The cheapest and fastest buses from Malaga Airport to Barcelona
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€109
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€112
Fastest journey on Sep 19
16 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
16 h 45 m
Buses on Sep 19
2
Distance
777 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Malaga Airport to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Malaga Airport to Barcelona will cost around €112 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €109.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 2 buses from Malaga Airport to Barcelona, including 2 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 777 km distance in an average of 16 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 45 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 16 h 45 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.
1:30 PM16h45Malaga Airport6:15 AMBarcelona€1091One-way0 transfers
12:30 PM16h45Malaga Airport5:15 AMBarcelona€1141One-way0 transfers
1:30 PM16h45Malaga Airport6:15 AMBarcelona€1091One-way0 transfers
12:30 PM16h45Malaga Airport5:15 AMBarcelona€1141One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Malaga Airport to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Malaga Airport to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €41, while a flight costs an average of €266.
Distance: 777 km
Compare bus with
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€129 Average price | €266 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest | €173 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 36m Average total duration 18h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Malaga Airport to Barcelona:
A train is €88 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Malaga Airport to Barcelona costing on average €129.
A train is €225 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Malaga Airport to Barcelona costing on average €266.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 9m.
Bus takes on average 18h 6m.
Live departures
Malaga Airport to Barcelona bus times
The table below shows live departures for Malaga Airport to Barcelona 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:10 PM Malaga Airport | 10h50 | 7:00 AM Barcelona | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Malaga Airport | 10h40 | 7:10 AM Barcelona | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:20 PM Malaga Airport | 10h40 | 10:00 AM Barcelona | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:50 PM Malaga Airport | 10h20 | 10:10 AM Barcelona | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
![]() | 12:30 PM Malaga Airport | 16h45 | 5:15 AM Barcelona | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Malaga Airport | 16h45 | 6:15 AM Barcelona | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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- 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 Malaga Airport to Barcelona.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Malaga Airport to Barcelona
Buses from Malaga Airport to Barcelona run on average 2 times per day, taking around 18h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €71 but you can travel from only €7 by train.
The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 14:45. The fastest bus covers the 777 km distance in 14h 15m.
Distance 777 km |
Average bus duration 18h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €71 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 14h 15m |
First bus 6:00 AM |
Last bus 2:45 PM |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 35 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, FlixBus from Malaga Airport to BarcelonaYou can travel by bus between Malaga Airport to Barcelona with Alsa, FlixBus for as low as €7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Malaga Airport to Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Malaga Airport to Barcelona 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 Barcelona, 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 Malaga Airport to Barcelona
Most Malaga Airport to Barcelona buses use the Malaga, Estación de Autobuses to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station pair, with some services arriving at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0). Use this guide to compare Malaga Airport and Barcelona 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 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) from Barcelona city centre
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) is 13 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) bus station facilities and services
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), La Botiga (in the station)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0): 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.
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