- Distance: 1,119 km
- Duration: 6h 37m
The average train between Málaga and Barcelona takes 6h 37m and the fastest train takes 6h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Málaga 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Málaga and Barcelona. The earliest departure is at 8:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Málaga is at 4:50 PM which arrives into Barcelona at 11:28 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Málaga station and arriving at Barcelona station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 6h 37m.
Málaga to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Málaga to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
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The distance between Málaga and Barcelona is 769.8 km. The road distance is 1,119 km.
Renfe AVE operates a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Barcelona-Sants 3 times a day. Tickets cost €170–300 and the journey takes 6h 36m. Two other operators also service this route.
