Málaga to Barcelona by train + bus

This route from Málaga to Barcelona is not by train the whole way: by bus, train it takes about 7h 06m in total, run by City transit, Renfe. A quicker option we found is flight, at 1h 35m.

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€191
7h 06m·1 transfer
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The journey, step by step

  1. 1busMálaga MálagaCity transit
  2. 2trainMálaga BarcelonaRenfe

train or flight?

TransportPriceDurationTransfers
train€1917h 06m1 transfer
flight€491h 35mdirect

All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.

Málaga to Barcelona by train: common questions

How long does Málaga to Barcelona take by train?

The train does not cover the whole route: train + bus together take about 7h 06m, 1 transfer.

How much is a train ticket from Málaga to Barcelona?

The best price in our latest check was €191. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.

Who runs the train from Málaga to Barcelona?

City transit, Renfe. You buy the ticket directly from them.

Is the train or the flight better?

The flight is faster at 1h 35m. It is cheaper too, at €49.

What Omio sells on this route

Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.

  • Train· 6h 21mfrom €82Omio
  • Bus· 15h 30mfrom €66Omio

Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Sep 5

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