Málaga to Barcelona bus
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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.
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Bus times from Málaga to Barcelona
Fastest Journey
14 h 45 m
Average
15 h
Buses per day
3
Distance
769 km
Of the 3 buses that leave Málaga for Barcelona every day 1 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 Málaga to Barcelona
 | Distance | 477 miles (769 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 15 h |
 | Average bus ticket price | $113 (€102) |
 | Bus frequency | 1 a day |
 | Direct bus | Yes, there is 1 direct bus a day |
 | Bus companies | Alsa |
Buses from Málaga to Barcelona cover the 477 miles (769 km) long journey taking on average 15 h with our travel partners like Alsa. Normally, there is 1 bus operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this route for as low as $113 (€102), but the average price of bus tickets is $113 (€102). Travelers depart most frequently from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
Bus companies: Alsa from Málaga to Barcelona
You can travel by bus between Málaga and Barcelona with Alsa for as low as $113 (€102). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Alsa is the main bus company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on bus journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal buses with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe buses like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.
- Cheapest Price: $113
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
When departing from Málaga, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including Malaga, Estación de Autobuses, Málaga, Aeropuerto de Malaga (Terminal 1) and Malaga. When arriving in Barcelona, you can end your route in bus stations like Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants and Barcelona, Pl. Universitat.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 2 miles (3.2 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.
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