--- title: "Trains from Ronda to Malaga | EveryRail" description: "No trains are running from Ronda until further notice. Renfe runs a replacement bus to Antequera-Santa Ana, where you change to a train for Málaga." image: "https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/ronda-to-malaga/" --- [Home]()[Europe by train]()[Spain]()Ronda to Malaga by train [Home]()[Europe by train]()[Spain]()Ronda to Malaga by train **Share** - - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on X]() - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share by email]() **On this page** - [About Ronda to Malaga by train]() - [Where to book]() - [Find places to stay in Malaga]() - [Frequently asked questions]() - [More routes]() [Book now]() Last updated October 2026 # Ronda to Malaga by train No trains are running from Ronda until further notice. Renfe runs a replacement bus to Antequera-Santa Ana, where you change to a train for Málaga. ![Panoramic city, harbor and coastline view from a hillside.]() Typical duration Varies with the replacement bus timetable. Check the journey on Renfe for your date. Frequency A limited number of Renfe replacement buses run each day between Ronda and Antequera, with a train connection on to Málaga. Changes No direct service. Take the Renfe replacement bus from Ronda to Antequera-Santa Ana, then a train to Málaga María Zambrano. Origin [Ronda]() Destination [Malaga]() Country [Spain]() [Ronda]() to Málaga is a [Renfe]() journey with one change at Antequera-Santa Ana. Renfe is running a bus between Ronda and Antequera-Santa Ana while the line is closed, so check the journey time for your date on Renfe before you book. ## The route via Antequera-Santa Ana There is no direct train from Ronda to Málaga. Since early 2026 the railway between Ronda and Antequera has been closed for repairs and upgrade works, and Renfe runs buses instead. You take the bus to Antequera-Santa Ana, then a train on to Málaga María Zambrano. There is no reopening date yet. Leave a comfortable margin for the change at Antequera-Santa Ana, especially for a same-day return. ## Times, changes and operators Renfe runs the whole booked journey: a replacement bus from Ronda, then a train from Antequera-Santa Ana. Departure times vary by travel date. Depart from Ronda station at Avda. de Andalucía, 31, 29400 Ronda, Málaga. The station is open from 07:30 to 21:30. Antequera-Santa Ana is at Ctra. Ma-5406, Estación Ferrocarril, s/n, 29540 Antequera-Bobadilla, Málaga; it is open from 05:35 to 23:30 from Monday to Friday, and from 06:45 to 23:30 at weekends and on public holidays. Arrive at Málaga María Zambrano, C/ Explanada de la Estación, s/n, 29002 Málaga. The station connects with Málaga's bus station, metro and C1 and C2 Cercanías lines, and is open from 05:00 to 00:45. ## Tickets, reservations and rail passes For an ordinary journey, book the complete Ronda to Málaga itinerary through Renfe so both legs appear in one booking. Fare and seat terms vary by service and travel date. A Spain or Global Interrail Pass can cover eligible Renfe travel under the Pass conditions, but the Pass itself is not a seat reservation. AVE, Avant and Alvia trains need a reservation with a Pass, while regional trains do not. The Renfe replacement bus needs a valid ticket, so check with Renfe before relying on a Pass for that leg. ## Planning a return from Ronda Ronda is a hard day trip from Málaga while a bus replaces the train. Check the last bus back to Antequera-Santa Ana before you go, and leave a sensible margin for the connection in both directions. If a delay threatens your onward service, speak to Renfe staff at Antequera-Santa Ana immediately and follow the conditions of your ticket or Pass. ## Where to book ### Train tickets - Omio Omio connects you with over 1,000 transport providers - trains, buses, flights, and more - to simplify your travel planning. [Check times & prices]() - Rail Europe Rail Europe is a leading travel tech company specializing in European train bookings for over 15,000 travel professionals worldwide. - Trainline Trainline sells rail and coach tickets worldwide on behalf of major UK and European transport companies. ### Train service - [Renfe]() Renfe serves Spain with AVE, Avlo, Alvia and regional trains. AVE tickets are named and reserved, while Interrail and Eurail passes need reservations. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() ## Find places to stay in Malaga [![Bright bedroom with white bedding and a breakfast tray on the bed]()**Browse stays in Malaga**Hotels and apartments via Booking.com]() ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a direct train from Ronda to Málaga? No. You take the Renfe replacement bus from Ronda to Antequera-Santa Ana, then a train to Málaga María Zambrano. The railway between Ronda and Antequera is closed for works until further notice. ### How long does Ronda to Málaga take by train? It depends on the replacement bus timetable and the wait at Antequera-Santa Ana. Check the exact journey on Renfe for your date. ### Which stations do I use? Depart from Ronda, change at Antequera-Santa Ana and arrive at Málaga María Zambrano. María Zambrano connects with Málaga's bus station, metro and C1 and C2 Cercanías lines. ### Do I need a reservation? For an ordinary Renfe journey, book the complete itinerary. With an Interrail Pass, AVE, Avant and Alvia trains need a reservation, and you should check with Renfe about the replacement bus. ### Can I use an Interrail Pass on this route? A Spain or Global Pass covers Renfe trains, but the Pass alone is not a seat reservation. Reserve AVE, Avant and Alvia seats separately, and check with Renfe whether the Ronda replacement bus accepts your Pass. ## More routes [![Cityscape of Malaga, the destination for this Granada to Malaga train journey]()Granada to Malaga by trainRenfe's Avant train links Granada and Malaga directly in around 1 hour 30 minutes via Antequera-Santa Ana, longer than the map distance suggests.]()[![Panoramic view of Malaga and the coast from Gibralfaro hill]()Madrid to Malaga by trainMadrid to Málaga trains take as little as 2 hours 30 minutes, with around 15 to 20 daily departures. AVE is the fastest; Avlo fares start at €7.]()[![Alhambra palace complex in Granada with the Sierra Nevada mountains]()Malaga to Granada by trainDirect Renfe Avant trains connect Málaga and Granada in about 1 hour 23-25 minutes, with three departures each way on June 2026 schedules.]()[![Madrid's Gran Via street at dusk with the Metropolis Building]()Malaga to Madrid by trainDirect Renfe and iryo trains cover Málaga to Madrid in about 2 hours 39 minutes, arriving at Puerta de Atocha (Almudena Grandes); departures vary by date.]()[![Ronda's cliffside old town above the El Tajo gorge]()Malaga to Ronda by trainNo direct train from Málaga to Ronda. The line to Ronda is closed; take a train to Antequera-Santa Ana, then a Renfe replacement bus.]()[![Seville Cathedral and Giralda tower at sunset]()Malaga to Seville by trainDirect Renfe AVE and Avant trains from Málaga María Zambrano to Sevilla-Santa Justa take around 2 hours, with around 20 departures daily.]()[![Panoramic view of Malaga and the coast from Gibralfaro hill]()Seville to Malaga by trainRenfe Avant and AVE trains link Sevilla-Santa Justa with Málaga María Zambrano, where Cercanías, metro and bus connections continue into the city.]() ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://everyrail.com/_astro/everyrail-logomark-2026.VJ4vNX1T.webp", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization-logo-1" }, "sameAs": [ "https://www.instagram.com/everyrailtravel/", "https://www.facebook.com/everyrail", "https://www.threads.com/@everyrailtravel" ] }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#website", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "publisher": { "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization" }, "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/ronda-to-malaga/#webpage", "name": "Trains from Ronda to Malaga | EveryRail", "description": "Train travel information for Ronda to Malaga. 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