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Cheap train tickets from Barcelona to Málaga

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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona to Málaga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

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iryo06150iryo+iryo0615006208
02:55PM8h47
Barcelona Sants
11:42PMMálaga María Zambrano
$571One-way
1 transfer
iryo06014iryo+iryo0601406208
01:45PM9h57
Barcelona Sants
11:42PMMálaga María Zambrano
$591One-way
1 transfer
iryo06130iryo+iryo0613006208
12:40PM11h02
Barcelona Sants
11:42PMMálaga María Zambrano
$601One-way
1 transfer
iryo06150iryo+Renfe AVE0615002202
02:55PM8h40
Barcelona Sants
11:35PMMálaga María Zambrano
$611One-way
1 transfer
SNCF OUIGO6500SNCF OUIGO+SNCF OUIGO65006568
10:40AM7h31
Barcelona Sants
06:11PMMálaga María Zambrano
$631One-way
1 transfer

Barcelona to Málaga train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 18
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
Renfe AVE
03052
Renfe AVE03052
05:40AM Barcelona Sants9h02 02:42PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03052
Renfe AVE03052
05:40AM Barcelona Sants8h08 01:48PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03052
Renfe AVE03052
05:40AM Barcelona Sants9h42 03:22PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
iryo
06060
iryo06060
05:45AM Barcelona Sants8h03 01:48PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
iryo
06060
iryo06060
05:45AM Barcelona Sants9h37 03:22PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
iryo
06060
iryo06060
05:45AM Barcelona Sants8h57 02:42PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03862
Renfe AVE03862
05:50AM Barcelona Sants6h36 12:26PM Málaga María Zambrano0 transfersDirect
Renfe AVE
03060
Renfe AVE03060
06:20AM Barcelona Sants9h02 03:22PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03060
Renfe AVE03060
06:20AM Barcelona Sants7h28 01:48PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03060
Renfe AVE03060
06:20AM Barcelona Sants8h22 02:42PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVLO
06302
Renfe AVLO06302
06:35AM Barcelona Sants8h47 03:22PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVLO
06302
Renfe AVLO06302
06:35AM Barcelona Sants7h13 01:48PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVLO
06302
Renfe AVLO06302
06:35AM Barcelona Sants8h07 02:42PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03070
Renfe AVE03070
07:00AM Barcelona Sants8h22 03:22PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03070
Renfe AVE03070
07:00AM Barcelona Sants7h42 02:42PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03070
Renfe AVE03070
07:00AM Barcelona Sants6h48 01:48PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03082
Renfe AVE03082
08:00AM Barcelona Sants7h22 03:22PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03082
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08:00AM Barcelona Sants6h23 02:23PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03082
Renfe AVE03082
08:00AM Barcelona Sants6h42 02:42PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03080
Renfe AVE03080
08:25AM Barcelona Sants6h57 03:22PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03080
Renfe AVE03080
08:25AM Barcelona Sants6h17 02:42PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03080
Renfe AVE03080
08:25AM Barcelona Sants5h58 02:23PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03990
Renfe AVE03990
08:35AM Barcelona Sants6h30 03:05PM Málaga María Zambrano0 transfersDirect
Renfe AVE
03990
Renfe AVE03990
08:35AM Barcelona Sants9h13 05:48PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03990
Renfe AVE03990
08:35AM Barcelona Sants11h05 07:40PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03990
Renfe AVE03990
08:35AM Barcelona Sants13h19 09:54PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
iryo
06090
iryo06090
08:55AM Barcelona Sants8h47 05:42PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
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06090
iryo06090
08:55AM Barcelona Sants6h27 03:22PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
iryo
06090
iryo06090
08:55AM Barcelona Sants9h22 06:17PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03092
Renfe AVE03092
09:00AM Barcelona Sants6h22 03:22PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03092
Renfe AVE03092
09:00AM Barcelona Sants8h42 05:42PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03092
Renfe AVE03092
09:00AM Barcelona Sants9h17 06:17PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
iryo
06010
iryo06010
09:50AM Barcelona Sants7h52 05:42PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
iryo
06010
iryo06010
09:50AM Barcelona Sants8h27 06:17PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
iryo
06010
iryo06010
09:50AM Barcelona Sants7h36 05:26PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVLO
06304
Renfe AVLO06304
10:00AM Barcelona Sants7h42 05:42PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVLO
06304
Renfe AVLO06304
10:00AM Barcelona Sants8h17 06:17PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVLO
06304
Renfe AVLO06304
10:00AM Barcelona Sants7h26 05:26PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
SNCF OUIGO
6500
SNCF OUIGO6500
10:40AM Barcelona Sants7h31 06:11PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
iryo
06110
iryo06110
10:50AM Barcelona Sants6h36 05:26PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
iryo
06110
iryo06110
