What is the cheapest way to get from Málaga to Portbou?

The cheapest way to get from Málaga to Portbou is to fly and train which costs €40 - €140 and takes 6h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Málaga to Portbou?

The fastest way to get from Málaga to Portbou is to fly and train which takes 6h 54m and costs €40 - €140.

Is there a direct train between Málaga and Portbou?

No, there is no direct train from Málaga to Portbou. However, there are services departing from Malaga Maria Zambrano and arriving at Portbou via Barcelona-Sants and Girona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

How far is it from Málaga to Portbou?

The distance between Málaga and Portbou is 1281 km. The road distance is 1081.7 km.

How do I travel from Málaga to Portbou without a car?

The best way to get from Málaga to Portbou without a car is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs €90 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Málaga to Portbou?

It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Málaga to Portbou, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Málaga to Portbou train from?

Málaga to Portbou train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.

Train or bus from Málaga to Portbou?

The best way to get from Málaga to Portbou is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs €90 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €230 and takes 19h 41m.

Where does the Málaga to Portbou train arrive?

Málaga to Portbou train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Málaga to Portbou?

Yes, the driving distance between Málaga to Portbou is 1082 km. It takes approximately 11h 38m to drive from Málaga to Portbou.

Where can I stay near Portbou?

There are 5397+ hotels available in Portbou.

Málaga to Portbou - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Málaga to Portbou by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Barcelona-SantsAve
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to GironaAvn / ...
3. Take the train from Girona to PortbouR11
8h 55m
€92–231
Fly from Málaga Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)AGP - BCN
2. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Portbou
6h 54m
€40–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from Malaga Eeaa to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos NordAlsa
2. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Figueres - Estación de Autobuses602
19h 41m
€93–229
Drive 1,081.7 km
1. Drive from Málaga to Portbou1,081.7 km
11h 38m
€169–243
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Malaga Central Bus Station to Narbonne Bus Station Av. Maréchal FochUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3602 / ...
2. Take the train from Narbonne to Port-BouTer
20h 13m
€68–111
Bus to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Malaga Eeaa to Estación de Autobuses de Granada
2. Fly from Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)GRX - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Portbou
9h 43m
€58–181

Málaga to Portbou by train

23Weekly Trains

8h 55mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,280.7 km
Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between Málaga, Spain and Portbou, Spain?

You can take a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Portbou via Barcelona-Sants and Girona in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Malaga Eeaa to Portbou via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, Figueres - Estación de Autobuses, and Figueres in around 19h 41m.

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