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.

  • Train· 2h 47mfrom €15Omio
  • Bus· 4h 50mfrom €18Omio

Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4

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