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

The cheapest way to get from Portbou to Málaga is to train and fly which costs €40 - €150 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portbou to Málaga is to train and fly which takes 6h 18m and costs €40 - €150.

Is there a direct train between Portbou and Málaga?

No, there is no direct train from Portbou to Málaga. However, there are services departing from Portbou and arriving at Malaga Maria Zambrano via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

How far is it from Portbou to Málaga?

The distance between Portbou and Málaga is 1307 km. The road distance is 1082.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Portbou to Málaga without a car is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs €90 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 9h 54m to get from Portbou to Málaga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portbou to Málaga train from?

Portbou to Málaga train services, operated by Rodalies de Catalunya, depart from Portbou station.

Train or bus from Portbou to Málaga?

The best way to get from Portbou to Málaga is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs €90 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €160 and takes 20h 8m.

Where does the Portbou to Málaga train arrive?

Portbou to Málaga train services, operated by Rodalies de Catalunya, arrive at Barcelona Sants station.

Can I drive from Portbou to Málaga?

Yes, the driving distance between Portbou to Málaga is 1082 km. It takes approximately 11h 39m to drive from Portbou to Málaga.

Where can I stay near Málaga?

There are 11972+ hotels available in Málaga.

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

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

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 Portbou to Barcelona SantsR11 / ...
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Malaga Maria ZambranoAve
9h 54m
€91–235
Train, fly to Málaga Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Port-Bou to Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Málaga Airport (AGP)BCN - AGP
6h 18m
€41–146
Bus
1. Take the bus from Figueres to Barcelona Airport602
2. Take the bus from Aeropuerto Barcelona- Prat T1 to Malaga EeaaAlsa
20h 8m
€111–153
Drive 1,082.5 km
1. Drive from Portbou to Málaga1,082.5 km
11h 39m
€172–248
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Port-Bou to NarbonneTer
2. Take the bus from Narbonne Bus Station Av. Maréchal Foch to Malaga Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3575 / ...
20h 22m
€63–114
Train, fly to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Port-Bou to Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX)BCN - GRX
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Granada to Malaga Eeaa
9h 19m
€61–192

Portbou to Málaga by train

32Weekly Trains

9h 54mAverage Duration

€91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,307.2 km
Duration: 9h 54m

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

You can take a train from Portbou to Malaga Maria Zambrano via Barcelona-Sants in around 9h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portbou to Malaga Eeaa via Figueres, Figueres, Barcelona Airport, and Aeropuerto Barcelona- Prat T1 in around 20h 8m.

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