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Madrid to Malaga-Maria Zambrano Train Prices and Times

Planning a trip from Madrid to Malaga-Maria Zambrano? On Trip.com, you can find Renfe tickets for as low as £18.54, with the average fare for this route being approximately £74.79. Consider using split tickets to find the most cost-effective prices.
  • Thu, Aug 7
    From £37.90
  • Fri, Aug 8
    From £35.19
  • Sat, Aug 9
    From £23.63
  • Sun, Aug 10
    From £21.42
  • Mon, Aug 11
    From £22.56
  • Tue, Aug 12
    From £18.54
  • Wed, Aug 13
    From £29.48
DepartsArrivesDurationOperator
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16:55
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
19:50
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
2h 55m, Directiryo
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17:30
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
20:12
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
2h 42m, Directrenfe
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18:00
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
21:43
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
3h 43m, No directrenfe
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18:05
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
21:43
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
3h 38m, No directrenfe
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18:35
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
21:48
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
3h 13m, Directrenfe
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19:30
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
22:20
Paris
2h 50m, Directrenfe
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Madrid to Malaga-Maria Zambrano Train Route Details

For the route from Madrid to Malaga-Maria Zambrano, train tickets usually start at £18.54. The trip takes about 2h 42m on average, covering around 259 miles. OUIGO_ESP, OUIGO, renfe typically runs 35 trains daily. To plan your journey ahead, please see our train route table.
First train
First train
06:06
Last train
Last train
21:25
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
2h 42m
Distance
Distance
259 miles
Price
Price
From £18.54
Train Operators
Train Operators
OUIGO_ESP, OUIGO, renfe

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

Renfe Over-60s Fare

Renfe offers up to 40% discounts for those aged over 60 with the Tarjeta Dorada. 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: during weekdays, you can get a 25% discount, while on weekends, you can receive a 40% discount. Note that all services provided with discounted tickets are the same as those with full-price tickets. The same applies to whether changes and refunds are allowed.

Advance booking

Save up to 70% on Renfe AVE Básico tickets by booking 3 months ahead. Trip.com shows detailed fare lists. By planning your travel in advance, you can take advantage of these significant discounts and enjoy a more budget-friendly journey.

Renfe Group Fare

Renfe offers travel discounts of 8% for groups of four to nine people travelling on AVE or AVE International trains. Groups of 10 to 25 people travelling on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains can also receive up to a 50% discount. For groups of more than 25 people, you can submit a quote to see if it will be accepted. Please note that all Renfe group tickets are non-changeable. If you need to cancel, the entire booking must be cancelled according to the original ticket's terms and conditions, and a fee will apply.

Renfe Young Persons Fare

Renfe offers up to 30% off train fares for young people aged 14 to 25 with the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. The card is valid for a year and is non-transferable. With this scheme, you can enjoy a 30% discount on AVE and AVE International trains, or a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Renfe Disabled People Fare

Renfe's discounts for disabled people offer up to 40% off, though you will need to spend €6 on a Tarjeta Dorada, which allows you to travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for one year. Please note that the discount on Avant trains is greater on weekends. If you wish to refund or change your ticket, it will depend on the type of ticket chosen and may incur a fee.

Onboard Renfe trains from Madrid to Malaga-Maria Zambrano

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 to Malaga-Maria Zambrano Renfe ticket types

When traveling from Madrid to Malaga-Maria Zambrano, you can choose one of four fare types, listed from the lowest to the highest price: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Different fares come with different refund and change options.

Madrid to Malaga-Maria Zambrano Renfe ticket types

Básico

On AVE trains, the lowest-priced fare is Básico, which cannot be refunded or changed.

Elige Estándar

The Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains is a bit pricier than the Básico fare. This ticket option provides the flexibility for refunds (70% of original ticket price) and changes (one free of charge), as well as numerous additional paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort costs a bit more than Elige Estándar. The notable difference is the wider seats and offer more leg room as they are XL Confort seats.

Prémium

The most expensive fare, Prémium, comes with unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

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