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Malaga to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha Train Prices and Times

Arranging travel from Malaga to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha? Trip.com has Renfe tickets available from £15.00, with the typical price for this route being about £88.25. To ensure you find the cheapest fares, we suggest trying split tickets.
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05:48
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
09:03
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
3h 15m, Directrenfe
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06:48
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
09:44
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
2h 56m, Directrenfe
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07:25
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
10:20
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
2h 55m, DirectOUIGO_ESP
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07:41
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
10:32
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
2h 51m, Directrenfe
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07:55
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
10:39
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
2h 44m, Directrenfe
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08:05
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
10:54
Paris
2h 49m, Directiryo
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Malaga to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha Train Route Details

Tickets for the train from Malaga to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha usually begin at £15.00. The average travel time is about 2h 44m, spanning a distance of roughly 259 miles. OUIGO_ESP, renfe, iryo provides around 27 trains daily for this route. To plan your trip in advance, check our train route table.
First train
First train
05:48
Last train
Last train
20:40
Departure station
Departure station
Journey time
Journey time
2h 44m
Distance
Distance
259 miles
Price
Price
From £15.00
Train Operators
Train Operators
OUIGO_ESP, renfe, iryo

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 Group Fare

Groups of 4 to 9 people travelling on AVE or AVE International trains can receive an 8% discount. Groups of 10 to 25 people travelling on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains can enjoy up to a 50% discount. For groups larger than 25 people, you can submit a quote for consideration. Please note that all Renfe group tickets are non-changeable. If cancellation is necessary, the entire booking must be cancelled according to the original ticket's terms and conditions, and a fee will apply.

Renfe Disabled People Fare

Disabled travellers can enjoy Renfe's discounts, offering up to 40% off. By purchasing a Tarjeta Dorada for €6, you can travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for a year. The discount on Avant trains is more substantial on weekends. Refunds or changes to tickets depend on the type of ticket and may come with a fee.

Renfe Young Persons Fare

Renfe provides young people aged 14 to 25 with up to 30% off train fares through the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. This card is valid for one year and cannot be transferred. It offers a 30% discount on AVE and AVE international trains, and a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Renfe Over-60s Fare

For those aged over 60, Renfe offers up to 40% discounts with the Tarjeta Dorada. The card costs €6 for one year, €12 for two years, and €15 for three years. Travelling on AVE and AVE international trains grants a 25% discount. On Avant trains, discounts are 25% on weekdays and 40% on weekends. All services provided with discounted tickets match those with full-price tickets, and the same rules apply for changes and refunds.

Renfe Children Fare

Children aged 4 to 13 receive a 40% discount on ticket fares with Renfe. They are entitled to choose seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and can make changes or get refunds based on the ticket type, potentially incurring a fee. Children under four travel for free but do not have a reserved seat. Note that, on Cercanías trains, the free travel age limit without a seat is under six years old.

Onboard Renfe trains from Malaga to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha

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.

Malaga to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha Renfe ticket types

Select from four fare types for your trip from Malaga to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, arranged in order of price from low to high: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Each fare type has different conditions for refunds and changes.

Malaga to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha Renfe ticket types

Básico

Básico is the least expensive fare available on AVE trains, and it comes with no refund or change options.

Elige Estándar

The Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains is a bit more expensive compared to the Básico fare. This ticket option includes the ability to get 70% refund of the original ticket price and make one free change, along with several extra paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort is a bit pricier than Elige Estándar. The primary distinction is the wider seats, and it also offers the option for refunds and changes.

Prémium

As the most expensive fare, Prémium includes unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

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