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Museu Picasso
One of the world’s leading Picasso collections, especially strong on his formative years in Barcelona and early artistic development.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
1 h 34 m
Average duration
1 h 34 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Malgrat de Mar to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Malgrat de Mar to Barcelona will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 1 buses that leave Malgrat de Mar for Barcelona on Fri, Jul 31, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 31 the direct buses cover the 56 km distance in an average of 1 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 34 m .
On Fri, Jul 31 the slowest buses will take 1 h 34 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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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Malgrat de Mar to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a bus costs an average of $17.
Distance: 34 miles (56 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Malgrat de Mar to Barcelona:
A train is $10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Malgrat de Mar to Barcelona costing on average $18.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 21m.
You'll arrive about -1h -20m sooner (1h 16m by bus vs 56m by car) and save roughly $-4.84 compared to fuel and tolls ($18 vs $13). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Sagales, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Sagales | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 03:24PM | Duration 1h34 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:34PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
The table below shows live departures for Malgrat de Mar to Barcelona buses for tomorrow, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 1:50 PM Malgrat de Mar, Avinguda de Barcelona / Carrer de Balmes ( Aqua Hotel Silhouette) | 1h34 | 3:24 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Malgrat de Mar to Barcelona run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 but you can travel from only $8 by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:15, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 34 miles (56 km) distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 34 miles (56 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 6:15 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Malgrat de Mar to Barcelona by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Malgrat de Mar to Barcelona buses use the Malgrat de Mar, Avinguda de Barcelona / Carrer de Balmes ( Aqua Hotel Silhouette) to El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) station pair. Use this guide to compare Malgrat de Mar and Barcelona bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) is 13 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), La Botiga (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0).
Available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0): Elevators, ramps.
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