The cheapest and fastest buses from Barcelona to Málaga María Zambrano
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€111
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€127
Fastest journey on Sep 19
15 h
Average journey duration on Sep 19
16 h 39 m
Buses on Sep 19
8
Distance
771 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona to Málaga María Zambrano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Málaga María Zambrano will cost around €127 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €111.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 8 buses from Barcelona to Málaga María Zambrano, including 3 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 771 km distance in an average of 16 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 18 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Normal7:00 AM15h00Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord10:00 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses€1111One-way0 transfers
Normal12:00 PM17h00Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord5:00 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses€1111One-way0 transfers
Normal5:00 PM15h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord8:30 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses€1111One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal · Normal11:59 PM18h31Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord6:30 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses€1121One-way2 transfers
Normal · Normal7:00 PM17h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord12:30 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses€1121One-way1 transfer
Normal7:00 AM15h00Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord10:00 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses€1111One-way0 transfers
Normal5:00 PM15h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord8:30 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses€1111One-way0 transfers
Normal12:00 PM17h00Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord5:00 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses€1111One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal7:00 PM17h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord12:30 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses€1121One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal · Normal6:00 PM18h15Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord12:15 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses€1331One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Barcelona to Málaga María Zambrano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Málaga María Zambrano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €40 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €40, while a flight costs an average of €266.
Distance: 771 km
Compare bus with
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€122 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest | €266 Average price | €155 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
22h 23m Average total duration 21h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Málaga María Zambrano:
A train is €82 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Málaga María Zambrano costing on average €122.
A train is €226 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Málaga María Zambrano costing on average €266.
Other travel options to Málaga María Zambrano take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 13m.
Bus takes on average 21h 53m.
Live departures
Barcelona to Málaga María Zambrano bus times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Málaga María Zambrano buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 12:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 17h00 | 5:00 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 15h30 | 8:30 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 7:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 17h30 | 12:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 46h15 | 5:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 44h00 | 5:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 43h25 | 5:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 42h35 | 5:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 11:59 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 18h31 | 6:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Barcelona to Málaga María Zambrano by bus, train, or flight
Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 19
Sep 20
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sep 23
Sep 24
Sep 25
Sep 26
Sep 27
Sep 28
Sep 29
Sep 30
Oct 01
Oct 02
Oct 03
Oct 04
Oct 05
Oct 06
Oct 07
Oct 08
Oct 09
Why should you book Barcelona to Málaga María Zambrano buses with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Alsa?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Alsa, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Barcelona to Málaga María Zambrano.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Alsa with all available travel options, which are bus, train and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Barcelona to Málaga María Zambrano.
Why book with Omio over Checkmybus, Rome2rio or Busbud?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Barcelona to Málaga María Zambrano.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Barcelona to Málaga María Zambrano.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Barcelona to Málaga María Zambrano
Buses from Barcelona to Málaga María Zambrano run on average 10 times per day, taking around 21h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €60 but you can travel from only €8 by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 20:20. The fastest bus covers the 771 km distance in 12h 50m.
Distance 771 km |
Average bus duration 21h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price €60 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 12h 50m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 8:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, FlixBus from Barcelona to Málaga María ZambranoYou can travel by bus between Barcelona to Málaga María Zambrano with Alsa, FlixBus for as low as €8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Alsa
FlixBus
FAQs: Bus from Barcelona to Málaga María Zambrano
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Málaga María Zambrano by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Málaga María Zambrano, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Barcelona to Málaga María Zambrano
Most Barcelona to Málaga María Zambrano buses use the Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Malaga, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Barcelona and Málaga María Zambrano bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord from Barcelona city centre
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord is 2 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord bus station facilities and services
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas 24 (0.4 km), Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants from Barcelona city centre
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants is 1 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants bus station facilities and services
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Corner (in the station), Local Cuisine Spot (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) from Barcelona city centre
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) is 11 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) bus station facilities and services
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and food court.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2): Elevators, ramps.
More options for your journey from Barcelona to Málaga María Zambrano
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need



