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Málaga-Córdoba trains: timetables, fares and offers

Málaga-Córdoba train in 0h 47min from €7. 38 departures a day, real timetables and stops. Check fares and book your trip.

From 7€ 17 trains/day AVE · Avant · Avlo 0h 47'

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2026-09-02
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Route summary

Quick summary of the Málaga-Córdoba route

The Málaga-Córdoba train covers 160 km in 0h 47min on the fastest AVE, and up to 2h 34min on the services with more stops. There are 38 departures a day from Málaga María Zambrano to Córdoba, from €7 and averaging €42. Prices vary with the date, how far ahead you book and the fares on sale. Check the search box for your own trip.
Inside an AVE train
The AVE covers the route in 0h 47min
Distance160 km
Shortest journey0h 47min (AVE)
Longest journey2h 34min
Departures a day38 trains
Train typesAVE, Avant and Avlo
Lowest fare€7
Average fare€42
Highest fare€95
Cheapest time of dayafter 8pm
Best time to book0-2 days before travelling
Departure stationMálaga María Zambrano
Arrival stationCórdoba
Schedules

Málaga-Córdoba train timetable

The first train leaves Málaga María Zambrano at 05:13 and the last one at 21:05. The fastest service is the AVE at 07:53, arriving at 08:40 in 0h 47min. Prices vary with the date, how far ahead you book and the fares on sale. Check the search box for your own trip.

Málaga-Córdoba train timetable
DepartureArrivalDurationTypeStops
05:37 06:50 1h 13min
AVE
06:32 07:47 1h 15min
AVANT
07:15 08:28 1h 13min
AVE
07:38 08:40 1h 02min
AVE
07:55 09:25 1h 30min
AVE
09:05 10:22 1h 17min
AVANT
09:17 10:31 1h 14min
AVE
10:32 11:45 1h 13min
AVLO
11:33 12:36 1h 03min
AVE
12:50 13:52 1h 02min
AVE
14:24 15:37 1h 13min
AVLO
14:37 15:51 1h 14min
AVANT
15:28 16:41 1h 13min
AVE
16:25 17:39 1h 14min
AVANT
18:20 19:32 1h 12min
AVANT
18:38 19:52 1h 14min
AVE
20:30 21:46 1h 16min
AVANT
20:50 21:52 1h 02min
AVE

A sample of the 38 daily services, spread across the day. Check your date's availability in the search box.

Prices

Málaga-Córdoba train fares

The Málaga-Córdoba train starts at €7.00 in Turista class, with an average fare of €42 across everything on sale. Preferente class can reach €95. Based on 2,347 real queries to the Renfe API.
Málaga-Córdoba train fares by type and class
Type/classFromAverage fareUp to
AVLO Turista €7.00 €42.65 €75.00
AVE Turista €11.90 €36.67 €71.25
AVE Preferente €15.15 €51.56 €94.80
AVANT Turista €29.40 €29.40 €29.40
Journey time

How long does the Málaga-Córdoba train take?

The AVE takes 0h 47min between Málaga María Zambrano and Córdoba. Services with more stops take up to 2h 34min. Prices vary with the date, how far ahead you book and the fares on sale. Check the search box for your own trip.

How long does the Málaga-Córdoba train take?
Service Duration Departures a day
AVE 0h 47min – 2h 18min 25
Avant 1h 03min – 2h 34min 11
Avlo 0h 58min – 0h 58min 2
Stations

Stations on the Málaga-Córdoba route

Trains leave from Málaga María Zambrano and arrive at Córdoba. Prices vary with the date, how far ahead you book and the fares on sale. Check the search box for your own trip.
On board

On board the Málaga-Córdoba train

The route is served by AVE, Avant and Avlo. What each train carries depends on the set assigned to the service, so it is worth checking when you book.

Service Duration Departures a day Classes
AVE 0h 47min – 2h 18min 25 Turista and Preferente
Avant 1h 03min – 2h 34min 11 Turista
Avlo 0h 58min – 0h 58min 2 Turista
Savings

How to pay less on the Málaga-Córdoba train

To save on the Málaga-Córdoba train, book 15-21 days ahead (8% average saving). Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week, averaging €37. Data from 2,347 real queries to the Renfe API.
Travel on Tuesday
The cheapest day of the week, averaging €37
Tuesday: €37 on average vs Sunday: €59
Pick the evening trains
The cheapest time of day, averaging €29
€29 on average vs €49 at the most expensive time
Search with flexible dates
Moving the trip by ±2 days can bring the fare down a long way
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Search with flexible dates
Moving the trip by ±2 days can bring the fare down a long way
Compare departure days in the ofertren.com search box
Search with flexible dates
Moving the trip by ±2 days can bring the fare down a long way
Compare departure days in the ofertren.com search box
FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the Málaga-Córdoba train

How much does the Málaga-Córdoba train cost?

From €7 one way, averaging €42 and up to €95 on the busiest dates. The lowest fare on record is Avlo Turista, from €7.00.

How long does the train from Málaga to Córdoba take?

The AVE takes 0h 47min between Málaga María Zambrano and Córdoba. Services with more stops take up to 2h 34min.

How many trains a day run from Málaga to Córdoba?

38 departures a day from Málaga María Zambrano, split between AVE, Avant and Avlo.

Which station do trains to Córdoba leave from in Málaga?

From Málaga María Zambrano, where the 38 daily services on this route start.

Which station in Córdoba do trains from Málaga arrive at?

At Córdoba.

Does the Málaga-Córdoba train make intermediate stops?

The most frequent stops are Antequera-Santa Ana and Puente Genil-Herrera.

What time do the first and last trains to Córdoba leave?

The first leaves Málaga María Zambrano at 05:13 and arrives at 07:47. The last one leaves at 21:05 and arrives at 21:52.

When is the Málaga-Córdoba train cheapest?

Booking 0-2 days before travelling. Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week, averaging €37. The the evening trains are the cheapest of the day, averaging €29.