There are 5 ways to get from Málaga to El Rastro by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesAve
2h 56m€17–110Bus
- Take the bus from Málaga to AndujarAlgeciras
- Take the bus from Andujar to Estación Sur de AutobusesHuelva
8h 1m€42–76Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Málaga to Madrid501.8 km
6h 8m€20–40Fly
- Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)AGP - MAD
3h 17m€35–155Drive 500.1 km
- Drive from Málaga to El Rastro500.1 km
5h 38m€79–115
Málaga to El Rastro by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Málaga to El Rastro is to rideshare which costs €20 - €40 and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Málaga to El Rastro is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €17 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Málaga to El Rastro. However, there are services departing from Málaga and arriving at Puerta De Toledo via Andujar and Méndez Álvaro - Estación Sur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Malaga Maria Zambrano and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Málaga and El Rastro is 513 km. The road distance is 500.1 km.
The best way to get from Málaga to El Rastro without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €17 - €110.
The train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes takes 2h 56m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Málaga to El Rastro bus services, operated by Socibus, depart from Málaga station.
Málaga to El Rastro train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
The best way to get from Málaga to El Rastro is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €17 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 8h 1m, you could also fly, which costs €35 - €160 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Málaga, Spain and El Rastro, Madrid, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes every 2 hours. Tickets cost €26–110 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Málaga to Puerta De Toledo via Andujar, Madrid, Estación Sur De Autobuses, and Méndez Álvaro - Estación Sur in around 8h 1m.
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Málaga Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Málaga Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–120
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–110
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–110
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Phone
- +34 910 780 990
- Website
- ouigo.com
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–65
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 915 304 417
- socibus@socibus.es
- Website
- socibusventas.es
Bus from Málaga to Andujar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–21
- Website
- https://socibusventas.es/en/
Bus from Andujar to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- https://socibusventas.es/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Málaga to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Málaga to El Rastro bus services, operated by Socibus, arrive at Andujar station.
Málaga to El Rastro train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Málaga to El Rastro is 500 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Málaga to El Rastro.
Book your Málaga to El Rastro train tickets online with Omio.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Málaga and El Rastro. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




















