Cheapest€19.98
- Alsa A535508:125h 38m13:50Madrid Estacion SurMalaga Muelle Heredia
Door to door 6h 22mCO2 11.2 kgChanges 0Changeable for a fee
Traveling from Madrid to Málaga costs €19.98 at the cheapest and takes 3h 35m door to door at the fastest, across 3 modes and 7 operators. The route covers 422 km. Cheapest is by Coach, fastest is by Train.
At a glance
- Distance
- 422 km
- Fastest
- 3h 35m
- Average
- 4h 28m
- Services per day
- 68
- Cheapest
- €19.98
- CO2 per passenger
- 56.4 kg
Every way to make this journey
Journey times below are door to door, so they include getting to the terminal and away from it at the other end. Fares are the cheapest we currently sell on September 29, 2026.
| Mode | Door to door | Moving | At the ends | From | CO2 | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 3h 37m | 2h 53m | 44m | €52.59 | 13.7 kg | 24 |
| Flight | 4h 7m | 57m | 3h 10m | €47.93 | 105.3 kg | 32 |
| Coach | 6h 18m | 5h 34m | 44m | €23.28 | 11.2 kg | 12 |
- 3h 37mFastest, by Train
- €23.28Cheapest, by Coach
- 11.2 kgLowest CO2, by Coach
- 422 kmDistance traveled
The cheapest and the fastest on September 29, 2026
Two journeys we can sell today, with the service number each operator files them under.
Fastest€45.99
- Renfe R325010:372h 53m13:30Madrid Puerta de AtochaMalaga Maria Zambrano
Door to door 3h 37mCO2 13.7 kgChanges 0Refundable
Today's real departures
Live from the operators' own published timetables, through the open transit feeds they publish. Times and services are real. Fares are modeled until our booking connectors are live.
No live timetable for this trip yet.
Live from the operators' own published timetables, through the open transit feeds they publish. Times and services are real. Fares are modeled until our booking connectors are live.
Prices over the next three weeks
Live from our own engine, refreshed on every request. The cheapest days for each way of traveling are marked.
| Cheapest fare by mode and day for Madrid to Málaga | FriSep 11 | SatSep 12 | SunSep 13 | MonSep 14 | TueSep 15 | WedSep 16 | ThuSep 17 | FriSep 18 | SatSep 19 | SunSep 20 | MonSep 21 | TueSep 22 | WedSep 23 | ThuSep 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coach | €44.18 | €43.08 | €32.63 | €28.23 | €30.98 | €29.33 | €31.53 | €27.68 | €29.88 | €27.68 | €24.38 | €23.28 | €24.38 | €26.03 |
| Flight | €84.51 | €85.69 | €67.40 | €60.32 | €56.78 | €60.91 | €61.50 | €57.37 | €58.55 | €56.19 | €49.11 | €47.93 | €51.47 | €52.65 |
| Train | €99.34 | €104.29 | €76.79 | €66.34 | €65.79 | €69.09 | €70.19 | €64.69 | €67.99 | €61.94 | €55.89 | €52.59 | €55.89 | €58.64 |
Cheapest day: 2026-09-29 · €19.98
The flight gets you into Málaga. It does not get you a bed, and neither do we.
Where to stay in Málaga
Filter by neighborhood and by nightly price, and the map tells you what is a walk and what is a cab.
Search Málaga on Booking.comOr compare on Expedia
Partner links. We do not sell accommodation. We earn a commission when a booking completes, and it never changes what you pay.
When to book Madrid to Málaga
The same search run across the whole booking window, so the shape of the curve is visible rather than described.
- €21.0890 days
- €16.1360 days
- €19.4345 days
- €20.5330 days
- €23.8321 days
- €26.0314 days
- €31.537 days
- €32.633 days
- €44.181 days
- Cheapest lead time
- Fares bottom out around 60 days ahead, at €16.13.
- How much it moves
- The gap between the cheapest and most expensive lead time is 174 percent. The most expensive point is €44.18, 1 days out.
- What that means
- Today sits inside the cheap window, which closes about 60 days before departure. Waiting from here has usually cost money on this corridor rather than saved it.
