How much is the bus ticket from Barcelona to Málaga?

The cheapest bus tickets from Barcelona to Málaga start at R 526. The average price for this route is around R 2 225. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Barcelona to Málaga?

The average bus journey time from Barcelona to Málaga is 17h 45m, covering a distance of 773 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 14h 30m and is operated by ALSA .

Which bus companies service the Barcelona to Málaga route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from ALSA , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Barcelona to Málaga?

The earliest bus departs from Barcelona to Málaga at 01:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Barcelona to Málaga?

A bus trip from Barcelona to Málaga produces an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Barcelona to Málaga?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61149 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Barcelona to Málaga?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Barcelona to Málaga?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Barcelona to Málaga?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Barcelona to Málaga from R 1 178 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Barcelona to Málaga on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:10	Sants	1d 18h	17:45	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	CheapestFastest
Bus	20:50	Barcelona (Airport T2C)	1d 20h	17:45	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
Bus	19:30	Sants	1d 22h	17:45	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
Bus	20:30	Sants	1d 21h	17:45	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
Bus	21:15	Sants	1d 20h	17:45	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Málaga on 31 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	02:30	Sants	1d 15h	17:45	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Barcelona to Málaga on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	17h	05:00	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	Cheapest
Bus	07:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	15h	22:00	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	Fastest
Bus	12:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	17h	05:00	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
Bus	17:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	15h 30m	08:30	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
Bus	01:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	17h 30m	18:30	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Málaga on 2 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:10	Sants	1d 18h	17:45	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Barcelona to Málaga on 3 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	02:30	Sants	1d 15h	17:45	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Barcelona to Málaga on 4 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:15	Sants	1d 20h	17:45	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	Cheapest
Bus	23:10	Sants	1d 18h	17:45	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	Fastest
Bus	20:50	Barcelona (Airport T2C)	1d 20h	17:45	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
Bus	20:30	Sants	1d 21h	17:45	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Barcelona to Málaga

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Málaga. The journey takes about 6 hours 19 minutes and with fares starting at just R 966, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

6h 19mAverage duration

769 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 526 - R 4 801	Average duration17h 45m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 966 - R 4 252	Average duration6h 19m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 599 - R 2 152	Average duration10h 40m	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Barcelona and Málaga?

Stops in Barcelona

A
Barcelona Sants
Carrer de Viriat, 10, 08014 Barcelona, Spain
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B
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
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C
Barcelona Airport
D
Carrer de Numància, 165
Carrer de Numància, 165, 08029 Barcelona, Spain
E
Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia
Passeig de Gràcia, 36, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
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F
Zona Universitaria
Avinguda Diagonal, 712, 08034 Barcelona, Spain

Stops in Málaga

A
Malaga Airport
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B
Estación de Malaga (Centro)
Paseo de los Tilos, 21, 29006 Málaga, Málaga, Spain
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C
Puerto
Avenida de Manuel Agustín Heredia, 2, 29001 Málaga, Spain
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D
Hospital Civil
Calle Blas de Lezo, 23, 29011 Málaga, Spain
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E
Rosaleda
Av de Jorge Silvela, 72 , 29014 Málaga, Spain
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F
Conservatorio Musica
Av. Santiago Ramón y Cajal, 146, 29014 Málaga, Spain
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Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/561 223 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

Based on 14 reviews, ALSA was rated 3.5 stars for this trip. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at R 2 193, with the trip lasting on average 1049.

ALSA Barcelona Málaga recent customer reviews

The trip was horrible, there was no wifi, the outlet doesn’t work, i couldn’t turn off the air conditioner because it was broken, so i had to indure the cold all night long, i am so disappointed.

Ouijdane H.

30 July 2018

Pay 94€ for 2h waiting cause a conflict. I want a compensation.

Francisco S.

1 May 2018

FlixBus

3.5/512 160 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

ES bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Barcelona to Málaga by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Barcelona to Málaga?
The cheapest bus tickets from Barcelona to Málaga start at R 526. The average price for this route is around R 2 225. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Barcelona to Málaga?
The average bus journey time from Barcelona to Málaga is 17h 45m, covering a distance of 773 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 14h 30m and is operated by ALSA.
Which bus companies service the Barcelona to Málaga route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from ALSA, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Barcelona to Málaga?
The earliest bus departs from Barcelona to Málaga at 01:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Barcelona to Málaga?
A bus trip from Barcelona to Málaga produces an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Barcelona to Málaga?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61149 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Barcelona to Málaga?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Barcelona to Málaga?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Barcelona to Málaga?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

27/01

R 2 163

28/01

R 3 035

Today

R 5 005

30/01

R 3 874

31/01

R 3 823

01/02

R 1 299

02/02

R 2 956

03/02

R 2 365

The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Málaga was searched and found on 01 Feb 2026 with a price of R 1 299

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Barcelona to Málaga as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 299 to R 5 005 for a bus ticket from Barcelona to Málaga based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 299, which is on 2026-02-01.