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Fastest train times from Barcelona to Málaga
Fastest Journey
6 h 7 m
Average
7 h 17 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
769 km
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Overview: Train from Barcelona to Málaga
 | Distance | 477 miles (769 km) |
 | Average train duration | 6 h 15 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $113 (€102) |
 | Train frequency | 2 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there is 1 direct train a day |
 | Train companies | Renfe AVE |
Trains from Barcelona to Málaga cover the 477 miles (769 km) long route taking on average 6 h 15 min with our travel partners like Renfe AVE. Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $83 (€75), but the average price of train tickets is $113 (€102). Travelers depart most frequently from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Malaga María Zambrano.
Train companies: AVE from Barcelona to Málaga trains
Travel to Málaga from Barcelona from $83 (€75) with Omio’s train partners AVE! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.
Travel 477 miles (769 km) between Barcelona and Málaga comfortably with AVE, the high-speed trains from Spain’s national railroad company, Renfe. As an official travel partner of Renfe AVE, we show you all the AVE train schedules and the best deals for the Barcelona to Málaga trip so you can spend more time enjoying your vacation. Simply check the AVE train times and tickets for the route, including the Promo, Promo + and Flexible tickets, and book cheap AVE tickets from Barcelona to Málaga. Renfe also offers discount cards that you can add when buying your tickets with Omio, such as the + Renfe Youth 50 Card and the Gold Card.
AVE trains connect the most important cities in the country in just a few hours and offer a multitude of schedules throughout the day for greater comfort and flexibility. The AVE is undoubtedly Renfe's most popular train; with its high speed of up to 192 mph (310 kmh) on select routes, AVE is one of the fastest trains in the entire world. All AVE trains have a restaurant, bathroom, WiFi and entertainment on board.
AVE from Barcelona to Málaga train information:
- Average Duration: 6 h 31 min
- AVE frequency: 1 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.
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Taking the Train from Barcelona
All trains from Barcelona to Malaga depart from Barcelona Sants Station, which can be found in the city's Montjuic district. To get there from the city center, just take the Barcelona Metro to Sants-Estacion. The journey time from Las Ramblas or Eixample is only 10 minutes. If you are coming from more distant parts of the city, regional train services terminate at Sants, providing access from all parts of Catalonia. The airport at El Prat is also well connected to Sants, making it easy to transfer straight from your flight to Malaga.
Getting into Malaga by Train
Malaga is the gateway to some of Europe's sunniest, sandiest beaches, but it's more than that. This bustling, youthful city has vibrant nightlife, great food and some stunning historical attractions from the city's Moorish period. If you like good food and history - Malaga is a great place to come. Services between Barcelona and Malaga all arrive at Maria Zambrano Station, to the south-east of the city center and not far from Malaga's port. Buses C2 and 20 serve the center, while if you are heading on to resorts like Fuengirola, the Cercanias train network starts at Maria Zambrano.
FAQs: Trains from Barcelona to Málaga
When departing from Barcelona, you have various train station options to start your route from including Barcelona Sants, Barcelona Passeig De Gracia and Barcelona. When arriving in Málaga, you can end your trip in train stations like Malaga María Zambrano and Malaga-Aeropuerto.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Barcelona Sants, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Malaga María Zambrano, located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre.
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