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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 an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $46, while a flight costs an average of $280.
Distance: 477 miles (769 km)
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$46 Average price Cheapest | $280 Average price | $140 Average price | $185 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 21h 53m Average total duration 21h 23m 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 $94 (€78) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Málaga costing on average $140 (€117).
A train is $234 (€195) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Málaga costing on average $280 (€234).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 41m.
Bus takes on average 21h 53m.
The journey is about 3h 36m faster (6h 11m by train vs 9h 47m by car) and roughly $140 (€116) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($46 (€38) vs $185 (€155)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
06060 · 061085:45 AM6h54Barcelona Sants12:39 PMMálaga María Zambrano$1141One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 06060 · 061085:45 AM6h54Barcelona Sants12:39 PMMálaga María Zambrano$1141One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- VY21157:10 AM1h45Barcelona El Prat Airport8:55 AMMalaga Airport$3431One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 06060 · 061185:45 AM8h59Barcelona Sants2:44 PMMálaga María Zambrano$1191One-way1 transfer
- 06060+020925:45 AM6h48Barcelona Sants12:33 PMMálaga María Zambrano$1221One-way1 transfer
- 03060+061086:20 AM6h19Barcelona Sants12:39 PMMálaga María Zambrano$1301One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal1:00 AM20h01Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord9:01 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$1331One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal7:00 PM17h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord12:30 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$1351One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal1:00 AM17h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord6:30 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$1351One-way1 transfer
UX7706 · UX503111:50 AM11h15Barcelona El Prat Airport11:05 PMMalaga Airport$2101One-way1 transfer- UX7706 · UX503511:50 AM19h55Barcelona El Prat Airport7:45 AMMalaga Airport$2191One-way1 transfer
- UX7706 · UX504311:50 AM24h00Barcelona El Prat Airport11:50 AMMalaga Airport$2451One-way1 transfer
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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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€55 |
14:45 h |
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€70 |
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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 $94 (€78) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Málaga costing on average $140 (€117).
A train is $234 (€195) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Málaga costing on average $280 (€234).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 41m.
Bus takes on average 21h 53m.
- Around 70 trains per day.
- Around 35 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses 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.
- Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, Air Europa, Iberia, Lufthansa, Royal Air Maroc, ITA, TAP Portugal, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, azores airlines, BA Euroflyer, Alba Star, Icelandair, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, CitizenPlane, Iberia Express, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Smartwings, GetJet Airlines to go to Málaga by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus to go to Málaga by bus.
- Travel with iryo, AVE, Renfe AVLO, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe ALVIA to go to Málaga by train.
- 13 direct flights per day with Vueling, Ryanair, CitizenPlane.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 2 direct trains per day with iryo, AVE, SNCF OUIGO.
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