Where do I depart from Málaga? Where do I arrive in Barcelona?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Málaga to Barcelona: Most travelers board their bus from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.

Which travel companies can get me from Málaga to Barcelona?

Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with between Málaga and Barcelona: You can travel by bus from Málaga to Barcelona with Alsa, and you can find Alsa Málaga to Barcelona tickets for $111 (€96) on Omio.

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from Málaga to Barcelona

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

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

11:05PM1h35

Malaga Airport

12:40AMBarcelona El Prat Airport

€731One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

09:10PM11h45

Malaga Airport

08:55AMBarcelona El Prat Airport

€661One-way

1 transfer

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11:05PM1h35

Malaga Airport

12:40AMBarcelona El Prat Airport

€731One-way

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02:55PM6h25

Málaga-María Zambrano

09:20PMBarcelona Sants

€1131One-way

1 transfer

04:44PM6h16

Málaga-María Zambrano

11:00PMBarcelona Sants

€1121One-way

0 transfers

04:25PM1h40

Malaga Airport

06:05PMBarcelona El Prat Airport

€931One-way

0 transfers

03:10PM1h40

Malaga Airport

04:50PMBarcelona El Prat Airport

€931One-way

0 transfers

09:30AM1h40

Malaga Airport

11:10AMBarcelona El Prat Airport

€1031One-way

0 transfers

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Travel Information to Barcelona from Málaga

	Distance	477 miles (769 km)
	Available travel modes	Bus
	Popular travel companies	Alsa

Take a bus to travel 477 miles (769 km) from Málaga to Barcelona. Alsa is the main travel company operating this route. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Málaga to Barcelona.

How to get from Málaga to Barcelona

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Málaga to Barcelona, 60,74% 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 Málaga to Barcelona, 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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Looking for a comfortable way to travel from Málaga to Barcelona? Reserve your Renfe AVE travel to Barcelona from Málaga with Omio today! Renfe is Spain’s national travel company that offers a wide variety of connections throughout the country as well as France and Portugal, including the Málaga to Barcelona trip. Omio shows you current AVE schedules and tickets to cover the 477 miles (769 km) distance. You can choose from ticket options like Promo, Promo + or Flexible for the best deals on this trip. Renfe discount cards, such as the Renfe Gold Card and the + Renfe Youth 50 Card, can also be applied when purchasing your AVE ticket on Omio.

As the main high-speed travel service in Spain, AVE provides amenities like a restaurant, bathrooms, WiFi access, and onboard entertainment on its routes. AVE covers long distances and connects major cities in Spain in just a few hours thanks to its high speed. These travel can reach speeds up to 192 mph (310 kmh) on select routes, making AVE travel one of the fastest in the entire world. AVE offers all travelers ultimate comfort, flexibility and convenience, and on Omio you can book AVE tickets in a few steps!

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: $115

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 Málaga and Barcelona includes allowance of one small personal bag; additional fees tend to apply for cabin baggage and checked baggage.

FAQs: Travel from Málaga to Barcelona

FAQs: Travel to Barcelona 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 Málaga to Barcelona.

You can get from Málaga to Barcelona by bus.

The Málaga to Barcelona distance is around 477 miles (769 km).

The average frequency per day from Málaga to Barcelona is:

Around 1 bus per day.

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

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

Most travelers board their bus from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.

Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with between Málaga and Barcelona:

You can travel by bus from Málaga to Barcelona with Alsa, and you can find Alsa Málaga to Barcelona tickets for $111 (€96) on Omio.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Málaga to Barcelona:

1 direct bus per day with Alsa.

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

Many of our customers who book a trip from Málaga to Barcelona often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Madrid, Paris or Valencia. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Málaga and Barcelona itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Barcelona and any of these top destinations today!