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ITBarcelona to Malaga Train & Bus Tickets
From Barcelona (Spain) to Malaga (Spain) · about 770 km
See prices for Barcelona → Malaga
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Barcelona to Malaga, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €47.70 for travel on 17 Nov 2026 (seen 21 Oct 2026) | €94.96 for travel on 26 Nov 2026 (seen 24 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | — | about 39 h 15 min (11 journeys) |
| Sold by | — | FlixBus |
Last checked 24 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Barcelona to Malaga: what to expect
Barcelona and Malaga are about 770 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is a domestic route within Spain, so no border formalities are required. At 770 km this is a long-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Barcelona–Malaga tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Thursday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €95.71, across 2 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Malaga
- Málaga's Gibralfaro Castle and Alcazaba were both built in the 11th-century Taifa period. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Málaga enjoys an average of about 300 days of sunshine a year. (Source: Wikipedia)
- The walls of the ancient Phoenician city are visible in the cellar of the Museo Picasso Málaga. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Barcelona to Malaga
How long does the journey from Barcelona to Malaga take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 39 h 15 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 24 Oct 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Barcelona to Malaga?
The lowest fare seen recently is €47.70 by train (Renfe), for travel on 17 Nov 2026 (seen 21 Oct 2026). The lowest bus fare seen is €94.96. Thursday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €95.71). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Barcelona to Malaga?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €47.70 and the lowest bus fare €94.96, so the train was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.
Which companies sell tickets from Barcelona to Malaga?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixBus.