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Cheap bus tickets from Málaga to Barcelona
Showing times and prices for Sep 19
Cheapest
$132
Average
$140
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Málaga to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Cheapest
08:00AM28h55
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses12:55PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
$1321One-way
2 transfers
2nd Cheapest
08:00AM42h10
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses02:10AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
$1421One-way
2 transfers
2nd Cheapest
08:00AM32h30
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses04:30PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
$1421One-way
2 transfers
08:00AM31h30
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses03:30PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
$1461One-way
2 transfers
Bus schedule from Málaga to Barcelona
Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday, September 19
FlixBus
08:00AM42h10
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses02:10AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
2 transfers
FlixBus
08:00AM31h30
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses03:30PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
2 transfers
FlixBus
08:00AM28h55
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses12:55PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
2 transfers
FlixBus
08:00AM32h30
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses04:30PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
2 transfers
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How far in advance should I book bus tickets from Málaga to Barcelona?
The best time to book your bus from Málaga to Barcelona is 84 days before departure. See how prices for buses change on the Málaga to Barcelona route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Málaga to Barcelona per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your bus from Málaga to Barcelona.
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from $122Trains
from $74Flights
from $164Bus times from Málaga to Barcelona
Showing times and prices for Sep 19
Fastest Journey
1 d 4 h 55 m
Average
1 d 9 h 46 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
769 km
It's difficult to get from Málaga to Barcelona without transferring at least 2 times.
Fastest
08:00AM28h55
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses12:55PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
$1321One-way
2 transfers
2nd Fastest
08:00AM31h30
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses03:30PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
$1461One-way
2 transfers
08:00AM32h30
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses04:30PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
$1421One-way
2 transfers
08:00AM42h10
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses02:10AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
$1421One-way
2 transfers
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Overview: Bus from Málaga to Barcelona
 Distance | 477 miles (769 km) |
|---|---|
 Average bus duration | 14 h 15 min |
 Average bus ticket price | $129 (€108) |
 Bus frequency | 4 a day |
 Direct bus | Yes, there are 4 direct buses a day |
 Bus companies | Alsa |
Buses from Málaga to Barcelona cover the 477 miles (769 km) long journey taking on average 14 h 15 min with our travel partners like Alsa. Normally, there are 4 buses operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $129 (€108), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $125 (€105). Travelers depart most frequently from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar and Infobus from Málaga to Barcelona
Find the best buses to Barcelona from Málaga with Omio's travel partners Alsa, BlaBlaCar and Infobus from $71 (€60). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.
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.
Alsa from Málaga to Barcelona bus information:
- Average Duration: 14 h 45 min
- Cheapest Price: $71
- Alsa frequency: 3 a day
Buses from Malaga to Barcelona
Buses in Spain are a convenient and affordable way to travel, with numerous companies offering a variety of domestic and international routes. Alsa runs 5 buses from Malaga to Barcelona each day. The first Malaga to Barcelona bus leaves at 1:30 a.m. while the last departs at 9:30 p.m. Buses from Malaga to Barcelona takes at least 15 hours to arrive in Barcelona.
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Malaga to Barcelona Bus Cost
Average prices for buses from Malaga to Barcelona when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
|---|---|
Same Day |
€89 |
1 Day in Advance |
€89 |
1 Week in Advance |
€82 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€69 |
1 Month in Advance |
€68 |
3 Months in Advance |
€68 |
Malaga to Barcelona Buses: General Information
While taking a bus is slower than the train, it is significantly cheaper and can take as little as 15 hours to arrive in Barcelona.
All Malaga to Barcelona buses are run by ALSA.- All buses are direct, depart from Malaga bus station and arrive at either Barcelona Nord or Barcelona Airport-Prat T1 bus station.
- Traveling from Malaga to Barcelona by bus takes as little as 15 hours.
- Most travelers book their Malaga to Barcelona 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 Malaga to Barcelona buses decrease the further they are booked in advance:
- It is 8% cheaper to book an Malaga to Barcelona bus ticket 1 week in advance as opposed to the day you intend to travel.
- Malaga to Barcelona bus tickets are 24% cheaper on average when booked 1 month in advance as opposed to purchasing a bus ticket the day of.
FAQs: Bus from Málaga to Barcelona
FAQs: Take the bus from Málaga to Barcelona with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Málaga to Barcelona.
Cheap bus tickets from Málaga to Barcelona can start from as little as $125 (€105) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Málaga to Barcelona is $129 (€108); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Málaga to Barcelona bus time is 14 h 15 min covering the 477 mile (769 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Málaga to Barcelona leaves at 6: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last bus from Málaga to Barcelona leaves at 7: 30 PM.
Yes, there are 4 direct buses a day from Málaga to Barcelona with Alsa. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
For the best Málaga to Barcelona bus to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Alsa. However, it's always good to check all possible bus providers with services between Málaga and Barcelona to compare what amenities they may offer.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre.
The cheapest month to travel from Málaga to Barcelona by bus is March.
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