Lisbon to Málaga by train
Málaga lies 472 km (293 mi) south-east of Lisbon, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 10 min at the speeds typical of Portugal and Spain rail, over roughly 576 km (358 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Lisbon | Málaga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Portugal | Spain |
| Population | 517,802 | 592,346 |
| Elevation | 68 m (223 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/Lisbon) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Stations on record | Santa Apolónia Station, Braço de Prata, Rego train station | none listed |
Clocks in Málaga are 1 h ahead of Lisbon right now, so a 4 h 10 min journey lands 5 h 10 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Málaga
Crossing from Portugal into Spain: the dialling code becomes +34; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648909.
Where to book trains from Lisbon to Málaga
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Staying in Málaga
Our booking partner lists 5,476+ places to stay in Málaga (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 870 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (440), and 5 are five-star. Across 663 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.9 out of 10. Guests have left 727,239 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Málaga from Lisbon?
472 km (293 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Lisbon; by road roughly 576 km (358 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lisbon to Málaga by train?
About 4 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lisbon and Málaga?
Málaga is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Madrid against Europe/Lisbon).
What currency do I need in Málaga?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Málaga?
Our booking partner lists 5,476+ places to stay in Málaga, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.