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Compare bus, train, and flight for Barcelona to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $54, and a flight costs an average of $39.
Distance: 477 miles (769 km)
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$111 Average price Cheapest | $200 Average price | $140 Average price | $189 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 39m Average total duration Fastest 4h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 15m Average total duration 14h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Málaga:
A train is $30 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Málaga costing on average $140 (€113).
A train is $89 (€72) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Málaga costing on average $200 (€162).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 38m.
Bus takes on average 14h 45m.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Málaga
How to get from Barcelona to Málaga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Málaga is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- VY211311:40 PM1h45Barcelona El Prat Airport1:25 AMMalaga Airport$571One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- VY211311:40 PM1h45Barcelona El Prat Airport1:25 AMMalaga Airport$571One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- VY211311:40 PM1h45Barcelona El Prat Airport1:25 AMMalaga Airport$571One-way0 transfers
Other options
039923:41 PM7h06Barcelona Sants10:47 PMMálaga María Zambrano$961One-way0 transfers- 0602011:25 AM6h39Barcelona Sants6:04 PMMálaga María Zambrano$1221One-way0 transfers
- Normal7:00 AM15h00Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord10:00 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$1371One-way0 transfers
- Normal5:00 PM15h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord8:30 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$1371One-way0 transfers
- Normal12:00 PM17h00Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord5:00 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$1371One-way0 transfers
- VY21198:35 PM1h45Barcelona El Prat Airport10:20 PMMalaga Airport$671One-way0 transfers
FR 4838:55 PM1h50Barcelona El Prat Airport10:45 PMMalaga Airport$701One-way0 transfers- VY21213:45 PM1h45Barcelona El Prat Airport5:30 PMMalaga Airport$921One-way0 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.
Trains from Barcelona to Malaga | Buses from Barcelona to Malaga | Flights from Barcelona to Malaga
Barcelona to Malaga Travel Comparison
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Cheapest Time to Book |
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€55 |
14:45 h |
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€70 |
5:30 h |
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€59 |
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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
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
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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Málaga:
A train is $30 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Málaga costing on average $140 (€113).
A train is $89 (€72) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Málaga costing on average $200 (€162).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 38m.
Bus takes on average 14h 45m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Málaga as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Barcelona and arrive in Port de Tanger Med.
- Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, Air Europa, Iberia, TAP Portugal, Air Nostrum, Royal Air Maroc, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Eurowings to go to Málaga by flight.
- Travel with iryo, AVE, Renfe AVLO, SNCF OUIGO to go to Málaga by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Málaga by bus.
- 11 direct flights per day with Vueling, Ryanair.
- 4 direct trains per day with iryo, AVE, Renfe AVLO.
- 4 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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