Málaga to Madrid by train + bus

This route from Málaga to Madrid is not by train the whole way: by bus, train it takes about 3h 20m in total, run by City transit, Renfe. A quicker option we found is flight, at 1h 10m.

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€109
3h 20m·1 transfer
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The journey, step by step

  1. 1busMálaga MálagaCity transit
  2. 2trainMálaga MadridRenfe

train or flight?

TransportPriceDurationTransfers
train€1093h 20m1 transfer
flight€321h 10mdirect

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

Málaga to Madrid by train: common questions

How long does Málaga to Madrid take by train?

The train does not cover the whole route: train + bus together take about 3h 20m, 1 transfer.

How much is a train ticket from Málaga to Madrid?

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 Málaga to Madrid?

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

Is the train or the flight better?

The flight is faster at 1h 10m. It is cheaper too, at €32.

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 44mfrom €33Omio
  • Bus· 5h 10mfrom €19Omio

Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Sep 5

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