The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid to Malaga Airport
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
2 h 47 m
Average duration
2 h 51 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
422 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Malaga Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Malaga Airport will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 4 trains that leave Madrid for Malaga Airport every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 422 km distance in an average of 2 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 58 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare train, flight and coach for Madrid to Malaga Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Malaga Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, and a coach costs an average of £54.
Distance: 422 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£27 Average Price Cheapest | £71 Average Price | £73 Average Price |
3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Madrid to Malaga Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Malaga Airport trains for today, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
02188 | On time 17:35 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h13 | 20:48 Málaga María Zambrano | 0 changesdirect | |
05862 | On time 18:35 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h01 | 21:36 Málaga María Zambrano | 0 changesdirect | |
06618 | Delayed 19:30 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h49 | 22:19 22:19Málaga María Zambrano | 0 changesdirect | |
02202 | On time 19:35 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h00 | 22:35 Málaga María Zambrano | 0 changesdirect | |
06208 | On time 19:55 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h47 | 22:42 Málaga María Zambrano | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:19 Madrid | 2h58 | 08:17 Malaga Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:55 Madrid | 2h47 | 08:42 Malaga Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Madrid to Malaga Airport
Trains from Madrid to Malaga Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:11, the last at 19:55. The fastest train covers the 422 km distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 422 km |
Average train duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 04:11 |
Last train 19:55 |
Train companies: iryo, Ouigo from Madrid to Malaga Airport trainsiryo, Ouigo trains will get you between Madrid and Malaga Airport from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Madrid to Malaga Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Malaga Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Malaga Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Madrid and Malaga Airport
- Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains.
- Open daily from 05:30 to 22:00.
- Passion Food
- La Barrila
- Enrique Tomás
- Pic Nic
- Foodissimo!
- PureGusto
- Burger King
- Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
- 60 Balconies Urban Stay
- Only YOU Hotel Atocha
- SLEEP’N Atocha
- Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- On the ground floor of the main concourse.
- Metro lines: 1
- Bus lines: 10, 14, 24, 26, 32, 37, 54, 57, 59, 85, 86, 102, 121, 203
- Train lines: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C7, C8, C10
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