There are 7 ways to get from Barcelona to Malaga Port by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car ferry, train (Renfe), 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€29–146Train
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain 6020 / ...
6h 24m€85–270Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Malaga Eeaabus ALSA - Man-Alg / ...
15h€85–140Car 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 4h€399–1,315Train via Mollina (Renfe)
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Antequera-Santa Anatrain Ave
- Take the train from Antequera-Santa Ana to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain Avn / ...
7h 25m€152–265Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Barcelone to Málaga919.1 km
11h 1m€30–65Drive 919.8 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Malaga Portcar 919.8 km
10h 8m€143–206
Barcelona to Malaga Port by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Malaga Port is to rideshare which costs €30 - €65 and takes 11h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Malaga Port is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs €28 - €150.
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 Malaga Port. 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 4h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Malaga Maria Zambrano. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Barcelona and Malaga Port is 790 km. The road distance is 919.8 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Malaga Port without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs €85 - €270.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Barcelona to Malaga Port, including transfers.
Barcelona to Malaga Port bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Barcelona to Malaga Port train services, operated by iryo, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Malaga Port, Spain?
Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Málaga Airport (AGP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, iryo operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Malaga Maria Zambrano once daily. Tickets cost €100–180 and the journey takes 6h 24m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–130
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Málaga Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €23–130
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Málaga Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €90–120
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–130
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Málaga Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €23–130
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–160
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Málaga Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100–180
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €150–270
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Antequera-Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €140–260
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Antequera-Santa Ana to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Antequera-Santa Ana to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- 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
- €85–140
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Car ferry from Port de Barcelona to Nador
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €99–465
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
- Seat
- €99
- Cabin
- €190
- Suit
- €465
- 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
- €200–280
- Website
- Naviera Armas S.A.
Car ferry from Port of Motril to Melilla
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–270
- 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
- €50–300
- Schedules at
- balearia.com
- Seating
- €50–85
- Cabin
- €180–300
- Seat + Car
- €160–180
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- 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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Booking & Getting There
The best way to get from Barcelona to Malaga Port is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs €28 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €270 and takes 6h 24m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 15h.
Barcelona to Malaga Port bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Malaga Eeaa station.
Barcelona to Malaga Port train services, operated by iryo, arrive at Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Malaga Port is 920 km. It takes approximately 10h 8m to drive from Barcelona to Malaga Port.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Barcelona and Malaga Port. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




