10:50AM Barcelona Sants7h27 06:17PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
iryo
06110
iryo06110
10:50AM Barcelona Sants6h52 05:42PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03112
Renfe AVE03112
11:00AM Barcelona Sants6h26 05:26PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03112
Renfe AVE03112
11:00AM Barcelona Sants7h17 06:17PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03112
Renfe AVE03112
11:00AM Barcelona Sants6h42 05:42PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
iryo
06020
iryo06020
11:50AM Barcelona Sants7h55 07:45PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
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06020
iryo06020
11:50AM Barcelona Sants6h27 06:17PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
iryo
06020
iryo06020
11:50AM Barcelona Sants7h27 07:17PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
iryo
06020
iryo06020
11:50AM Barcelona Sants5h52 05:42PM Málaga María Zambrano0 transfersDirect
Renfe AVE
03122
Renfe AVE03122
12:00PM Barcelona Sants7h45 07:45PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03122
Renfe AVE03122
12:00PM Barcelona Sants6h17 06:17PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03122
Renfe AVE03122
12:00PM Barcelona Sants7h17 07:17PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
iryo
06130
iryo06130
12:40PM Barcelona Sants7h05 07:45PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
iryo
06130
iryo06130
12:40PM Barcelona Sants11h02 11:42PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
iryo
06130
iryo06130
12:40PM Barcelona Sants6h37 07:17PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE INT
09730
Renfe AVE INT09730
12:50PM Barcelona Sants6h27 07:17PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE INT
09730
Renfe AVE INT09730
12:50PM Barcelona Sants6h55 07:45PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE INT
09730
Renfe AVE INT09730
12:50PM Barcelona Sants10h52 11:42PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03130
Renfe AVE03130
01:25PM Barcelona Sants10h17 11:42PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03130
Renfe AVE03130
01:25PM Barcelona Sants5h52 07:17PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03130
Renfe AVE03130
01:25PM Barcelona Sants6h20 07:45PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
iryo
06014
iryo06014
01:45PM Barcelona Sants8h03 09:48PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
iryo
06014
iryo06014
01:45PM Barcelona Sants9h50 11:35PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
iryo
06014
iryo06014
01:45PM Barcelona Sants9h57 11:42PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVLO
06308
Renfe AVLO06308
02:00PM Barcelona Sants9h42 11:42PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVLO
06308
Renfe AVLO06308
02:00PM Barcelona Sants7h48 09:48PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVLO
06308
Renfe AVLO06308
02:00PM Barcelona Sants9h35 11:35PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
iryo
06150
iryo06150
02:55PM Barcelona Sants8h47 11:42PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
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06150
iryo06150
02:55PM Barcelona Sants8h40 11:35PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
iryo
06150
iryo06150
02:55PM Barcelona Sants6h53 09:48PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03152
Renfe AVE03152
03:00PM Barcelona Sants6h48 09:48PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03152
Renfe AVE03152
03:00PM Barcelona Sants8h35 11:35PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03152
Renfe AVE03152
03:00PM Barcelona Sants8h42 11:42PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03992
Renfe AVE03992
03:15PM Barcelona Sants8h16 11:31PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03992
Renfe AVE03992
03:15PM Barcelona Sants7h00 10:15PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03992
Renfe AVE03992
03:15PM Barcelona Sants6h28 09:43PM Málaga María Zambrano0 transfersDirect
Renfe AVE
03150
Renfe AVE03150
03:25PM Barcelona Sants8h17 11:42PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
iryo
06160
iryo06160
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iryo06160
03:55PM Barcelona Sants6h31 10:26PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
iryo
06160
iryo06160
03:55PM Barcelona Sants7h47 11:42PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03162
Renfe AVE03162
04:00PM Barcelona Sants6h26 10:26PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03162
Renfe AVE03162
04:00PM Barcelona Sants7h35 11:35PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
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03162
Renfe AVE03162
04:00PM Barcelona Sants7h42 11:42PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
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03160
Renfe AVE03160
04:25PM Barcelona Sants7h17 11:42PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03160
Renfe AVE03160
04:25PM Barcelona Sants6h01 10:26PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03160
Renfe AVE03160
04:25PM Barcelona Sants7h10 11:35PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03172
Renfe AVE03172
05:00PM Barcelona Sants6h42 11:42PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03172
Renfe AVE03172
05:00PM Barcelona Sants6h35 11:35PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03170
Renfe AVE03170
05:25PM Barcelona Sants6h10 11:35PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer
Renfe AVE
03170
Renfe AVE03170
05:25PM Barcelona Sants6h17 11:42PM Málaga María Zambrano1 transfer

