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The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid to Marbella

Showing times and prices for 09 Jul

Cheapest price

£32

Average price

£37

Fastest journey

4 h 20 m

Average duration

4 h 24 m

Trains per day

Distance

446 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Marbella is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Madrid to Marbella will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.

Fast trains

To travel from Madrid to Marbella you need to make at least one change.

06078+

NORMAL.

07:555h05

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

13:00Marbella, Estación de Autobuses

£321One-way

1 change

06078+

NORMAL.

07:554h25

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

12:20Marbella, Estación de Autobuses

£331One-way

1 change

06078+

NORMAL.

07:554h50

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

12:45Marbella, Estación de Autobuses

£331One-way

1 change

06118+

NORMAL.

11:555h25

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

17:20Marbella, Estación de Autobuses

£331One-way

1 change

06118+

NORMAL.

11:556h25

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

18:20Marbella, Estación de Autobuses

£331One-way

1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach and flight for Madrid to Marbella

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Marbella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £30.

Distance: 445 km

Compare train with

Train	Most popular Coach	Flight
£39 Average Price	£18 Average Price Cheapest	£172 Average Price
3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 18m Average total duration 6h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
- CO2 emissions	0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Madrid to Marbella train times

Showing trains for today, Tuesday 8 July

Last updated at 02:33

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
06078+NORMAL.	On time 05:55 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	4h25	10:20 Marbella, Estación de Autobuses	1 change
06078+NORMAL.	On time 05:55 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	5h05	11:00 Marbella, Estación de Autobuses	1 change
06078+NORMAL.	On time 05:55 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	4h50	10:45 Marbella, Estación de Autobuses	1 change
11800+NORMAL.	On time 08:30 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	5h40	14:10 Marbella, Estación de Autobuses	1 change
11800+NORMAL.	On time 08:30 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	4h45	13:15 Marbella, Estación de Autobuses	1 change
11800+NORMAL.	On time 08:30 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	4h25	12:55 Marbella, Estación de Autobuses	1 change
06118+NORMAL.	On time 09:55 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	5h25	15:20 Marbella, Estación de Autobuses	1 change
06118+NORMAL.	On time 09:55 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	6h25	16:20 Marbella, Estación de Autobuses	1 change
06118+MULTIMEDIA.	On time 09:55 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	4h25	14:20 Marbella, Estación de Autobuses	1 change
06020+NORMAL.	On time 13:03 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	5h42	18:45 Marbella, Estación de Autobuses	1 change
06020+NORMAL.	On time 13:03 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	4h27	17:30 Marbella, Estación de Autobuses	1 change
06020+NORMAL.	On time 13:03 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	4h42	17:45 Marbella, Estación de Autobuses	1 change
06168+NORMAL.	On time 14:55 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	5h05	20:00 Marbella, Estación de Autobuses	1 change
06168+MULTIMEDIA.	On time 14:55 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	4h20	19:15 Marbella, Estación de Autobuses	1 change
06168+NORMAL.	On time 14:55 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	5h35	20:30 Marbella, Estación de Autobuses	1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Madrid to Marbella

Spain

Trains from Madrid to Marbella run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

445 km

Average train duration

3h 4m

Cheapest ticket price

£15

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

2h 47m

First train

06:00

Last train

20:57

Price information

Train providers: Iryo and AVE trains Madrid to Marbella

For as little as £10 you can travel by train to Marbella from Madrid with iryo and AVE. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.

Iryo is a new brand from railway operator ILSA operating in Spain since 2022. Iryo uses Frecciarossa 1000 trains which are modern, can travel at up to 360km/h and have a minimal environmental impact. Iryo’s Frecciarossa trains have different classes, all of which come with free unlimited WiFi, power sockets, toilets and an onboard entertainment portal where you can watch films and TV series. The main classes are: Infinita Class, Singular Café Class, Singular Class, Inicial Class. These new trains take 2 hours and 30 minutes to travel between Madrid and Barcelona. They depart from Madrid Atocha and Barcelona Sants stations, and stop in Zaragoza along the way. Iryo services also cover Madrid, Cuenca, Valencia, Alicante, Córdoba, Seville and Málaga.

Iryo from Madrid to Marbella train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 44 min
Cheapest Price: £10

Travel 276 miles (445 km) to Marbella from Madrid comfortably with AVE, the high-speed trains from Spain’s national railway operator, Renfe. As an official travel partner of Renfe AVE, we show you all the AVE train timetables and the best deals for the Madrid to Marbella trip so you can spend more time enjoying your holiday. Simply check the AVE train times and tickets for the journey, including the Promo, Promo + and Flexible tickets, and book cheap AVE tickets from Madrid to Marbella. Renfe also offers discount cards that you can add when buying your tickets with Omio, such as the + Renfe Youth 50 Card and the Gold Card.

AVE trains connect the most important cities in the country in just a few hours and offer a multitude of timetables throughout the day for greater comfort and flexibility. The AVE is undoubtedly Renfe's most popular train; with its high speed of up to 192 mph (310 kmh) on select routes, AVE is one of the fastest trains in the entire world. All AVE trains have a restaurant, WC, WiFi and entertainment on board.

Renfe trains from Madrid to Marbella

Renfe is Spain's national train operator and connects the country's main points of interest. In addition, Renfe has the largest high-speed network in Europe with AVE and Alvia trains. Other Renfe train types are Altaria, Euromed and Talgo. All Renfe trains are equipped with an on-board bistro, toilets, air conditioning and many of them with Wi-Fi.

At Omio you can easily check the Renfe timetable for your trip and book cheap Renfe tickets from Madrid to Marbella. When booking, you can choose different classes (Tourist, Tourist Plus, Preferred and Club), the seat and the type of ticket you want (Promo, Promo+, Flexible or Round Trip). If you have a Renfe discount card, you can specify it when you buy your ticket at Omio and take advantage of many offers. For information on ticket cancellation, please visit our Help centre.

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FAQs: Madrid to Marbella train

FAQs: Travel by train from Madrid to Marbella easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Marbella.

Cheap train tickets from Madrid to Marbella can start from as little as £10 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Madrid to Marbella is £10; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Madrid to Marbella train time is 2 h 44 min covering the 276 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Madrid to Marbella leaves at 06: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Madrid to Marbella leaves at 19: 00.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Marbella. Take the fast train with iryo from Madrid to Marbella.

When taking a train from Madrid to Marbella, you can count on iryo for the best way to get you to Marbella. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Madrid and Marbella and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 19: 00.

A trip to Marbella from Madrid is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 44 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

You have options as you can travel between Madrid and Marbella 3 different ways: coach, flight or train.