There are 6 ways to get from Barcelona to Málaga by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car ferry, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane BCN - AGP
3h 30m€30–127Train
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain Ave
6h 41m€100–300Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Malaga Eeaabus Alsa
15h€85–130Car ferry
- Take the carferry from Port de Barcelona to Nadorcarferry
- Take the carferry from Nador to Motrilcarferry
- Take the carferry from Port of Motril to Melillacarferry
- Take the carferry from Melilla to Málagacarferry
2d 5h€251–741Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Barcelone to Málaga919.1 km
11h 1m€30–65Drive 919.6 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Málagacar 919.6 km
10h 12m€144–208
Barcelona to Málaga by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Málaga is to rideshare which costs €30 - €65 and takes 11h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Málaga is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs €30 - €130.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Malaga Eeaa. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h.
No, there is no direct ferry from Barcelona to Málaga. However, there are services departing from Port de Barcelona and arriving at Málaga via Nador, Port of Motril and Melilla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Malaga Maria Zambrano. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Barcelona and Málaga is 790 km. The road distance is 919.6 km.
Book your Barcelona to Málaga ferry tickets online with Omio.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Málaga without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs €100 - €300.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Barcelona to Málaga, including transfers.
Barcelona to Málaga bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Málaga, Spain?
Vueling Airlines and Ryanair fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Málaga Airport (AGP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Renfe AVE operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Malaga Maria Zambrano 3 times a day. Tickets cost €170–300 and the journey takes 6h 41m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €26–120
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Málaga Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Saturday and Monday
- Estimated price
- €26–120
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Málaga Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €26–120
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–140
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Málaga Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €170–300
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €110–230
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100–180
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Malaga Eeaa
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Car ferry from Port de Barcelona to Nador
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €110–170
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
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- Phone
- +34 (0) 902 456 500
- Website
- Naviera Armas S.A.
Car ferry from Nador to Motril
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €60–140
- Website
- Naviera Armas S.A.
Car ferry from Port of Motril to Melilla
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–140
- Website
- Naviera Armas S.A.
- Phone
- +34 912 66 02 15
- [email protected]
- Website
- balearia.com
Car ferry from Melilla to Málaga
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–300
- Schedules at
- balearia.com
- Seating
- €50–85
- Cabin
- €180–300
- Seat + Car
- €160–180
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- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Barcelone to Málaga
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Málaga is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs €30 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €300 and takes 6h 41m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 15h.
Barcelona to Málaga bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Malaga Eeaa station.
Barcelona to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Málaga is 920 km. It takes approximately 10h 12m to drive from Barcelona to Málaga.
Book your Barcelona to Málaga train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Barcelona to Málaga bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 12773+ hotels available in Málaga.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Barcelona and Málaga. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.