Cheap Train Málaga - Madrid

Travel on the cheap  Malaga - Madrid train with OUIGO. We offer high speed at a low price so everyone can travel and discover new destinations quickly, comfortably, economically and sustainably. OUIGO's double-decker trains carry up to 1,018 passengers per journey making our trains doubly sustainable without losing any of the advantages of high speed. Our different travel options mean you can organise your trip to suit you, such as taking your bike on the train, adding additional luggage or using the large family discounts. Our basic service allows you to travel on the Malaga to Madrid train from €9 and if you don´t need to take any extras the basic price is all you'll pay. Incredible prices for travel to Madrid, and all our destinations, whenever you want. Make the most of weekends, bank holidays and days off to travel and enjoy history, culture, leisure, gastronomy and everything cities like Madrid offer.  

Discover the OUIGO universe and don't miss OUIGO news to start enjoying your trips from the moment you get on the train. 

 

Train times Malaga - Madrid

until June 29, 2025

The train times Malaga - Madrid can be consulted in the table below. You can book your train at the time that best suits you up to 30 minutes before your departure.

 

Departure station:

Málaga - María Zambrano

Córdoba

Arrival station:

Madrid Atocha

DurationPeriod
11:1512:04>12:0714:102:55Everyday 
19:50-22:533:03Everyday 

Your Malaga - Madrid route in summary:

Minimum adult price:

9€
Departure station: 

Málaga - María Zambrano
Arrival station:

 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes     
Travel time:  

2h 56
Minimum child price:

€7 and children under 3 travel free  

Plan your Malaga - Madrid trip

The average journey time for the Malaga - Madrid train is 2h58. Enjoy this time as you want. You can visit our OUIBAR, where you'll find several options, including our fabulous combos; have fun with OUIFUN, the on-board entertainment platform offering a wide range of films, podcasts, documentaries, magazines and games or relax in our comfortable XL seats. Do you want more? Explore our OUIGO Plus and OUIGO Full services for an experience tailored to you. 

The first Malaga - Madrid train of the day leaves at 7:19 from Malaga station. If you prefer to travel later, you can choose between the various OUIGO train timetables up until 15:23, when the last Malaga-Madrid train of the day departs. 

The cheap Malaga - Madrid departure station is Málaga - María Zambrano, a central, modern station which is well connected with the city and province's urban and intercity bus network. The arrival station is Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, which has all the services a traveller needs and connects with the city's extensive public transport networ

Whether you have one or two days or more to visit Madrid, there are plenty of things for you to see. Luckily, with the low-priced high-speed OUIGO train, you can return whenever you want and take one of the many tours to get to know the capital. The must-see things to do include a visit to the Rastro (flea market) where you can enjoy an aperitif in the  La Latina district and a walk through Retiro Park to take part in some of its entertainment such as skating, boating or viewing an art exhibition. The Puerta del Sol, the Main Square, the Botanical Garden, the Royal Palace and the Barrio de las Letras are also places that make Madrid one of the most dynamic and attractive cities in Europe all year round.

OUIGO’s secret tips

Walking through the La Latina district you'll come across La Plaza Puerta Cerrada (closed door), a strange name for an ancient XII-century gate which was part of the Christian walls. This was a narrow doorway with recesses that the thieves of the time took advantage of to assault those who passed through it until it was closed and finally demolished in 1569, although it still retains the name. 

There are many benefits to travelling by train from Malaga to Madrid with OUIGO. Here are just a few:

  • We're pet-friendly. Your pet is welcome on our trains. Choose the pets option and don't leave them at home.
  • We're flexible. Do You Need Time to Think or are you not sure about the day and time of the trip? The Flex option is for you.
  • We're accessible. Choose the service and different options that suit you from our price range. 

Buy cheap train tickets

You can buy a Malaga - Madrid train ticket from €9 per adult. Children from 3 to 14 travel for a flat rate of €7 on all our trips and children under 3 travel free on an adult's lap. 

