Madrid to Malaga-Maria Zambrano Train Tickets from $15.43

Madrid to Malaga-Maria Zambrano Train Tickets from $15.43

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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 $15.43, with the average fare for this route being approximately $52.85. Consider using split tickets to find the most cost-effective prices.
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06:15
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
09:29
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
3h 14m, Directrenfe
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07:35
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
10:49
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
3h 14m, Directrenfe
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07:55
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
10:42
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
2h 47m, Directiryo
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09:35
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
12:26
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
2h 51m, Directrenfe
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10:35
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
13:48
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
3h 13m, Directrenfe
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11:35
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
14:23
Paris
2h 48m, 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 $15.43. The trip takes about 2h 42m on average, covering around 259 miles. renfe, iryo typically runs 19 trains daily. To plan your journey ahead, please see our train route table.

First train
First train
06:15
Last train
Last train
20:55
Departure station
Departure station
Madrid
Arrival station
Arrival station
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
Journey time
Journey time
2h 42m
Distance
Distance
259 miles
Price
Price
From $15.43
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Spanish train offers

Travellers on Renfe's AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains can enjoy exclusive discounts tailored to select routes. These offers are subject to availability and vary based on travel schedules, routes, and terms.
Spanish train offers

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 Children Fare

Renfe offers 40% off ticket fares for children under 14. Children are able to choose seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and to make changes or refunds based on the ticket type chosen, although this may incur a fee. Children under four years old travel for free but are not permitted a reserved seat and must sit on the lap of an adult passenger. Please note that, on Cercanías trains, the age limit for free travel without a seat is under six years old.

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 Spanish Large Families Fare

Renfe provides discounts for large families in Spain, offering 20% for general category families and 50% for special category families on most train services, including AVE (high-speed) and Larga Distancia (long-distance) trains. However, these discounts do not apply to AVE International, Avant, or Cercanías trains. For single-parent families, discounts are valid only on Rodalíes trains in Catalonia when using the relevant certificate issued by the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Onboard Renfe trains from Madrid to Malaga-Maria Zambrano

Renfe trains, particularly the AVE models, provide four service categories based on fare options. The seating arrangements include Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar fares, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium fares.

AVE trains are equipped with high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and allow up to three bags per passenger. Standard seats are ideal for regular travelers or those on a budget, offering a quiet environment for resting, reading, or working in a silent coach. Dining options onboard feature a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats cater to those seeking enhanced comfort, with wider seats and more legroom. Prémium ticket holders also benefit from 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

Choose from four fare types to travel from Madrid to Malaga-Maria Zambrano, listed by price from lowest to highest: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Each fare type offers different levels of refund and change services.

Madrid to Malaga-Maria Zambrano Renfe ticket types

Básico

For the most budget-friendly option on AVE trains, choose Básico, though it does not permit refunds or changes.

Elige Estándar

On AVE trains, the Elige Estándar fare costs slightly more than the Básico fare. This ticket type allows for 70% refunds, one free ticket change and includes many extra paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort, which is marginally more expensive than Elige Estándar, features wider seats and allows for refunds and changes.

Prémium

The Prémium fare is the most costly, offering the benefit of unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

How to buy cheap Spanish train tickets

  • Book in Advance

    Book in Advance

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  • Buy a Return Ticket

    Buy a Return Ticket

    A Return ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, which is cheaper than buying two separate single tickets.

  • Consider Básico or Inicial Ticket Types

    Consider Básico or Inicial Ticket Types

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