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Compare bus, train, and flight for Málaga to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 23m. 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 $56, and a flight costs an average of $51.
Distance: 477 miles (769 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$107 Average price Cheapest | $184 Average price | $128 Average price |
7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 53m Average total duration 15h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Barcelona:
A train is $21 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Barcelona costing on average $128 (€102).
A train is $77 (€61) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Barcelona costing on average $184 (€147).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 41m.
Bus takes on average 15h 23m.
Travel optionsfrom Málaga to Barcelona
How to get from Málaga to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Málaga to Barcelona is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 039937:55 AM6h59Málaga María Zambrano2:54 PMBarcelona Sants$651One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 039937:55 AM6h59Málaga María Zambrano2:54 PMBarcelona Sants$651One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- VY21106:45 AM1h30Malaga Airport8:15 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$2631One-way0 transfers
Other options
08664+039936:32 AM8h22Málaga María Zambrano2:54 PMBarcelona Sants$781One-way1 transfer- 02063 · 039935:37 AM9h17Málaga María Zambrano2:54 PMBarcelona Sants$761One-way1 transfer
02109+0315110:32 AM7h27Málaga María Zambrano5:59 PMBarcelona Sants$1021One-way1 transfer
- Normal9:30 PM15h00Malaga, Estación de Autobuses12:30 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$1391One-way0 transfers
- Normal · Normal5:30 PM15h45Malaga, Estación de Autobuses9:15 AMEl Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)$1401One-way1 transfer
- Normal8:00 AM16h30Malaga, Estación de Autobuses12:30 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$1391One-way0 transfers
- VY211811:55 PM1h35Malaga Airport1:30 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$1281One-way0 transfers
- IB504411:55 PM1h35Malaga Airport1:30 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$1891One-way0 transfers
- VY21162:35 PM1h40Malaga Airport4:15 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$2401One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Barcelona:
A train is $21 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Barcelona costing on average $128 (€102).
A train is $77 (€61) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Barcelona costing on average $184 (€147).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 41m.
Bus takes on average 15h 23m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Málaga and Barcelona as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Malaga Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Málaga María Zambrano and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Buses mostly depart from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port de Tanger Med and arrive in Port of Barcelona.
- Travel with AVE, iryo, Renfe AVLO to go to Barcelona by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Barcelona by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, Air Europa, Iberia, Iberia Express, TAP Portugal, Eurowings, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Air Nostrum to go to Barcelona by flight.
- 4 direct trains per day with AVE, iryo, Renfe AVLO.
- 4 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 11 direct flights per day with Vueling, Ryanair, Iberia.
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