How far is Barcelona from Málaga?

The distance separating Barcelona and Málaga is 478 miles (770 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Barcelona to Málaga?

Most of the buses traveling from Barcelona to Málaga leave from Barcelona Sants and arrive at Malaga Airport. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Málaga?

Once in Málaga, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Museum of Glass and Crystal, The Cathedral, Puerto de Malaga, Picasso Museum and Centre Pompidou Malaga.

Bus Barcelona to Málaga from $78 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Barcelona to Málaga on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	17h 30m	12:30pm	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	17h 45m	3:45pm	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	18h 31m	6:30pm	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Málaga on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	15h	10:00pm	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	17h	5:00am	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Sants	1d 21h	5:45pm	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	15h 30m	8:30am	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
Bus	11:10pm	Sants	1d 18h	5:45pm	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Málaga on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	15h	10:00pm	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	17h	5:00am	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
Bus	2:20am	Sants	1d 15h	5:45pm	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	15h 30m	8:30am	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	17h 30m	6:30pm	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Málaga on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	17h	5:00am	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	Cheapest
Bus	7:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	15h	10:00pm	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	17h	5:00am	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Barcelona (Airport T2C)	1d 20h	5:45pm	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	15h 30m	8:30am	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Málaga on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	17h	5:00am	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	Cheapest
Bus	7:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	15h	10:00pm	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	17h	5:00am	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
Bus	2:20am	Sants	1d 15h	5:45pm	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	15h 30m	8:30am	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Málaga on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	17h	5:00am	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	Cheapest
Bus	7:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	15h	10:00pm	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	17h	5:00am	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Barcelona (Airport T2C)	1d 20h	5:45pm	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	15h 30m	8:30am	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Málaga on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	15h	10:00pm	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	Cheapest
Bus	7:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	15h	10:00pm	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	17h	5:00am	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
Bus	2:20am	Sants	1d 15h	5:45pm	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	17h	5:00am	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Málaga on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	15h	10:00pm	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	Cheapest
Bus	7:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	15h	10:00pm	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	17h	5:00am	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	17h	5:00am	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	15h 30m	8:30am	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Barcelona to Málaga

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Málaga. The journey takes about 6 hours 24 minutes and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

6h 24mAverage Duration

477 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$110 - $390	Average Duration17h 45m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$44 - $283	Average Duration6h 24m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$44 - $121	Average Duration10h 50m	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
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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

4.5/560,815 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 $136, with the trip lasting on average 1050.

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.

July 30, 2018

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

Francisco S.

May 1, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,413 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Barcelona to Málaga by bus

How far is Barcelona from Málaga?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Barcelona to Málaga?
What are the best sights and things to do in Málaga?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$130

11/22

$130

Today

$130

11/24

$128

11/25

$128

11/26

$78

11/27

$78

11/28

$85

The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Málaga was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $78

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 $78 to $236 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 $78 which is on 2025-11-26.

Usually FlixBus 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.