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The cheapest and fastest buses from Málaga to Barcelona

Showing times and prices for Mar 21

Cheapest price

€64

Average price

€111

Fastest journey

10 h 40 m

Average duration

12 h 27 m

Buses per day

Distance

769 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Málaga to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Málaga to Barcelona will cost around €111 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €64.

Fast buses

Of the 13 buses that leave Málaga for Barcelona every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Mar 21 the direct buses cover the 769 km distance in an average of 12 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 40 m .

The slowest buses will take 15 h 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.

09:50AM10h50

Málaga

08:40PMBarcelona

€641One-way

0 transfers

09:00AM10h40

Málaga

07:40PMBarcelona

€981One-way

0 transfers

05:40AM11h00

Málaga

04:40PMBarcelona

€981One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

01:00AM16h55

Malaga, Estación de Autobuses

05:55PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord

€1161One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

09:30PM15h00

Malaga, Estación de Autobuses

12:30PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord

€1161One-way

0 transfers

Málaga to Barcelona bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday, March 21

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Alsa Normal AlsaNormal	01:00AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses	16h55	05:55PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	0 transfersDirect
Alsa Normal AlsaNormal	08:00AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses	16h30	12:30AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	0 transfersDirect
Alsa Normal AlsaNormal	02:15PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses	15h30	05:45AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	0 transfersDirect
Alsa Normal AlsaNormal	02:30PM Málaga	16h45	07:15AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	1 transfer
Alsa Normal AlsaNormal	03:00PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses	15h45	06:45AM Barcelona	1 transfer
Alsa Normal AlsaNormal	04:00PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses	14h45	06:45AM Barcelona	1 transfer
Alsa Normal AlsaNormal	04:45PM Málaga	21h30	02:15PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	2 transfers
Alsa Normal AlsaNormal	05:30PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses	16h15	09:45AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	1 transfer
Alsa Normal AlsaNormal	05:30PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses	15h45	09:15AM Barcelona	1 transfer
Alsa Normal AlsaNormal	09:30PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses	15h00	12:30PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Málaga to Barcelona

Buses from Málaga to Barcelona run on average 9 times per day, taking around 15h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €60 but you can travel from only €40 by flight.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from €40

Distance

769 km

Average bus duration

15h 34m

Cheapest ticket price

€60

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

14h 45m

First bus

07:00

Last bus

20:30

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from €40

Coach companies: Alsa, BlaBlaCar and Infobus Málaga to Barcelona

For as little as €60 you can travel by coach between Málaga and Barcelona with Alsa, BlaBlaCar and Infobus. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.

Alsa is the main provier of coach travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK coach operator National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of coaches with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal coach with free WiFi, toilets, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium coaches provide more luxurious services when travelling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other coach tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.

Alsa from Málaga to Barcelona coach information:

Average Duration: 14 h 45 min
Cheapest Price: €60
Alsa frequency: 3 a day

FAQs: Bus from Málaga to Barcelona

FAQs: Take the bus from Málaga to Barcelona with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Málaga to Barcelona.

Cheap coach tickets from Málaga to Barcelona can start from as little as €60 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Málaga to Barcelona is €102; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Málaga to Barcelona coach travel time is 14 h 15 min for the 769 km long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Málaga to Barcelona leaves at 00: 25. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Málaga to Barcelona leaves at 23: 30.

Yes, there are 4 direct coaches a day from Málaga to Barcelona with Alsa. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

For the best Málaga to Barcelona coach to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Alsa. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services to Barcelona from Málaga to compare what amenities they may offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, located 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a coach from Málaga to Barcelona is March.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Málaga and Barcelona including taking a coach, train or flight.

Popular bus stations from Málaga to Barcelona

Málaga

Barcelona

The major bus station for departures in Málaga is Malaga, Estación de Autobuses. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Malaga, Estación de Autobuses for your trip from Málaga to Barcelona.

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