Buses from Barcelona to Málaga
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Barcelona to Málaga
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The fastest buses
from Barcelona
to Málaga
Fastest Journey
16 h 40 m
Average
17 h 3 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
769 km
Of the 3 bus 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.
These direct bus cover the 769 km distance in an average of 17 h 3 m but if you time it right, some bus will get you there in just 16 h 40 m .
The slowest bus will take 17 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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The cheapest buses
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Málaga will cost around $ 106 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 106.
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Journey Summary
Barcelona to Málaga Bus Information
| Avg. Bus Duration: | 16 hours 23 minutes | |
| Coach Ticket Price: | $106 | |
| Buses depart from: | Barcelona | |
| Bus arrives in: | Málaga | |
| Distance: | 769 km | |
| Bus Companies: | Alsa |
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.
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