What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to El Faro?

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to El Faro is to fly which costs €30 - €140 and takes 4h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barcelona to El Faro?

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to El Faro is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs €30 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and El Faro?

No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to El Faro. However, there are services departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Faro de Calaburra via Terminal Fuengirola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Barcelona and El Faro?

No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to El Faro. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Fuengirola via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Málaga M.Z. Cercanías. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Barcelona to El Faro?

The distance between Barcelona and El Faro is 809 km. The road distance is 950.2 km.

How do I travel from Barcelona to El Faro without a car?

The best way to get from Barcelona to El Faro without a car is to train via Madrid which takes 7h 35m and costs €100 - €310.

How long does it take to get from Barcelona to El Faro?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Barcelona to El Faro, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to El Faro bus from?

Barcelona to El Faro bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to El Faro train from?

Barcelona to El Faro train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train, bus or fly from Barcelona to El Faro?

The best way to get from Barcelona to El Faro is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs €30 - €140. Alternatively, you can train via Madrid, which costs €100 - €310 and takes 7h 35m, you could also bus, which costs €90 - €130 and takes 17h 59m.

Where does the Barcelona to El Faro bus arrive?

Barcelona to El Faro bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Fuengirola station.

Where does the Barcelona to El Faro train arrive?

Barcelona to El Faro train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Can I drive from Barcelona to El Faro?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to El Faro is 950 km. It takes approximately 10h 19m to drive from Barcelona to El Faro.

Where can I stay near El Faro?

There are 9129+ hotels available in El Faro.

Barcelona to El Faro - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Barcelona to El Faro by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, or car

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1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane BCN - AGP
4h 21m
€32–132
Train via Madrid
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain Ave
7h 35m
€104–309
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Fuengirolabus Alsa
17h 59m
€91–128
Drive 950.2 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to El Farocar 950.2 km
10h 19m
€149–215
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain Ave
8h 7m
€107–306
Train via Ciudad Real
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Ciudad Real-Centraltrain Ave
2. Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to Cordoba-Centraltrain Ave
3. Take the train from Cordoba-Central to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain Ave
8h 11m
€114–310

Barcelona to El Faro by train and bus

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7h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 809.2 km
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and El Faro, Andalusia, Spain?

Vueling Airlines and Ryanair fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Málaga Airport (AGP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Faro de Calaburra via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Malaga Maria Zambrano, Málaga M.Z. Cercanías, Fuengirola, and Terminal Fuengirola in around 7h 35m.

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