Barcelona to Málaga bus with Alsa

Tue, Jun 17
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The cheapest and fastest buses from Barcelona to Málaga

Showing times and prices for Jun 17

Cheapest price

$67

Average price

$130

Fastest journey

10 h 30 m

Average duration

12 h 56 m

Buses per day

9

Distance

769 km

Cheap tickets

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.

The average ticket from Barcelona to Málaga will cost around $130 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $67.

Fast buses

Of the 9 buses that leave Barcelona for Málaga on Tue, Jun 17, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Jun 17 the direct buses cover the 769 km distance in an average of 12 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 30 m .

On Tue, Jun 17 the slowest buses will take 17 h 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.

BlaBlaCar
09:30AM11h00
Barcelona
08:30PMMálaga
$671One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
10:00AM10h30
Barcelona
08:30PMMálaga
$1021One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
02:20PM10h40
Barcelona
01:00AMMálaga
$1081One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
05:00PM15h30
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
08:30AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
$1461One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
12:00PM17h00
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
05:00AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
$1461One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Málaga

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €50. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg.

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Flight

€115

Average price

€95

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Cheapest

€141

Average price

20h 27m

Average duration

19h 57m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 59m

Average duration

Fastest

6h 29m

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30m

Additional time*

10h 14m

Average duration

7h 14m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.8 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.3 - 4.6kg

CO2 emissions

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Live departures

Barcelona to Málaga bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 17
Last updated at 10:24 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
alsaNormal10:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
17h00
3:00 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal3:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
15h30
6:30 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal · Normal · Normal4:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
19h00
11:00 AM Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)2 transfers
alsaNormal · Normal5:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
17h30
10:30 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal8:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
17h45
1:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal · Normal9:59 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
18h31
4:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Barcelona to Málaga

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Buses from Barcelona to Málaga run on average 12 times per day, taking around 19h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $74 (€60) but you can travel from only $62 (€50) by train.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $62 (€50)
Distance
477 miles (769 km)
Average bus duration
19h 57m
Cheapest ticket price
$74 (€60)
Buses per day
12
Direct buses
3
Fastest bus
15h 30m
First bus
00:25
Last bus
23:30
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $62 (€50)

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 $74 (€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: $74
  • 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.

  • autobus All Barcelona to Malaga buses are run by ALSA.
  • autobus All buses are direct, depart from either Barcelona Nord, Barcelona Sants, or Barcelona Airport-Prat T1 bus station and arrive at Malaga bus station.
  • autobus Traveling from Barcelona to Malaga by bus takes as little as 14 hours and 45 minutes.
  • autobus 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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Popular bus stations from Barcelona to Málaga

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Málaga
The major bus station for departures in Barcelona is Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord for your trip from Barcelona to Málaga.
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:30-21:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Carrer d'Alí Bei
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
  • Tapas 24 (0.4 km)
  • Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
  • Bus: 54, 6, H12 Metro: L1 Train: R1, R3, R4
The major bus station for arrivals in Málaga is Malaga, Estación de Autobuses. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Malaga, Estación de Autobuses for your trip to Málaga from Barcelona.
Malaga, Estación de AutobusesWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Paseo de los Tilos
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
  • Tapas 24 (0.4 km)
  • Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
  • Bus: 4, 19, 20 Train: C1, C2

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