There are 6 ways to get from Málaga to Port de Barcelona by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car ferry, 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 Málaga Airport (AGP) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane AGP - BCN
3h 39m€33–130Train
- Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
6h 47m€109–301Bus
- Take the bus from Malaga Eeaa to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus Alsa
15h 26m€89–134Car ferry, ferry
- Take the carferry from Málaga to Melillacarferry
- Take the carferry from Melilla to Port of Motrilcarferry
- Take the carferry from Motril to Port de Tanger Medcarferry
- Take the ferry from Port de Tanger Med to Port de Barcelonaferry
40h 55m€229–916Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Málaga to Barcelone918.6 km
10h 59m€50–95Drive 918.9 km
- Drive from Málaga to Port de Barcelonacar 918.9 km
9h 56m€144–208
Málaga to Port de Barcelona by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Málaga to Port de Barcelona is to rideshare which costs €50 - €95 and takes 10h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Málaga to Port de Barcelona is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs €30 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Málaga to Port de Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Malaga Eeaa and arriving at Pg Joan de Borbó - Moll de Catalunya via Pg Lluís Companys - Arc de Triomf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 26m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Málaga to Port de Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Málaga and arriving at Port de Barcelona via Melilla, Motril and Port de Tanger Med. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Málaga to Port de Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Malaga Maria Zambrano and arriving at Drassanes via Barcelona Sants Estació Metro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Málaga and Port de Barcelona is 792 km. The road distance is 918.9 km.
The best way to get from Málaga to Port de Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €100 - €310.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Málaga to Port de Barcelona, including transfers.
Málaga to Port de Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Malaga Eeaa station.
Málaga to Port de Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
What companies run services between Málaga, Spain and Port de Barcelona, Spain?
Vueling Airlines and Ryanair fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Renfe AVE operates a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Barcelona-Sants 3 times a day. Tickets cost €170–300 and the journey takes 6h 36m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Málaga Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €26–120
Flights from Málaga Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €26–120
Flights from Málaga Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €26–120
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Málaga Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–140
Flights from Málaga Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €170–300
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €110–220
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100–180
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Malaga Eeaa to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 912 66 02 15
- [email protected]
- Website
- balearia.com
Car ferry from Málaga to Melilla
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–300
- Schedules at
- balearia.com
- Seating
- €50–85
- Cabin
- €180–300
- Seat + Car
- €160–180
Car ferry from Motril to Port de Tanger Med
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–150
- Schedules at
- balearia.com
- Phone
- +34 (0) 902 456 500
- Website
- Naviera Armas S.A.
Car ferry from Melilla to Port of Motril
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–280
- Website
- Naviera Armas S.A.
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Ferry from Port de Tanger Med to Port de Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €120–190
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
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- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Málaga to Barcelone
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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More Questions & Answers
The best way to get from Málaga to Port de Barcelona is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs €30 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €310 and takes 6h 47m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 15h 26m.
Málaga to Port de Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Málaga to Port de Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Málaga to Port de Barcelona is 919 km. It takes approximately 9h 56m to drive from Málaga to Port de Barcelona.
There are 5182+ hotels available in Port de Barcelona.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Málaga and Port de Barcelona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.