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How to get fromBarcelona to Playa Real, Marbellaby train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Barcelona to Playa Real, Marbella by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Madrid

    best
    1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train Ave
    2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain train Ave
    8h 10m
    €106–313

  2. Fly, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane plane BCN - AGP
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Fuengirola to Camping Marbella Playabus bus
    4h 56m
    €34–135

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Marbellabus bus Alsa
    17h 17m
    €92–131

  4. Drive 962 km

    1. Drive from Barcelona to Playa Real, Marbellacar car 962 km
    10h 28m
    €152–220

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain train Ave
    8h 42m
    €109–310

  6. Bus via Terminal Fuengirola

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Fuengirolabus bus Alsa
    18h 34m
    €92–131

Barcelona to Playa Real, Marbella by train, bus, and foot

Calendar224Weekly Services
Duration8h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,166 km
  • Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Playa Real, Marbella, Spain?

You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Playa Real, Marbella via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Malaga Maria Zambrano, Málaga M.Z. Cercanías, Fuengirola, Terminal Fuengirola, and Camping Marbella Playa in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Marbella twice daily. Tickets cost €90–130 and the journey takes 16h 15m.

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