Taking the train from Madrid to Malaga

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  • The Mu is actually a 4 and a M. It's a special fare if you book four seats around a table at once. The fare shown is for one seat but you must book all four (e.g. for a group or family). If you have a party of four people, it can be a very good deal but you can also choose that to have the comfort of seating on your own.
  • P is “promo” (“discount”), non-refundable, non-changeable tickets. You can't choose your seat either.
  • P+ is a slightly more expensive discount fare. Tickets are changeable and refundable but with a significant penalty (20% to change the ticket, 30% to cancel).
  • The two arrows mean “return ticket”. Just like air travel, it's cheaper to book a return than a single ticket (I am not sure why you wouldn't do it or why the next fare is shown at all if you are looking for a return journey).
  • F means “flexible”. Tickets are changeable for free and refundable with a 5% penalty. Obviously the most expensive fare in a given comfort class.

As far as I know, Promo and Promo+ fares aren't available at the station (at least not shortly before departure) but the 20% return discount and possibly the 4M fare should be. Seat61.com has more details on this (in English).

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