There are 5 ways to get from Centro, Málaga to Barcelona by plane, train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)AGP - BCN
3h 45m€30–117Train
- Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Barcelona-SantsAve
6h 30m€80–180Bus
- Take the bus from Malaga Eeaa to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos NordAlsa
16h 25m€66–211Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Málaga to Barcelone919.1 km
11h 7m€50–95Drive 917.7 km
- Drive from Centro, Málaga to Barcelona917.7 km
10h€144–208
Centro, Málaga to Barcelona by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Centro, Málaga to Barcelona is to rideshare which costs €50 - €95 and takes 11h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Centro, Málaga to Barcelona is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs €29 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Centro, Málaga to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Avda. Fátima and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Malaga Eeaa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Malaga Maria Zambrano and arriving at Barcelona-Sants. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Centro, Málaga and Barcelona is 792 km. The road distance is 917.7 km.
The best way to get from Centro, Málaga to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €80 - €180.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Centro, Málaga to Barcelona, including transfers.
Centro, Málaga to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Malaga Eeaa station.
Centro, Málaga to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
The best way to get from Centro, Málaga to Barcelona is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs €29 - €120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €180 and takes 6h 30m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €220 and takes 16h 25m.
What companies run services between Centro, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain and Barcelona, Spain?
Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, and Iberia fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Renfe AVE operates a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Barcelona-Sants twice daily. Tickets cost €80–180 and the journey takes 6h 3m. iryo also services this route once daily.
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- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Málaga Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22–95
Flights from Málaga Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €22–95
Flights from Málaga Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–340
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Málaga Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22–95
Flights from Málaga Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €22–95
Flights from Málaga Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–340
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Málaga Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–180
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–170
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Malaga Eeaa to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–210
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Málaga to Barcelone
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Centro, Málaga to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Centro, Málaga to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Centro, Málaga to Barcelona is 918 km. It takes approximately 10h to drive from Centro, Málaga to Barcelona.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Centro, Málaga and Barcelona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
















