How to travel from Marbella to Barcelona

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Marbella to Barcelona

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Marbella to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $79. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $79, and a flight costs an average of $36.

Distance: 506 miles (815 km)

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$149

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$106

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$195

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The cheapest way to travel from Marbella to Barcelona is a train with an average price of $106 (€88).

This is compared to other travel options from Marbella to Barcelona:

A train is $43 (€36) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Marbella to Barcelona costing on average $149 (€124).

A train is $43 (€36) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marbella to Barcelona costing on average $150 (€124).

The fastest way to travel from Marbella to Barcelona is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 58m.

Bus takes on average 14h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Marbella and Barcelona including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Marbella to Barcelona among Omio's users.

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from Marbella to Barcelona

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • AlsaNormal
    8:15 PM16h15
    Marbella, Estación de Autobuses
    12:30 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    $1431One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal
    8:15 PM16h15
    Marbella, Estación de Autobuses
    12:30 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    $1431One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • VuelingVY2124
    8:05 PM1h35
    Malaga Airport
    9:40 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $1701One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • AvanzaNORMAL.+iryo06021
    9:05 AM9h08
    Marbella, Estación de Autobuses
    6:13 PMBarcelona Sants
    $1631One-way
    1 transfer
  • AvanzaNORMAL.+iryo06021
    9:00 AM9h13
    Marbella, Estación de Autobuses
    6:13 PMBarcelona Sants
    $1631One-way
    1 transfer
  • AvanzaNORMAL.+iryo06021
    8:55 AM9h18
    Marbella, Estación de Autobuses
    6:13 PMBarcelona Sants
    $1631One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal
    11:50 PM18h05
    Marbella, Estación de Autobuses
    5:55 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    $1431One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY2120
    1:20 PM1h40
    Malaga Airport
    3:00 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $1451One-way
    0 transfers
  • AvanzaNORMAL.+VuelingVY2120
    9:40 AM5h20
    Marbella, Estación de Autobuses
    3:00 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $1551One-way
    1 transfer
  • AvanzaNORMAL.+VuelingVY2120
    9:00 AM6h00
    Marbella, Estación de Autobuses
    3:00 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $1551One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Marbella to Barcelona

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 Marbella to Barcelona.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Marbella and Barcelona including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Marbella to Barcelona is a train with an average price of $106 (€88).

This is compared to other travel options from Marbella to Barcelona:

A train is $43 (€36) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Marbella to Barcelona costing on average $149 (€124).

A train is $43 (€36) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marbella to Barcelona costing on average $150 (€124).

The fastest way to travel from Marbella to Barcelona is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 58m.

Bus takes on average 14h 11m.

The distance from Marbella to Barcelona is approximately 506 miles (815 km).
The average frequency per day from Marbella to Barcelona is:
  • Around 31 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marbella and Barcelona as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Marbella to Barcelona:
  • 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 Marbella, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Marbella to Barcelona, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Barcelona by bus.
  • Travel with iryo to go to Barcelona by train.
  • Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, Air Europa, Iberia, Iberia Express, TAP Portugal to go to Barcelona by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Marbella to Barcelona with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct trains per day with iryo.
  • 11 direct flights per day with Vueling, Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Marbella to Barcelona often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Paris, Valencia, Seville, Zaragoza. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Barcelona and these popular destinations at a great price.
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