How to travel from Barcelona to Málaga

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Travel Information between Barcelona and Málaga

distanceDistance477 miles (769 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$47 - $66
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $47 (€42) • 5 h 52 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $49 (€44) • 1 h 40 min
carriersPopular travel companiesAlsa, Vueling Airlines or iryo

Travel 477 miles (769 km) by train, bus or flight between Barcelona and Málaga. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Alsa, Vueling Airlines or iryo among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Barcelona to Málaga.

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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

iryo06020
11:50AM6h00
Barcelona Sants
05:50PMMálaga María Zambrano
$1141One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
iryo06020
11:50AM6h00
Barcelona Sants
05:50PMMálaga María Zambrano
$1141One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Vueling AirlinesVY2113
10:05PM1h40
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
11:45PMMalaga Airport (AGP)
$1271One-way
0 transfers
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iryo06130 · 06168
01:05PM6h45
Barcelona Sants
07:50PMMálaga María Zambrano
$1231One-way
1 transfer
iryo06020 · 06168
11:50AM8h00
Barcelona Sants
07:50PMMálaga María Zambrano
$1231One-way
1 transfer
iryo06012 · 06020
09:43AM8h07
Barcelona Sants
05:50PMMálaga María Zambrano
$1281One-way
1 transfer
AlsaNormal
09:00AM15h00
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
12:00AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
$1621One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
07:00AM15h00
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
10:00PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
$1621One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
05:00PM15h30
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
08:30AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
$1621One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY2121
03:25PM1h45
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
05:10PMMalaga Airport (AGP)
$1361One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY2117
12:00PM1h45
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
01:45PMMalaga Airport (AGP)
$1451One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY2111
08:50AM1h45
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
10:35AMMalaga Airport (AGP)
$1661One-way
0 transfers

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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

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buses

€55

14:45 h

2 Months Ahead

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€70

5:30 h

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€59

1:40 h

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

Cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Malaga


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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

The Best Way According to our Users

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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Vueling Airlines, AVE and Alsa will get you from Barcelona to Málaga at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Travel comfortably with AVE, Renfe's high-speed train. Check all the AVE schedules and find the cheapest ticket on Omio!

    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.

      Vueling is one of Spain’s leading low-cost airlines where you can choose between Basic, Optima or Time Flex tickets for your next journey

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