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Fastest train times from Barcelona to Málaga

Showing times and prices for Feb 18

Fastest Journey

5 h 52 m

Average

7 h 47 m

Trains per day

90

Distance

769 km

Of the 90 trains that leave Barcelona for Málaga every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Renfe AVE03130Renfe AVE+iryo0313006168
01:25PM5h52
Barcelona Sants
07:17PMMálaga María Zambrano
$681One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
iryo06020iryo06020
11:50AM5h52
Barcelona Sants
05:42PMMálaga María Zambrano
$701One-way
0 transfers
Renfe AVE03080Renfe AVE+Renfe AVE0308002112
08:25AM5h58
Barcelona Sants
02:23PMMálaga María Zambrano
$1291One-way
1 transfer
Renfe AVE03160Renfe AVE+Renfe AVE0316005862
04:25PM6h01
Barcelona Sants
10:26PMMálaga María Zambrano
$1771One-way
1 transfer
Renfe AVE03170Renfe AVE+Renfe AVE0317002202
05:25PM6h10
Barcelona Sants
11:35PMMálaga María Zambrano
$1201One-way
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Barcelona to Málaga

Trains from Barcelona to Málaga run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $47 (€42) if you book in advance.
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
Distance
477 miles (769 km)
Average train duration
6h 30m
Cheapest ticket price
$47 (€42)
Trains per day
2
Direct trains
2
Train providers
5
Fastest train
5h 52m
First train
05:30
Last train
18:25
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.
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Train companies: AVE, iryo and Renfe AVLO from Barcelona to Málaga trains

AVE, iryo and Renfe AVLO trains will get you from Barcelona to Málaga from $56 (€50). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

AVE offers excellent high-speed train services in Spain, including the route between Barcelona and Málaga. Omio, as an official Renfe AVE partner, shows you AVE train schedules so you can choose the fastest and cheapest Barcelona to Málaga train ticket. The distance between Barcelona and Málaga on AVE is approximately 477 miles (769 km) and prices start as low as $56 (€50) on Omio.

Renfe AVE has a wide variety of ticket types with special offers such as Promo, Promo + and Flexible tickets. If you are a regular Renfe customer, you can apply discount cards such as the Gold Card and the + Renfe Youth 50 Card at Omio when purchasing an AVE ticket.

The AVE trains are the most popular from Renfe, with the most schedules throughout the day. Their trains offer a restaurant, WiFi, bathrooms, entertainment on board and, most importantly, the highest speed to reach your destination. As one of the fastest trains in the entire world, AVE trains reach speeds up to 192 mph (310 kmh) on select routes and connect the main Spanish cities in just a few hours. Reserve your AVE tickets with Omio today!

AVE from Barcelona to Málaga train information:

  • Average Duration: 6 h 21 min
  • Cheapest Price: $56
  • AVE frequency: 2 a day

Trains from Barcelona to Malaga

There is a daily train operating the route from Barcelona to Malaga in Spain. It runs once a day on the high-speed train, on every day of the week. The journey is direct and doesn’t require any train changes along the way. It takes about 5h 56min to cover the approximately 477 miles (769 km) between Barcelona and Malaga. Omio also offers more frequent trains from Barcelona to the city of Granada, about 78 miles (125 km) northeast of Malaga.

Barcelona to Malaga Train Time: Daily Departures

There is just one train a day offered for the route from Barcelona to Malaga. This same route is available Sunday through Saturday. It’s on the Spanish high-speed train and takes more or less 5h 56min to get to Malaga. This train from Barcelona to Malaga departs at around 3:50 p.m., arriving in Malaga at about 9:46 p.m. There are also three more route options offered, every day except Mondays, that arrive in the city of Granada, instead of Malaga. On Mondays, there is only one alternative route to Granada from Barcelona.

