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Benalmádena to Barcelona trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Benalmádena and Barcelona takes 12h 53m and the fastest train takes 7h 50m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Benalmádena to Barcelona. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 53m
Duration
1,146 km
Distance
€132
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Benalmádena to Barcelona train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Benalmádena and Barcelona. The earliest departure is at 3:09 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Benalmádena is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Barcelona at 10:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Málaga M.Z. Cercanías and take an average of 12h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVE7h 50m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVE7h 50m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVE23h 1m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Benalmádena to Barcelona? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,146.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 53m

What companies run services between Benalmádena, Spain and Barcelona, Spain?

iryo operates a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Barcelona-Sants 3 times a day. Tickets cost €100–180 and the journey takes 6h 31m. Two other operators also service this route.

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