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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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| Train | Barcelona-Sants | Estación María Zambrano | No tags | ||||
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Barcelona to Málaga
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Málaga. The journey takes about 6 hours 19 minutes and with fares starting at just £46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Barcelona and Málaga?
Barcelona
- ACarrer de Viriat, 10, 08014 Barcelona, Spain
- BCarrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
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Avinguda Meridiana, 11
Avinguda Meridiana, 11, 08030 Barcelona, Spain - E
Estación de Francia
Av. del Marquès de l'Argentera,, 08003 Barcelona, , Spain - FC-33, 140, 08026 Barcelona, Spain
Málaga
- AEXPLANADA DE LA ESTACION S/N, s/n, 29002 Málaga, Spain
- BPaseo de los Tilos, 21, 29006 Málaga, Málaga, Spain
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Malaga
Av. de la Aurora, 9, 29002 Málaga, Spain
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Barcelona to Málaga by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Barcelona to Málaga?
The cheapest train tickets from Barcelona to Málaga start from £46. The average price for this train route is around £98. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Barcelona to Málaga?
The average train journey time from Barcelona to Málaga is 6h 19m, covering a distance of 477 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 59m and is operated by Iryo.
Which train operators serve the Barcelona to Málaga route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Barcelona to Málaga?
The earliest train from Barcelona to Málaga departs at 08:00. And the latest train departs at 15:17.
Which is the best train operator from Barcelona to Málaga?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Iryo, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 405 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Barcelona to Málaga?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Iryo has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Barcelona to Málaga?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Iryo, with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Barcelona to Málaga?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Iryo, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Málaga was searched and found on 26 Jan 2026 with a price of £43To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Barcelona to Málaga as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £43 to £165 for a train ticket from Barcelona to Málaga based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £43, which is on 2026-01-26.
Usually Iryo will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
