How to travel from Málaga to Barcelona

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Málaga to Barcelona

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €45, and a flight costs an average of €41.

Distance: 769 km

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Bus

€85

Average price

Cheapest

€147

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€102

Average price

7h 11m

Average total duration

6h 41m

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30m

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6h 23m

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3h 23m

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3h 0m

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15h 53m

Average total duration

15h 23m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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2.3 - 4.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 1.9kg

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from Málaga to Barcelona

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

Vueling AirlinesVY2110
06:30AM1h35
Malaga Airport
08:05AMBarcelona El Prat Airport
1321One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

AlsaNormal
09:30PM15h00
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
12:30PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
1211One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Vueling AirlinesVY2110
06:30AM1h35
Malaga Airport
08:05AMBarcelona El Prat Airport
1321One-way
0 transfers

Other options

AlsaNormal · Normal
05:30PM15h45
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
09:15AMEl Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)
1231One-way
1 transfer
AlsaNormal
08:00AM16h30
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
12:30AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
1211One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal · Normal
03:00PM15h45
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
06:45AMEl Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)
1231One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY2122
01:05PM1h40
Malaga Airport
02:45PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
1721One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY2118
02:40PM1h35
Malaga Airport
04:15PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
1721One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY2114
09:20AM1h35
Malaga Airport
10:55AMBarcelona El Prat Airport
1891One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Málaga 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 Málaga to Barcelona.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Málaga and Barcelona including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Málaga to Barcelona is a flight with an average price of €41.

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

A flight is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Barcelona costing on average €44.

A flight is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Barcelona costing on average €45.

The fastest way to travel from Málaga to Barcelona is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 38m.

Bus takes on average 15h 0m.

The Málaga to Barcelona distance is approximately 769 km.
The average frequency per day from Málaga to Barcelona is:
  • Around 29 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Málaga 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 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port de Tanger Med and arrive in Port of Barcelona.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Málaga to Barcelona, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Barcelona by bus.
  • Travel with Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, Air Europa, Iberia, Iberia Express, TAP Portugal, Eurowings , PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Air Nostrum to go to Barcelona by flight.
  • Travel with AVE, iryo, Renfe AVLO to go to Barcelona by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Málaga to Barcelona with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
  • 11 direct flights per day with Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, Iberia.
  • 4 direct trains per day with AVE, iryo, Renfe AVLO.
Omio customers who travel from Málaga 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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