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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Estació del Nord de Barcelona | Estación de Malaga (Centro) | Cheapest | |||||
 | Barcelona-Sants | Estación María Zambrano | Fastest | |||||
| Estació del Nord de Barcelona | Estación de Malaga (Centro) | No tags | |||||
| Barcelona-Sants | Estación María Zambrano | No tags | |||||
| Estació del Nord de Barcelona | Estación de Malaga (Centro) | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Barcelona to Málaga
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Málaga. The journey takes about 6 hours 39 minutes and with fares starting at just R 890, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Barcelona and Málaga?
Stops in Barcelona
- A
Barcelona Sants
Carrer de Viriat, 10, 08014 Barcelona, Spain - B
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain - D
Avinguda Meridiana, 11
Avinguda Meridiana, 11, 08030 Barcelona, Spain - E
Barcelona Clot-Arago
C-33, 140, 08026 Barcelona, Spain - F
Estación de Francia
Av. del Marquès de l'Argentera,, 08003 Barcelona, , Spain
Stops in Málaga
- A
Estación María Zambrano
EXPLANADA DE LA ESTACION S/N, s/n, 29002 Málaga, Spain - B
Estación de Malaga (Centro)
Paseo de los Tilos, 21, 29006 Málaga, Málaga, Spain - C
Malaga
Av. de la Aurora, 9, 29002 Málaga, Spain - E
Puerto
Avenida de Manuel Agustín Heredia, 2, 29001 Málaga, Spain - F
Hospital Civil
Calle Blas de Lezo, 23, 29011 Málaga, Spain
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Barcelona to Málaga by bus or train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is a ticket from Barcelona to Málaga?
The cheapest tickets from Barcelona to Málaga start at R 890. The average price for this route is around R 2 191. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the journey from Barcelona to Málaga?
The average trip duration from Barcelona to Málaga is 12h 4m, covering a distance of 771 km. The quickest vehicle can get you there in 6h 24m and is operated by Iryo.
Which companies operate the Barcelona to Málaga route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times from Barcelona to Málaga?
The earliest trip from Barcelona to Málaga departs at 01:00. The latest trip departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the journey from Barcelona to Málaga?
A trip from Barcelona to Málaga generates an estimated 19.2683625 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best company from Barcelona to Málaga?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated company on this route is Iryo, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 410 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Barcelona to Málaga?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the company Iryo has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.
Which company has the most punctual service from Barcelona to Málaga?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual company on this route is Iryo, with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Which company has the cleanest vehicles from Barcelona to Málaga?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the company with the cleanest vehicles on this route is Iryo, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find the cheapest prices for buses and trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Málaga was searched and found on 13 Jun 2026 with a price of R 1 324To save money and make sure you get the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus and train tickets from Barcelona to Málaga, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay between R 1 324 and R 3 658 for a bus or train ticket from Barcelona to Málaga based on the past 2 days. You can expect to find the lowest price for the trip at R 1 324 which is on 2026-06-13.
Usually Iryo will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
