What is the cheapest way to get from Malaga to Barcelona?

The cheapest way to get from Malaga to Barcelona is to bus via Lyon which costs €60 - €110 and takes 10h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Malaga to Barcelona?

The fastest way to get from Malaga to Barcelona is to train and fly which takes 5h 38m and costs €70 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Malaga and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct bus from Malaga to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Villars-les-Dombes and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Lyon, Perrache Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Malaga and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct train from Malaga to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Villars-les-Dombes and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Malaga to Barcelona?

The distance between Malaga and Barcelona is 696 km. The road distance is 679.2 km.

How do I travel from Malaga to Barcelona without a car?

The best way to get from Malaga to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs €95 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Malaga to Barcelona?

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Malaga to Barcelona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Malaga to Barcelona bus from?

Malaga to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Malaga to Barcelona train from?

Malaga to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Malaga to Barcelona?

The best way to get from Malaga to Barcelona is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs €95 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 10h 9m.

Where does the Malaga to Barcelona bus arrive?

Malaga to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.

Where does the Malaga to Barcelona train arrive?

Malaga to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Malaga to Barcelona?

Yes, the driving distance between Malaga to Barcelona is 679 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Malaga to Barcelona.

Where can I stay near Barcelona?

There are 5189+ hotels available in Barcelona.

Malaga to Barcelona - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Malaga to Barcelona by train (Renfe), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain 9742
6h 28m
€98–157
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
10h 9m
€61–109
Drive 679.2 km
1. Drive from Malaga to Barcelonacar 679.2 km
6h 43m
€108–155
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Villars-les-Dombes to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LYS - BCN
5h 38m
€71–208
Bus
1. Take the bus from LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny A to BARCELONA, Estacio Del Nord, stan. 30bus
11h 6m
€79–159
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bourg En Bresse to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane GVA - BCN
7h 11m
€75–249

Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) flights

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1h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 696.3 km
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Malaga, France and Barcelona, Spain?

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants twice daily. Tickets cost €80–130 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord once daily. Tickets cost €40–80 and the journey takes 8h.

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