How long is the journey by train from Barcelona to Malaga?

The train from Barcelona is direct and doesn’t require changing trains at any point before arriving in Malaga. The total duration of this journey adds up to about 5h 56min, covering a distance of more or less 477 miles (769 km). The route is operated by one of the Spanish railway’s high-speed trains. The alternative options offered that arrive in Granada, instead of Malaga, take from about 6h 52min to 9h 22min. This time difference depends on the number of changes the train makes before arriving at the final destination.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Barcelona to Malaga?

Departure train station: The trains for this route depart from the Barcelona-Sants Train Station. This Barcelona train station is located about 2.5 miles (4 km) southwest of the city center. There is a complete public transportation system in the city of Barcelona that can get you to the train station from any part of the city. From downtown it can take you more or less 15min to get to Barcelona-Sants by metro. The Barcelona-Sants Train Station offers a variety of dining options as well as shops and travel information points.

Arrival train station: The arrival station in Malaga is the Malaga Maria Zambrano Train Station. This Malaga train station is located out of the downtown area, just about 1 mile (1.6 km) from the historic city center. It’s possible to get to the center by public transportation or even walking. The Malaga metro system can get you downtown in under 15min, and walking can take more or less 20min. The Malaga María Zambrano Train Station has multiple restaurants, car rental agencies, various stores and even a movie theater.

Malaga Plaza Tourist. Source: Shutterstock

Which train companies travel from Barcelona to Malaga?

The company operating the trains from Barcelona to Malaga is the national Spanish railway system, the RENFE. The RENFE has both standard long-distance trains as well as high-speed trains. In this case, the trains going from Barcelona to Malaga are the RENFE AVE high-speed trains. These high-speed trains make the journey from Barcelona to Malaga in about 5h 56min and are direct, not requiring passengers to change trains before arriving in Malaga. The alternative routes to the area near Malaga, offered by Omio, arrive in Granada and they are also operated by RENFE AVE. These alternative routes, however, do have changes along the way.

RENFE trains from Barcelona to Malaga

The RENFE trains operating the routes from Barcelona to Malaga are run by the RENFE AVE high-speed trains. These high-speed trains cover the distance of about 477 miles (769 km) in just about six hours. There is one RENFE AVE train, available through Omio, making the direct trip from Barcelona to Malaga. It departs every day of the week at around 3:50 p.m. from the Barcelona-Sants train station and is the fastest way to get from Barcelona to Malaga by train. It stops in seven train stations throughout Spain before arriving in the Malaga Maria Zambrano Train Station.

Train Barcelona to Malaga: Services on Board

Traveling on the RENFE AVE train from Barcelona to Malaga, you are offered two different classes. You can choose to travel in either Second Class or Second+ Class. The difference between these two classes is that Second+ offers wider seats and extra legroom. When traveling on RENFE AVE trains you’re permitted 3 baggage items that cannot exceed 55 lbs (25 kg) in total.

Folded bicycles in a cover are considered hand luggage as long as the sum of the dimensions doesn’t exceed 71in (180 cm). If your bicycle doesn’t fold or is larger, you may book a spot for your bicycle, paying a fee. Pets are also allowed to travel with you on your trip with RENFE AVE as long as the animal is in a pet carrier or cage and does not weigh over 22 lbs (10 kg). When purchasing your RENFE AVE ticket you may specify that you request a ticket for a wheelchair accessible seat. The RENFE AVE trains have accessible areas, as well as ramps to help board the trains.

How to find cheap train tickets from Barcelona to Malaga?

The main way of finding affordable train tickets is by booking in advance. If you avoid purchasing tickets at the last minute, it’s more likely that the prices will be more affordable. Among other ways of saving money, if you have flexible dates it will be easier to pick and choose the train options that are more affordable, without being limited to specific departures.

When booking in advance, the trips from Barcelona to Malaga seem to be more expensive traveling on Friday. If you have the flexible dates mentioned previously, avoid traveling on this day for more affordable rates. In this case, there aren’t any other options throughout the day to choose from, or routes with stopovers that could make the trip less expensive.

Malaga Port Biker. Source: Shutterstock

To Malaga by train—travel tips

Malaga is a Spanish city located on the southern coast of the country, called the Costa del Sol. Malaga is known for its sunny and warm weather as well as its Andalusian southern charm. While you’re in Malaga there are a few sights you have to see. For instance, there is the Alcazaba of Malaga, a medieval Moorish fortress with beautiful sea views.

