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Trip Overview

The train between Málaga and Barcelona takes 7h 9m. There is at least one train 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.

7h 9m
Duration
1,123 km
Distance
€130
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Málaga to Barcelona train times

Trains run once daily between Málaga and Barcelona. The service departs Málaga at 3:50 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Barcelona at 22:59:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Málaga 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.

Map of how to get from Málaga to Barcelona.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,123 km
  • Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Málaga, 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.

Operators