Book now Fares on this route are lowest around 60 days ahead. You are inside that window.
Which departure day costs least
Median cheapest fare for each weekday, taken across the next three weeks of real prices.
- €27.68Sun
- €24.38Mon
- €23.28Tue
- €24.38Wed
- €26.03Thu
- €27.68Fri
- €29.88Sat
How the fare moves month by month
The same journey priced on the fifteenth of each of the next six months.
- €30.98Sep
- €21.63Oct
- €19.43Nov
- €19.43Dec
- €18.88Jan
- €16.13Feb
The route
What the journey actually looks like
Direct or connecting, how far the route really runs, and what happens when a connection is missed.
- How far it really runs
- The route covers 422 km against 416 km in a straight line, a detour of 1 percent. Track and road geometry account for the difference.
- First and last departure
- The first service of the day leaves Madrid at 06:12 and the last at 21:32, across 24 departures. The return direction keeps its own timetable, so the times back are not these times reversed.
Where you leave from and where you arrive
The stations, airports and ports each mode on this corridor actually uses.
Madrid
Rail
- Madrid Puerta de Atocha
- Madrid Atocha
- Estación del Norte, Madrid
Bus
- Madrid Estacion Sur
- Madrid South
Air
- MAD
Málaga
Rail
- Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Málaga-María Zambrano
- Estación antigua de Málaga
Bus
- Malaga Muelle Heredia
- Estación de Autobuses de Málaga
Air
- AGP
Ferry
- Malaga Estacion Maritima
- Estación Marítima de Málaga
The fare from AGP into Málaga is the one price on this trip we cannot show you, because it is not ours.
Getting from AGP into Málaga?
Settled in advance, so the ride into Málaga costs what it said it would rather than what the cab stand says.
Book a ride from AGP with Welcome PickupsOr check Daytrip
Partner links. We do not operate transfers. We earn a commission on a booking, and the fare is the same as going direct.
Who runs this route
Speed, flexibility and what is on board. Nothing here is a rating, because we have not earned one.
| Operator | From | Fastest | Typical speed | Flexibility | On board |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Air Europa | €42.03 | 4h 7m | 740 km/h | Fixed fare | Not published |
 Air Nostrum | €42.62 | 4h 7m | 740 km/h | Fixed fare | Not published |
 Alsa | €19.98 | 6h 11m | 72 km/h | Changeable | Power outlets, Restrooms, Wi-Fi |
 Iberia Airlines | €43.80 | 4h 7m | 740 km/h | Fixed fare | Not published |
 Iberia Express | €42.03 | 4h 7m | 740 km/h | Fixed fare | Not published |
 Ouigo | €45.44 | 3h 35m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Wi-Fi |
 Renfe | €44.89 | 3h 35m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Wi-Fi |
What the fare is made of
Every part of the total, so the number at checkout is the number here.
| Part | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Operator fare | €15.00 | 75% |
| Taxes | €1.50 | 8% |
| Supplier fees | €1.49 | 7% |
| Our service fee | €1.99 | 10% |
| Total you pay | €19.98 | 100% |
Check-in is at three and you will be in Málaga well before then. Lockers are not something we run.
Baggage storage near Malaga Maria Zambrano
Priced by the bag and by the day, booked before you get there, and insured while it sits.
Check Málaga on StasherOr try Bounce
Partner links. We do not run these networks. We earn a commission on a booking, and the price is the same as going direct.
Questions about Madrid to Málaga
The questions people actually ask about this trip, answered from the same prices and times the page above is built on rather than written once and left to go stale.
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Málaga?
The fastest journey from Madrid to Málaga takes 3h 35m door to door, of which 2h 53m is spent moving, on the Train. Most services take around 4h 28m, because that average includes slower stopping services and journeys with a connection. Times include reaching the terminal and leaving it at the far end.
How much does it cost to travel from Madrid to Málaga?
The cheapest fare from Madrid to Málaga is €19.98, checked on September 29, 2026. A typical fare across the next three weeks is €63.86. Both figures are the total for one passenger, including taxes, supplier fees and our service fee, so nothing is added at checkout.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Málaga?
