What are the departure and arrival points in Barcelona and in Málaga?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barcelona to Málaga: Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses. Trains most often depart from Barcelona at Barcelona Sants and arrive in Málaga at Malaga María Zambrano.

Which travel companies can take me from Barcelona to Málaga?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Barcelona to Málaga: You can take a bus from Barcelona to Málaga with Alsa. Cheap tickets can be found for $116 (€103) with Alsa from Barcelona to Málaga. You can go to Málaga from Barcelona by train with Renfe AVE. You'll see cheap train tickets for $112 (€100) with Renfe AVE from Barcelona to Málaga on Omio.

Can I find a direct route from Barcelona to Málaga?

Yes, there are direct routes from Barcelona to Málaga with the following travel companies: You can check for a direct train to Málaga with Renfe AVE with 1 direct train per day. Direct services to Málaga tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

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from Barcelona to Málaga

How to get from Barcelona to Málaga by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Barcelona to Málaga is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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Barcelona El Prat Airport

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Barcelona Sants

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Travel Information between Barcelona and Málaga

	Distance	477 miles (769 km)
	Available travel modes	Bus or train
	Ticket price range	$112 - $116
	Cheapest mode	Train • $112 (€100) • 6 h 16 min
	Fastest mode	Train • $112 (€100) • 6 h 16 min
	Popular travel companies	Alsa or Renfe AVE

Take a bus or train to travel 477 miles (769 km) to Málaga from Barcelona. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 6 h 16 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $112 (€100). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Alsa or Renfe AVE among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Barcelona to Málaga.

How to Travel from Barcelona to Malaga

The journey from Barcelona to Malaga is popular with both business and leisure travelers in Spain. Traveling from Barcelona to Malaga is simple with flights, buses, and trains to choose from. Direct journeys between Barcelona and Malaga are available by plane and bus. Key departure points include Barcelona Sants train station, Barcelona Nord Bus station, and Barcelona Prat airport.

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Barcelona to Malaga Travel Comparison

Average Price	Travel Time	Cheapest Time to Book
€55	14:45 h	2 Months Ahead
€70	5:30 h	2 Months Ahead
€59	1:40 h	1 Month Ahead

What is the best way to travel from Barcelona to Malaga?

Cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Malaga

Buses from Barcelona to Malaga are a cheap way to travel in Spain. Alsa provides 6 buses departing every day, starting early in the morning just after 1:00 a.m. and running every couple of hours until 6:20 p.m. The journey takes between 14 hours and 45 minutes, and 17 hours in total, and no changes are needed along the route. This travel option is perfect for travelers with a little more time on their hands that want to see the beautiful Spanish countryside.

Fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Madrid

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Flying is the fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Malaga. Taking a direct flight can last as little as an hour and forty minutes, and travelers can pick from a large variety of flights seven days a week. Flights traveling from Barcelona to Malaga depart from Barcelona's El Prat airport and arrive at Malaga's airport. Several airlines travel directly from Barcelona to Madrid include Iberia, Air Europa, and Vueling.

Most popular way to travel from Barcelona to Malaga

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Taking the train will get you to Malaga in a little over 5 hours, and it's a comfortable way to make the journey from Barcelona. Trains from Barcelona to Malaga are operated by Renfe, starting at 5:50 a.m. and finishing at 5:25 p.m. - so there are departures throughout the day. All trains leave from Barcelona Sants and arrive at Malaga Maria Zambrano station.

How to get from Barcelona to Málaga

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When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Barcelona to Málaga, 57,01% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Barcelona to Málaga, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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About Malaga

When travelling to Malaga it is best to purchase a flight arriving at Malaga Costa Del Sol Airport. The city center is only 10 km from the airport and can be reached by bus, taxi or train. The bus costs about 2€ and takes 25 minutes, while the train and taxi both take about 15 minutes to get downtown and cost around 3.35€ and 20€ respectively. Malaga can also be reached by high speed train arriving at Málaga-María Zambrano train station.

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You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $54 (€48). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

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Travel 477 miles (769 km) from Barcelona to Málaga comfortably with AVE, the high-speed travel from Spain’s national railroad company, Renfe. As an official travel partner of Renfe AVE, we show you all the AVE travel schedules and the best deals for the Barcelona to Málaga trip so you can spend more time enjoying your vacation. Simply check the AVE travel times and tickets for the route, including the Promo, Promo + and Flexible tickets, and book cheap AVE tickets to Málaga from Barcelona. 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 travel 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 travel; with its high speed of up to 192 mph (310 kmh) on select routes, AVE is one of the fastest travel in the entire world. All AVE travel have a restaurant, bathroom, WiFi and entertainment on board.

Alsa is the main travel company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK travel 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 travel journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal travel with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe travel like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

Cheapest Price: $113

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Iberia is Spain’s leading airline, headquartered in Adolfo Suárez-Madrid Barajas in Madrid, offering flights around Europe and across the world. It offers different fares for your next travel to Málaga from Barcelona including: Basic Fare, Classic Fare, Flexible Fare and Business Club.

Ryanair is one of the biggest and most popular low-cost airlines in Europe, headquartered in Ireland. Hopping on a travel and flying to popular European destinations quickly and affordably is made easy with Ryanair. This budget airline is known for operating direct travel to smaller or secondary airports usually outside major cities to keep costs down. A Ryanair travel ticket between Barcelona and Málaga includes allowance of one small personal bag; additional fees tend to apply for cabin baggage and checked baggage.

Cheapest Price: $54

FAQs: Travel from Barcelona to Málaga

FAQs: Travel 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.

You can get to Málaga from Barcelona 2 different ways: bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Málaga is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $112 (€100) compared to other travel options to Málaga:

Taking a train costs $4 (€3) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $116 (€103).

The fastest way to get to Málaga from Barcelona is by train with an average travel time of 6 h 16 min.

Other travel options to Málaga take longer:

Getting to Málaga by bus takes 15 h 45 min on average.

Málaga is approximately 477 miles (769 km) away from Barcelona.

The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Málaga is:

2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Málaga from Barcelona as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barcelona to Málaga:

Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
Trains most often depart from Barcelona at Barcelona Sants and arrive in Málaga at Malaga María Zambrano.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Barcelona to Málaga:

You can take a bus from Barcelona to Málaga with Alsa. Cheap tickets can be found for $116 (€103) with Alsa from Barcelona to Málaga.
You can go to Málaga from Barcelona by train with Renfe AVE. You'll see cheap train tickets for $112 (€100) with Renfe AVE from Barcelona to Málaga on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Barcelona to Málaga with the following travel companies:

You can check for a direct train to Málaga with Renfe AVE with 1 direct train per day.

Direct services to Málaga tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Your trip from Barcelona to Málaga doesn't have to end in Málaga. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Madrid, Sevilla or Granada. If you’d like to add Madrid, Sevilla or Granada to your Barcelona to Málaga tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Málaga today!

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