How to get from Madrid to Málaga
A real 2-leg route: train, bus. Door to door 3h 35m, from €109.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Málaga. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 35m by train, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 417 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Madrid to Málaga: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Madrid → Málagatrain
Renfe·2h 57m - 2Málaga → MálagabusCity transit·10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
How the trip from Madrid to Málaga works
Start with a Renfe train from Madrid to Málaga, about 2h 57m. Transfer in Málaga and continue by City transit bus on to Málaga (10 min). In total it's roughly €109 over 3h 35m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to Málaga
DepartureMadridChange hereMálagaWhat 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.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 3
Who runs Madrid to Málaga
On this route you travel with Renfe, City transit; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Madrid to Málaga: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Málaga?+−
The most useful route takes about 3h 35m by train, bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Málaga from Madrid?+−
About 417 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Málaga cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €109. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Madrid to Málaga?+−
On this route you travel with Renfe, City transit.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Málaga?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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