Barcelona to Málaga bus
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The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona to Málaga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Bus times from Barcelona to Málaga
Fastest Journey
15 h
Average
19 h 37 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
769 km
Of the 11 buses that leave Barcelona for Málaga every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Bus from Barcelona to Málaga
 Distance | 477 miles (769 km) |
|---|---|
 Average bus duration | 14 h 8 min |
 Average bus ticket price | $151 (€127) |
 Bus frequency | 3 a day |
 Direct bus | Yes, there are 3 direct buses a day |
 Bus companies | Alsa or FlixBus |
Buses from Barcelona to Málaga cover the 477 miles (769 km) long trip taking on average 14 h 8 min with our travel partners like Alsa or FlixBus. Normally, there are 3 buses operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $151 (€127), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $86 (€72). Travelers depart most frequently from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar and FlixBus from Barcelona to Málaga
Find the best buses from Barcelona to Málaga with Omio's travel partners Alsa, BlaBlaCar and FlixBus from $71 (€60). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.
Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of buses with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal bus with free WiFi, bathrooms, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium buses provide more luxurious services when traveling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other bus tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.
Barcelona to Málaga bus information with Alsa:
- Average Duration: 15 h
- Cheapest Price: $71
- Alsa frequency: 2 a day
Buses from Barcelona to Malaga
Direct buses from Barcelona to Malaga are available with ALSA, and have a journey time between 14¾ and 17½ hours. From Mondays to Saturdays there are 7 departures a day from the very early morning until the early evening. On Sundays, there may be fewer departures during the day.
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Barcelona to Malaga Bus Cost
Average prices for buses from Barcelona to Malaga when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
|---|---|
Same Day |
€89 |
1 Day in Advance |
€95 |
1 Week in Advance |
€84 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€77 |
1 Month in Advance |
€77 |
3 Months in Advance |
€77 |
Barcelona to Malaga Buses: General Information
While taking a bus is slower than the train, it is significantly cheaper and can take as little as 14:45 h to arrive in Malaga.
All Barcelona to Malaga buses are run by ALSA.- All buses are direct, depart from either Barcelona Nord, Barcelona Sants, or Barcelona Airport-Prat T1 bus station and arrive at Malaga bus station.
- Traveling from Barcelona to Malaga by bus takes as little as 14 hours and 45 minutes.
- Most travelers book their Barcelona to Malaga bus ticket 1 day in advance of the travel date.
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Barcelona to Malaga buses decrease the further they are booked in advance:
- It is 6% cheaper to book an Barcelona to Malaga bus ticket 1 week in advance as opposed to the day you intend to travel.
- Barcelona tp Malaga bus tickets are 13% cheaper on average when booked 1 month in advance as opposed to purchasing a bus ticket the day of.
Taking the Bus from Barcelona
Buses from Barcelona to Malaga leave from the Barcelona's Nord Bus Station located in the Eixample Dreta district of Barcelona. Barcelona's terminal offers a large number of buses in Spain travelling to and from lots of different cities and regions, making connections onwards to Malaga possible.In general, Barcelona has an extensive and efficient Metro and bus network serving the city, the airport and surrounding areas that connects travellers to the bus station. Arc de Triomf, on the red Metro line, provides a quick link to the city center. There is a frequent night bus service in Barcelona and can drop passengers to the entrance to the bus station.
Getting into Malaga by Bus
Malaga is a delightful city to explore on foot, with a pedestrianized historic heart and a newly refurbished port and marina area. Beaches are close by with many excellent seafood restaurants for enjoying al-fresco dining. Malaga was the birthplace of Picasso and the Picasso Museum and Gallery is well worth a visit, as are the cathedral, the Castillo de Gibralforo and the fascinating Alcazar and small Roman theatre. Malaga's bus and train station, the Maria Zambrano, is located 1 km from the city's historic center and well linked by local buses. Buses and Cercania trains also run along the coast to nearby resorts, such as Nerja, Torremolinos and Benalmadena, as well as to the airport. Malaga has a new Metro system, which has two lines open serving the West of the city. Taxis can also be found at the Maria Zambrano Bus Station.
FAQs: Bus from Barcelona to Málaga
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, which is located around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Malaga, Estación de Autobuses, located 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre.
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