🇪🇸 Málaga-María Zambrano

Major

Spain

Málaga-María Zambrano is the modern high-speed railway station serving Andalusia's second city, named after the distinguished Spanish philosopher born in Málaga. Opened in 2007, it was built to accommodate AVE high-speed services on the Córdoba–Málaga line and serves as the main hub for both intercity and suburban Cercanías trains across the Costa del Sol region. The station is integrated into a large commercial and transport complex, with direct access to the city's metro and bus networks.

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Quick Facts

Country	🇪🇸 Spain
Type	Major
Coordinates	36.711819, -4.43214
Timezone	Europe/Madrid
Connections	778
UIC Code	7154413

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Frequently Asked Questions

The city centre is about a 20-minute walk or a short ride on Malaga Metro line 1 or 2, both of which serve the station. Buses and taxis are also available outside the main entrance.

Yes, Renfe AVE high-speed services run directly from Málaga María Zambrano to Madrid Atocha in around two hours 30 minutes. Several departures are available throughout the day.

Luggage lockers and a staffed consigna are available at Málaga María Zambrano inside the station. The station is combined with a large shopping centre so many services including cafes and retail are conveniently on site.

Málaga Airport is served by the C1 Cercanías commuter train, which also stops at María Zambrano. The journey takes around 12 minutes, making it one of the simplest airport-to-city connections in Spain.

AVE services connect Málaga with Granada in around 45 minutes and with Seville in around two hours, both via Antequera Santa Ana. Regional Media Distancia trains provide cheaper alternatives on some routes.

Operators

DB

National · Germany

Renfe

National · Spain

SNCF

National · France

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