Within the historic center of Malaga, you’ll find the ancient Roman Theater of Malaga and the Renaissance architecture of the Cathedral of Malaga. The city of Malaga is also known as the birthplace of the famous Spanish artist, Picasso. In the city center there is the Picasso Museum Malaga, a museum of his art collection in a converted palace.

Out of the downtown area of Malaga, up on a hill there is the Gibralfaro Castle overlooking the city and the Mediterranean Sea. Being on the coast, you can also spend the day at the beach and enjoy some of the classic southern fish and seafood dishes. For example, try a typical dish of fried fish, “fritura malagueña" or roasted sardines called “espeto".

Return trains from Malaga to Barcelona are also available.


Deutsche Bahn trains from Barcelona to Malaga

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Deutsche Bahn is the main railroad company in Germany. On average, about 40,000 train journeys are made in Germany every day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types—make savings with offers such as the Sparpreis ticket or apply discount cards with the BahnCard. Check whether you can also use them on the DB route from Barcelona to Malaga. You can find information on ticket cancelation in our Help Center.

DB has different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its railroads, which differ in terms of comfort and travel time. While restrooms, for example, are part of the standard equipment, other offers such as an on-board restaurant or Wi-Fi access are only available on certain trains. With Omio you can easily check the Deutsche Bahn timetable for your journey from Barcelona to Malaga and book cheap DB tickets. More information on rail travel in Germany and Europe.


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FAQs: Trains from Barcelona to Málaga

FAQs: Travel by train from Barcelona to Málaga easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Málaga.
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Cheap train tickets from Barcelona to Málaga can start from as little as $42 (€37) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Barcelona to Málaga is $119 (€107); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Barcelona to Málaga train travel time is 6 h 21 min   for the 477 mile (769 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Barcelona to Málaga leaves at 5: 30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Barcelona to Málaga leaves at 6: 25 PM.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Barcelona to Málaga without having to change trains with AVE. There are 2 direct trains from Barcelona to Málaga each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Take the Barcelona to Málaga train with AVE. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the trip from Barcelona to Málaga as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 6: 25 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Barcelona Sants, which is located around 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Málaga María Zambrano, located 2 miles (3.3 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a train from Barcelona to Málaga is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Málaga from Barcelona including taking a train, bus or flight.

Popular train stations from Barcelona to Málaga

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The major train station for departures in Barcelona is Barcelona Sants. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Barcelona Sants for your trip from Barcelona to Málaga.
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Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
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Distance to city center
1 km
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  • Hotspots in and near restaurants.
Lockers
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  • Staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00.
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  • McDonald’s
  • Caffe di Fiore
  • Ars Café
  • Café de l'Estació
  • Café de l’Estació Deli
  • Lavazza
  • Como
  • Peter's
  • Tutti Frutti
  • Enrique Tomás
  • & many more
Accessibility
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  • All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
Hotel
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  • Apartments Eixample
  • Apartment Guell
  • Sweet Inn Callao
Ticket Office
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  • Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
Public transit options for Barcelona Sants
  • Metro lines: L3, L5
  • Bus lines: A1, A2
  • Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Talgo, Trenhotel, TGV, Avant, Intercity, R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, RG1, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17
The major train station for arrivals in Málaga is Malaga María Zambrano. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Malaga María Zambrano for your journey to Málaga from Barcelona.
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  • Mon - Sun: 05:00 - 00:45
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Distance to city center
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  • Free throughout the station.
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  • Open daily from 07:00 to 23:00.
Dining
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  • 100 Montaditos
  • Burger King
  • Dunkin' Coffee
  • Gino's
  • Lizarran
  • Orient Express Cafeteria
  • The Posada of Brazil
  • Pizza Hut
  • Rail Coffee
  • The Good Burger
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • The station is fully accessible and includes adapted elevators and platforms. Additional services can be arranged by contacting the station before traveling.
Hotel
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  • Hotel ILUNION Málaga
  • Barceló Málaga
  • Eurostars Málaga
Ticket Office
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  • Mon - Sun: 05:00 - 00:45
Public transit options for Malaga María Zambrano
  • Commuter rail lines: C1, C2
  • Bus lines: 1, 3, 10, 16, 19, 24, 27, C2
  • Train lines: Avant, AVE, Media Distancia

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