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Compare bus, flight, and train 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 $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 26m. 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 $33, and a bus costs an average of $143.
Distance: 506 miles (815 km)
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$145 Average price | $155 Average price | $120 Average price Cheapest |
5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 47m Average total duration 14h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.4 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Marbella to Barcelona is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Marbella to Barcelona:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marbella to Barcelona costing on average $45 (€36).
A train is $109 (€89) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Marbella to Barcelona costing on average $143 (€116).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 2m.
Bus takes on average 16h 15m.
- Around 29 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, flight, and train 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 Marbella, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Avanza to go to Barcelona by bus.
- Travel with iryo to go to Barcelona by train.
- Travel with Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, Air Europa, Iberia, Iberia Express, TAP Portugal to go to Barcelona by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with iryo.
- 11 direct flights per day with Vueling Airlines, Ryanair.
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