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Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Malaga Train Prices and Times

Planning a journey from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Malaga? Trip.com offers Renfe tickets for as low as 174,65 kr, with average prices for this route around 324,46 kr. We suggest exploring methods like split tickets to ensure you get the most affordable fares.
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06:25
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
09:39
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
3h 14m, Directrenfe
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07:19
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
10:17
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
2h 58m, DirectOUIGO
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07:35
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
10:49
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
3h 14m, Directrenfe
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07:50
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
10:37
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
2h 47m, Directiryo
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07:55
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
10:42
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
2h 47m, Directiryo
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08:48
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
11:30
Paris
2h 42m, Directrenfe
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Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Malaga Train Route Details

Tickets for the train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Malaga usually begin at 174,65 kr. The average travel time is about {durationTime}, spanning a distance of roughly 416 km. OUIGO, renfe, iryo provides around 24 trains daily for this route. To plan your trip in advance, check our train route table.

First train
First train
06:25
Last train
Last train
21:25
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
2h 42m
Distance
Distance
416 km
Price
Price
From 174,65 kr
Train operators
Train operators

Spanish train offers

With Renfe, AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías train passengers can take advantage of special discounted fares on specific routes. These deals are available in limited quantities and depend on route selections, travel times, and applicable terms.
Spanish train offers

Advance booking

By booking in advance, you can benefit from discounts of up to 70%. Popular routes can be reserved up to nine months ahead, and for other routes, the earlier you book, the lower the price. Trip.com highlights the cheapest prices, simplifying your travel planning.

Renfe Children Fare

Renfe offers a 40% discount on ticket prices for children aged 4 to 13. These children are allowed to select seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and they can make changes or request refunds based on the ticket type, which may involve a fee. Children under four travel for free but do not receive a reserved seat. On Cercanías trains, children under six can travel for free without a reserved seat.

Renfe Young Persons Fare

With the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50, Renfe offers up to 30% off train fares for young people aged 14 to 25. This card is valid for a year and is non-transferable. Enjoy a 30% discount on AVE and AVE international trains, and get a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Renfe Over-60s Fare

With the Tarjeta Dorada, Renfe offers up to 40% discounts for those aged over 60. The card costs €6 for one year, €12 for two years, and €15 for three years. If you are travelling on AVE and AVE international trains, you can get a 25% discount. For Avant trains, discounts vary between weekdays and weekends: 25% during weekdays and 40% on weekends. All services provided with discounted tickets are the same as those with full-price tickets, including the rules for changes and refunds.

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

Large families traveling with Renfe in Spain can benefit from 20% discounts for general category families and 50% for special category families on most train services, including AVE and Larga Distancia. These offers exclude AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías services. For single-parent families, discounts apply only to Rodalies trains in Catalonia with the appropriate documentation from the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Onboard Renfe trains from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Malaga

Renfe's AVE trains categorize their services into four types based on ticket prices, ensuring convenience for all passengers. Seating options are divided into Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar fares, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium fares.

AVE trains feature high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and allow up to three bags per passenger. Standard seats are suitable for regular travelers or those on a budget, offering a quiet coach for rest, reading, or work. Onboard dining includes a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats are for passengers seeking higher comfort, with wider seats and more legroom. Prémium ticket holders can also enjoy the Premium Menu at their seat and access to snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Malaga Renfe ticket types

Choose from four fare types to travel from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Malaga, listed by price from lowest to highest: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Each fare type offers different levels of refund and change services.

Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Malaga Renfe ticket types

Básico

For the most budget-friendly option on AVE trains, choose Básico, though it does not permit refunds or changes.

Elige Estándar

On AVE trains, the Elige Estándar fare costs slightly more than the Básico fare. This ticket type allows for 70% refunds, one free ticket change and includes many extra paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort, which is marginally more expensive than Elige Estándar, features wider seats and allows for refunds and changes.

Prémium

The Prémium fare is the most costly, offering the benefit of unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

How to buy cheap Spanish train tickets

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