There are 6 ways to get from Catalonia 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€31–127Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Barcelone to Málaga919.1 km
11h 1m€30–65Train
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain Ave
7h 45m€100–301Bus
- Take the bus from Aeropuerto Barcelona- Prat T1 to Malaga Eeaabus Alsa
16h 15m€93–128Car 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€253–722Drive 919.6 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Málagacar 919.6 km
10h 12m€146–210
Catalonia to Málaga by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Catalonia to Málaga is to rideshare which costs €30 - €65 and takes 11h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Catalonia to Málaga is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs €30 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Catalonia to Málaga. However, there are services departing from Pl. Catalunya - Andana Central and arriving at Malaga Eeaa via Aeropuerto Barcelona- Prat T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 15m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Catalonia 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.
No, there is no direct train from Catalonia to Málaga. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya and arriving at Malaga Maria Zambrano via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Catalonia and Málaga is 790 km. The road distance is 919.6 km.
Book your Catalonia to Málaga ferry tickets online with Omio.
The best way to get from Catalonia to Málaga without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs €100 - €310.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Catalonia to Málaga, including transfers.
Catalonia to Málaga bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Aeropuerto Barcelona- Prat T1 station.
What companies run services between Catalonia, 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.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €170–300
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €110–230
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- ouigo.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100–180
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Aeropuerto Barcelona- Prat T1 to Malaga Eeaa
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85–120
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- [email protected]
- Website
- gnv.it
Car ferry from Port de Barcelona to Nador
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €110–170
- Website
- https://www.gnv.it/en
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- Phone
- +34 (0) 902 456 500
- Website
- armastrasmediterranea.com
Car ferry from Nador to Motril
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Website
- https://armastrasmediterranea.com/en
Car ferry from Port of Motril to Melilla
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–130
- Website
- https://armastrasmediterranea.com/en
- 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.com
Rideshare from Barcelone to Málaga
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Catalonia to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Catalonia to Málaga is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs €30 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €310 and takes 7h 45m, you could also bus, which costs €90 - €130 and takes 16h 15m.
Catalonia to Málaga bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Malaga Eeaa station.
Catalonia to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Catalonia to Málaga is 920 km. It takes approximately 10h 12m to drive from Catalonia to Málaga.
Book your Catalonia to Málaga train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Catalonia to Málaga bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 12981+ hotels available in Málaga.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Catalonia and Málaga. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.