The average train between Basque Country and Málaga takes 12h 4m and the fastest train takes 9h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Basque Country to Málaga. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Basque Country and Málaga. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Basque Country is at 4:47 PM which arrives into Málaga at 10:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 12h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basque Country to Málaga. However, there are services departing from Basque Country station and arriving at Málaga station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.
Basque Country to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from San Sebastian/Donostia station.
Basque Country to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Book your Basque Country to Málaga train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe Cercanias and 3 other operators.
The distance between Basque Country and Málaga is 715.2 km. The road distance is 1,069 km.
You can take a train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Malaga Maria Zambrano via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 8h 57m.