| Avg. journey time | 3h 17m |
| Trains per day | 13 |
| Fare range | €24.00 - €147.00 |
| Distance | 417km |
| Train operators | daibus, |
| First train departs at | 07:00 |
| Last train departs at | 21:25 |
| Fastest route | 2h 24m |
| Changes | Direct |
| Origin Station | Madrid |
| Destination Station | Málaga-María Zambrano |
Renfe is the national train operator in Spain. It has the widest network of high-speed trains in Europe, linking major cities with AVE, AV-City, Avant, Alvia, and Euromed trains. Long-distance routes are served by Altaria and Talgo trains, while regional routes are operated by Media Distancia, Regional and Express Regional trains. Renfe also operates on international routes to France and Portugal. Renfe trains offer four different travel classes, depending on the train you’re travelling on – Turista (Standard), Turista Plus (Premium Economy), Preferente (Business Class) and Club (First Class).
AVE is Renfe's high-speed train, with trains capable of reaching up to 330 km/h. It’s one of the fastest trains in Europe and connects the main cities of Spain. Most AVE trains offer four comfort classes – Turista (standard class), Turista Plus (wider, more comfortable seats), Preferente (lounge access, wide leather seats, food and drink service) and Club (First Class equivalent, with 1-1 configuration, ultra-wide seats, gourmet food and drink and lounge access). All AVE trains have air conditioning, power sockets, free WiFi and a buffet carriage serving a selection of food and drinks.
The average journey time between Madrid and Málaga-María Zambrano is 3 hours and 17 minutes and the fastest journey time is 2 hours and 24 minutes. On an average weekday, there are 15 trains per day travelling from Madrid to Málaga-María Zambrano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use our journey planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The first train from Madrid to Málaga-María Zambrano departs at 07:00. The last train from Madrid to Málaga-María Zambrano departs at 21:25. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services. Alternatively, some popular routes may run throughout the night at a reduced frequency. There may also be less services on weekends and holidays; use our journey planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Madrid to Málaga-María Zambrano without having to change trains. There are 13 direct trains from Madrid to Málaga-María Zambrano. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.