How to get from Barcelona to Málaga
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Barcelona to Málaga by price and travel time.
- 771 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 3h 44m
- 6 bus departures a day with ALSA
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 20 October 2026.
At a glance
Fastest
5h 37m
1 transfer
Flight + Train
€44
Fewest transfers
15h
direct
Bus
€58
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Barcelona to Málaga: flight, train, bus. The two cities are about 771 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 20 October 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on October 15, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
771 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €20Checked Oct 20 | 3h 44mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €67Reading date not recorded | 7h 40m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €69Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 15hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€20Checked Oct 203h 44m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€67Reading date not recorded7h 40m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€69Omio catalogue, Oct 2015h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Barcelona to Málaga: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Barcelona El Prat → Seville Airportflight
Ryanair·1h 45m - 2Seville Airport → Málagatrain
Renfe·2h 22m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Barcelona to Málaga
ALSA runs 6 scheduled departures a day, the first at 07:00 and the last at 19:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 6 | 07:00 | 19:00 |
| Renfetrain | 1 | 08:30 | 08:30 |
All departuresALSA
- 07:00
- 09:00
- 12:00
- 14:00
- 17:00
- 19:00
All departuresRenfe
- 08:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairBarcelona El Prat-Seville AirportSee live options and dates →RenfeSeville Airport-Málaga, Barcelona-MálagaBook →ALSABarcelona-MálagaBook →
IberiaBarcelona El Prat-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →City transitMálaga-MálagaBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, Renfe, ALSA, Iberia, City transit; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Barcelona to Málaga works
Start with a FR flight from Barcelona to Seville, about 1h 45m. Transfer in Seville and continue by Renfe train on to Málaga (2h 22m). In total it's roughly €44 over 5h 37m, 1 transfer.
Barcelona to Málaga: common questions
When is the first bus from Barcelona to Málaga?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 07:00 and the last at 19:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Barcelona to Málaga?
6 a day with ALSA, between 07:00 and 19:00.
When is the first train from Barcelona to Málaga?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 08:30 and the last at 08:30, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Barcelona to Málaga?
1 a day with Renfe, between 08:30 and 08:30.
How far is Málaga from Barcelona?
About 771 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Barcelona to Málaga cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €44 to €66. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Barcelona to Málaga?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, Renfe, ALSA, Iberia, City transit.
What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Málaga?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Route calculated: 20 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 15 Oct 2026