How to get from Barcelona to Málaga by train, bus or flight.
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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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.
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.
Trains from Barcelona to Malaga | Buses from Barcelona to Malaga | Flights from Barcelona to Malaga
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Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€55 |
14:45 h |
2 Months Ahead |
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€70 |
5:30 h |
2 Months Ahead |
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€59 |
1:40 h |
1 Month Ahead |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Barcelona to Málaga with the following travel companies:
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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