The cheapest way from Madrid to Málaga is by Coach, at €23.28 for one passenger on September 29, 2026. That journey takes 6h 18m door to door. Cheaper is rarely faster on this corridor, and the comparison table on this page shows what each mode costs against what it saves.
What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Málaga?
The fastest way from Madrid to Málaga is by Train, at 3h 37m door to door. Only 2h 53m of that is spent moving; the remaining 44m is reaching the terminal and leaving it at the far end. The cheapest fare on that mode is €52.59.
When should I book Madrid to Málaga?
Fares from Madrid to Málaga bottom out around 60 days before departure, at €16.13. Across the whole booking window the gap between the cheapest and the most expensive lead time is 174 percent, measured on September 29, 2026. Booking inside the last week has consistently cost more on this corridor.
Which day of the week is cheapest for Madrid to Málaga?
Tuesday is the cheapest day to depart from Madrid to Málaga, at €23.28. That is the median of 21 priced departure days across the next three weeks, checked on September 29, 2026. Shifting a departure by one day is usually worth more than shifting the booking by one week.
Which month is cheapest for Madrid to Málaga?
February is the cheapest of the next 6 months to travel from Madrid to Málaga, at €16.13 for one passenger. Each month is priced on its fifteenth, so the comparison is like for like rather than a mix of weekends and midweek departures.
Who runs service from Madrid to Málaga?
7 operators sell services from Madrid to Málaga across 3 modes: Air Europa, Air Nostrum, Alsa, Iberia Airlines, Iberia Express, Ouigo. Journey times, fares and fare conditions differ between them, and the operator table on this page compares all of them on speed, flexibility and what is provided on board.
Is there a direct service from Madrid to Málaga?
Every service we sell from Madrid to Málaga is direct, with around 68 departures a day and a fastest journey of 3h 35m door to door. No connection is needed, so there is no missed connection risk to plan around on this corridor.
How much CO2 does the journey from Madrid to Málaga produce?
Traveling from Madrid to Málaga by Coach produces about 11.2 kg of CO2 per passenger, the lowest of any mode on this corridor. The same journey by Flight produces about 105.3 kg, roughly 9 times as much for one passenger.
Which station or terminal do services from Madrid to Málaga use?
Services from Madrid to Málaga by Train leave from Madrid Puerta de Atocha and arrive at Malaga Maria Zambrano. Allow about 44m in total for reaching the departure terminal and leaving the arrival one, which is already included in every door to door time on this page.
Can I change or refund a ticket from Madrid to Málaga?
3 of the 7 operators we sell from Madrid to Málaga allow a change or a refund. A change on a changeable fare costs €5.00. The operator table on this page names which is which, and the condition is shown again before you pay.
Where these numbers come from
Observed service A carrier record shows this named operator serving this named pair, and we carry that through unchanged.
Schedules, seat counts and fares are generated by our own model until the supplier contracts are signed. Places, coordinates, operators, which operator serves which pair, and every distance are real. We would rather say that on every page than let a modeled number pass for a filed one.
Defined in full at Door to door, Fares, The booking window, Carbon, Distances
- On this page
- Every figure above was computed for Madrid to Málaga on September 10, 2026: 422 km of route against 416 km in a straight line, 68 services a day, 7 operators, a cheapest fare of €19.98, and 3h 35m door to door on the fastest mode. The return direction is computed separately and its numbers are not these numbers.
The trip is the easy half to plan. The days in Málaga are the half people leave until last.
Things to do in Málaga
Timed entry, guided walks and half-day trips out of Málaga, with free cancellation on most of it.
See Málaga on GetYourGuideOr browse Viator
Partner links. We do not sell tours or tickets. We earn a commission on a booking, and it never changes the price.
Other ways to make this journey
Arriving in Málaga
Leaving Málaga
- 225Places you can leave for
- 40Countries
- 69Operators
Plan a trip from here
Ask Ori for the same corridor under a different constraint, or for a longer trip that starts on it.