Train Madrid - Málaga, Cheap Tickets from €9

The OUIGO cheap Madrid - Malaga train will take you to one of the most attractive destinations on the Mediterranean coast. More than 300 days of sunshine a year, dream beaches, a lively culture and leisure time await you in Malaga, the capital of a province that will win you over and tempt you to return again and again. With OUIGO’s low-cost, high-speed train, you can travel from Madrid to Malaga like never before, whenever you want. Organise your trip to suit you, simply, comfortably and easily on the OUIGO website or app. Using your mobile, you’re just a few clicks away from worry-free travel at your leisure to one of Spain's most dynamic and vibrant cities. Buy your tickets, or better still, register for a OUIGO Customer Account and make your bookings even faster. Remember that everyone can travel with OUIGO: Do you want to take your pet or bring your bike on the train? No problem. Do you need to take more luggage or want the flexibility to change the date and time of your booking? You can. Select the service and travel options you prefer and discover interesting destinations such as Malaga with OUIGO - we're always by your side. 

 

A summary of your Madrid - Malaga route:

Minimum adult price:

9€
Departure station:

 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Arrival station:   

Málaga - María Zambrano
Journey time:        

2h56
Minimum child price:

€7 and children under 3 travel free         

Planifica tu viaje Madrid - Málaga

The average time from Madrid - Malaga is 2h56. You decide how you want to pass the time on our trains. You can relax in our comfortable, extra-large seats, enjoy our onboard entertainment platform or have a drink in the OUIBAR. Do you want everything? Take a look at our OUIGO Plus service and have it all! 

The first Madrid - Malaga train of the day leaves Madrid station at 07:19. Several trains take this route throughout the day. You’ll find all OUIGO train timetables and choose the time that suits you best up until 15:23 when the last train departs. 

The Madrid - Malaga train station is Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. A large station with all the services a traveller needs and which you can access with all types of public and private transport.  The arrival station is Málaga - María Zambrano, located near the historical centre of Malaga and which has a shopping centre and a wide range of services. 

The capital of the Costa del Sol has plenty to see and do: sun, beaches, culture, gastronomy and leisure activities. Let's tell you about some of the must-see places in this beautiful city. We’ll begin with the famous Larios Street, which is always full of life, or Carreterías Street and  Plaza de Uncibay, which are perfect for tapas. The Catedral de la Encarnación, the Roman Theatre and the Alcazaba are part of the historical and cultural heritage of Malaga along with major museums such as the Picasso Museum, the Carmen Thyssen Museum and the Pompidou Centre. Other locations not to be missed are Gibralfaro Castle, Malagueta Beach and the fun Muelle Uno complex.

OUIGO’s secret tips

Don´t leave Malaga without visiting the Historical Botanical Garden La Concepción, located in the north of the city. This is a beautiful, peaceful and surprising garden created in English landscape style by the Marquises of Casa Loring in the 19th century. From among the lush tropical flowers, ancient ruins and charming corners, you’ll enjoy some of the best views of Malaga. 

Travelling by train with OUIGO from Madrid to Malaga has many benefits, as thousands of travellers who are already Ouilovers have already discovered. These are just a few:

  • Accessibility. OUIGO want everyone to enjoy high-speed travel and our low price policy makes this possible thanks to our trains’ large capacity.
  • Sustainability. Another benefit of our double-decker trains is that they are doubly sustainable, further reducing the carbon footprint per passenger.
  • Ease. You have the entire OUIGO universe at your fingertips on your mobile, allowing you to travel how, where and when you want. 

Buy cheap train tickets

You can buy an adult train ticket from Madrid - Malaga from only €9. Children under 3 travel free on an adult’s lap and children between 3 and 14 enjoy a €7 flat rate on any of our routes. 

Buying cheap train tickets and enjoying the benefits of the Madrid - Malaga route is simple. Select your travel date and time on the website or our iOS or Android apps, add the options you prefer and make your booking. That’s it! 

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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.