It's easy to buy cheap train tickets for the  Malaga - Madrid route and take advantage of all the benefits OUIGO offers. If you have a mobile phone you're just a few clicks away from enjoying these benefits. On our website or app, in iOS and Android, you just have to follow these steps:

  • Choose the day and time of the trip
  • Add the travel options you prefer
  • Make your booking 

Book as soon as possible and get the best price. Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social networks to discover all the offers and news and plan your ticket purchase as far in advance as possible. 

Discover the OUIGO options

Compare and choose the best OUIGO option

Option of offers per traveler

OUIGO ESENCIAL

OUIGO PLUS

OUIGO FULL

1 bag/backpack
Up to 36x27x15cm

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 cabin luggage
Up to 55x35x25cm

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional luggage /XL
Up to 200cm and 25kg

 

 Desde 5€ / item

 

 

1 item included

 

 

2 items included

 

Selection of Standard seat

 

Desde 3€

 

 

 

 

Selection of XL seat

 

Desde 7€

 

Desde 3€

 

 

OUIFUN

 

+3€ / traveller

 

 

 

 

FLEX !

Unlimited date or time changes up to 30 minutes before departure, except difference in ticket price/options.

 

+7€

 

+7€

 

 

REFUNDABLE TICKET
Get a refund when cancelling your ticket

 

+8€

 

+8€

 

 

Small pet
Up to 10kg and 2 pets per trip		+10€ per pet+10€ per pet+10€ per pet

Services on board the train

With each OUIGO ticket, the luggage allowance is as follows: one piece of hand baggage and one piece of cabin baggage. The baggage dimensions for OUIGO are 27 cm x 36 cm x 15 cm and 55 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm, respectively, including handle, pockets and wheels.

Each passenger can book one additional piece of train luggage, not exceeding 25 kg and 2 metres, from the "My Bookings" section and up to 30 minutes before the departure of the train.

With OUIGO, Wifi on board whenever you want! Do you want to travel connected, work online, listen to your favourite music or browse social media? Our on-board OUIFI service is available to passengers on board the train and you can connect at any time during your journey.

There's even more: if you want a true entertainment experience, don't miss our OUIFUN service and travel connected to the fun.

Babies from 0 to 3 years old travel free on OUIGO and children travel at a flat rate of 7€. If you want to travel with children, each adult can bring a baby and two children. Children from 4 to 13 years old travel with a child ticket and babies from 0 to 3 years old travel with a baby ticket. From the age of 14, they can travel alone with an adult ticket.

If you have a large family card, you have access to discounts for large families. Don't forget to check our FAQs where we answer all your questions about travelling with children and babies.

Travelling by train with a dog is possible with OUIGO, as well as with cats, ferrets and birds - other than poultry - weighing no more than 10 kg. You can take up to two pets each in their own closed, rigid, waterproof carrier with a maximum size of 60 cm x 35 cm x 35 cm.

 

With OUIGO, take your dog on the train. Make your OUIGO pet reservation up to 30 minutes before the train departs and enjoy the journey together.

Travel with your bicycle on the train with OUIGO and enjoy it when you arrive at your destination. All you have to do is purchase the additional baggage option online when you buy your ticket or up to 30 minutes before the train departs in your "My Reservations" space.

Remember that bicycles must be disassembled and stored in suitable transport cases when boarding the train. The maximum size of each package is 120 cm x 90 cm, with a maximum weight of 30 kg.

Why choose OUIGO?

We take you quickly, comfortably and cheaply to more and more Spanish destinations on our double-decker trains.


 

High speed at low cost. With OUIGO's cheap trains we all travel from €9.


 

We innovate for open sustainability: the most ecological transport for the greatest number of people. Our trains have the capacity to transport 509 passengers in a single unit, and 1,018 passengers in a multiple composition.
 

We offer quality at balanced prices. Choose the options that suit you best:

At OUIGO, babies under 3 years old travel for free on their parents' laps and children up to 14 years old travel for a flat rate of €7. Large families can also benefit from discounts. Finally, for an additional €10 you can travel with your pet. OUIGO benefits make your travel easier.