--- title: "Trains from Seville to Malaga | EveryRail" description: "Renfe Avant and AVE trains link Sevilla-Santa Justa with Málaga María Zambrano, where Cercanías, metro and bus connections continue into the city." image: "https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/seville-to-malaga/" --- [Home]()[Europe by train]()[Spain]()Seville to Malaga by train [Home]()[Europe by train]()[Spain]()Seville to Malaga by train **Share** - - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on X]() - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share by email]() **On this page** - [About Seville to Malaga by train]() - [Where to book]() - [Find places to stay in Malaga]() - [Frequently asked questions]() - [More routes]() [Book now]() Last updated September 2026 # Seville to Malaga by train Renfe Avant and AVE trains link Sevilla-Santa Justa with Málaga María Zambrano, where Cercanías, metro and bus connections continue into the city. ![Panoramic view of Malaga and the coast from Gibralfaro hill]() Origin [Seville]() Destination [Malaga]() Country [Spain]() [Renfe]() runs high-speed trains from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Málaga María Zambrano. Avant and AVE departures vary by date, with local transport links on arrival. ## Seville to Málaga train at a glance | Detail | What to expect | | --- | --- | | Operator | Renfe | | Departure station | Sevilla-Santa Justa | | Arrival station | Málaga María Zambrano | | Services | Avant and AVE | | Journey time | Varies by service and date | | Service pattern | High-speed departures vary by date | | Arrival station hours | 05:00 to 00:45 | | Local connections | C1 and C2 Cercanías, metro, buses and taxis | Journey duration and the exact departure depend on the date and train category, so leave enough time for any onward connection. ## Avant and AVE services Avant is Renfe's high-speed medium-distance service for travel between nearby cities. On this corridor, it connects Málaga with Córdoba, Sevilla and [Granada](). AVE is Renfe's high-speed service between Sevilla and Málaga. The mix of trains changes by date, and some departures leave Sevilla-Santa Justa as early as 06:50. Choose a departure that leaves enough time for your plans, especially when you have a flight, hotel check-in or onward train. Journey times and stopping patterns can differ between services. ## Stations and arrival connections Sevilla-Santa Justa is the departure station. Allow time to find the departure board and platform, particularly if you are arriving by local transport or carrying luggage. The station name on your ticket identifies where to board. Málaga María Zambrano is open from 05:00 to 00:45. It has ticket sales, shops, car hire, parking, taxis and links to Málaga's C1 and C2 Cercanías lines, metro and buses. These connections make it practical to continue across the city after the long-distance train. If you are meeting someone or connecting to the airport, leave a margin after arrival. The local connection and the station on your ticket matter as much as the train's arrival time. ## Tickets, discounts and local travel There is no single fare for every [Seville]() to Málaga journey. Prices vary with the service, date and availability, and ticket change or refund terms can differ. Read the conditions for the selected fare before paying. Renfe offers discounts for children, young people, seniors and large families, among other passenger categories. Eligibility and proof requirements depend on the discount, so carry any documentation the fare requires. An AVE or long-distance ticket includes one free Combinado Cercanías journey under Renfe's conditions. Whether an onward local journey qualifies depends on those conditions. ## Before you travel Keep your ticket available offline and use the station board for the live platform. Departure times, train categories and station arrangements can change, so leave final planning until close to travel. For luggage, bicycles, pets or mobility assistance, Renfe's conditions set what is available on your train. Arrange assistance before travel when needed, then leave enough time at Sevilla-Santa Justa for boarding. ## 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 is Spain’s national railway operator, offering high-speed, long-distance, and regional train services with extensive domestic coverage. [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 ### Which train services run from Seville to Málaga? Renfe offers Avant high-speed medium-distance services and AVE trains on the Seville to Málaga corridor. The available service category depends on your travel date. ### Which stations do Seville to Málaga trains use? The route starts at Sevilla-Santa Justa and arrives at Málaga María Zambrano. Keep both station names from your ticket in view when arranging local transport. ### How long is the train from Seville to Málaga? Journey duration varies by Renfe service and travel date, so there is no single time for every departure. Use the exact itinerary when planning a connection. ### What time is the first train from Seville to Málaga? Some departures from Sevilla-Santa Justa start at 06:50. The first available train is date-specific, so choose your travel date before relying on that time. ### What are Málaga María Zambrano station's opening hours? Málaga María Zambrano is open from 05:00 to 00:45. It has ticket sales, shops, car hire, parking, taxis and public transport connections. ### Can I continue by local transport after arriving in Málaga? Yes. Málaga María Zambrano connects with the C1 and C2 Cercanías lines, metro, buses and taxis. An eligible AVE or long-distance ticket can also include one free Combinado Cercanías journey. ## More routes [![Seville Cathedral and Giralda tower at sunset]()Barcelona to SevilleBarcelona to Seville trains take about 6-7 hours, with around 4 direct daily services, four operators, and fares from about €21.]()[![Cityscape of Malaga, the destination for this Granada to Malaga train journey]()Granada to Malaga by Train: Route, Times and TicketsRenfe's Avant train links Granada and Malaga directly in around 1 hour 30 minutes via Antequera-Santa Ana, longer than the map distance suggests.]()[![Seville Cathedral and Giralda tower at sunset]()Lisbon to SevilleNo direct train exists from Lisbon to Seville. The rail journey takes 10 to 13 hours via two trains: CP to Badajoz, then Renfe to Seville.]()[![Seville Cathedral and Giralda tower at sunset]()London to SevilleNo direct London-Seville train. Travel via Paris and Barcelona with Eurostar, TGV INOUI and Renfe. Plan two days; Eurostar passholder reservation from £35.]()[![Panoramic view of Malaga and the coast from Gibralfaro hill]()Madrid to MalagaMadrid to Málaga by AVE in as little as 2h 30min over 417 km. High-speed trains reach 310 km/h, with Avlo tickets from €7 and AVE advance fares from around €30.]()[![Seville Cathedral and Giralda tower at sunset]()Madrid to SevilleMadrid to Seville trains take about 2.5 to 3 hours, with frequent direct services and advance fares often from around €20.]()[![Alhambra palace complex in Granada with the Sierra Nevada mountains]()Malaga to GranadaDirect Renfe Avant trains link Málaga and Granada in about 1h23-25m, with three direct departures each way on checked June 2026 schedules.]()[![Madrid's Gran Via street at dusk with the Metropolis Building]()Málaga to Madrid by Train: Times, Tickets and StationsDirect Renfe and iryo trains cover Málaga to Madrid in about 2h39, arriving at Puerta de Atocha (Almudena Grandes); departures vary by date.]() ```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" } }, { "@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/seville-to-malaga/#webpage", "name": "Trains from Seville to Malaga | EveryRail", "description": "Train travel information for Seville to Malaga. 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