There are 7 ways to get from Catalonia to Málaga by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car ferry, train (Renfe), 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 Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane BCN - AGP
3h 35m€30–136Train
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain 6020 / ...
7h 28m€90–291Bus
- Take the bus from Aeropuerto Barcelona- Prat T1 to Malaga Eeaabus ALSA - Man-Alg
16h 15m€93–138Car ferry
- Take the carferry from Port de Barcelona to Nadorcarferry
- Take the carferry from Nador to Motrilcarferry
- Take the carferry from Port of Motril to Melillacarferry
- Take the carferry from Melilla to Málagacarferry
2d 5h€409–1,001Train via Mollina (Renfe)
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Antequera-Santa Anatrain Ave
- Take the train from Antequera-Santa Ana to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain Avn / ...
8h 2m€157–286Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Barcelone to Málaga919.1 km
11h 1m€30–65Drive 919.6 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Málagacar 919.6 km
10h 13m€150–217
Catalonia to Málaga by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Catalonia to Málaga is to rideshare which costs €30 - €65 and takes 11h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Catalonia to Málaga is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs €29 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Catalonia to Málaga. However, there are services departing from Pl. Catalunya - Andana Central and arriving at Malaga Eeaa via Aeropuerto Barcelona- Prat T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 15m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Catalonia to Málaga. However, there are services departing from Port de Barcelona and arriving at Málaga via Nador, Port of Motril and Melilla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Catalonia to Málaga. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya and arriving at Malaga Maria Zambrano via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Catalonia and Málaga is 790 km. The road distance is 919.6 km.
The best way to get from Catalonia to Málaga without a car is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs €90 - €300.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Catalonia to Málaga, including transfers.
Catalonia to Málaga bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Aeropuerto Barcelona- Prat T1 station.
Catalonia to Málaga train services, operated by iryo, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
What companies run services between Catalonia, Spain and Málaga, Spain?
Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, and Air Europa fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Málaga Airport (AGP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, iryo operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Malaga Maria Zambrano 3 times a day. Tickets cost €110–180 and the journey takes 6h 24m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–130
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Málaga Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €24–130
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–160
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Málaga Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30–160
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Málaga Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €160–290
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Antequera-Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €150–270
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Antequera-Santa Ana to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Antequera-Santa Ana to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Aeropuerto Barcelona- Prat T1 to Malaga Eeaa
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- booking@gnv.it
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Car ferry from Port de Barcelona to Nador
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €100–160
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
- Phone
- +34 (0) 902 456 500
- Website
- Naviera Armas S.A.
Car ferry from Nador to Motril
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €200–280
- Website
- Naviera Armas S.A.
Car ferry from Port of Motril to Melilla
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–270
- Website
- Naviera Armas S.A.
- Phone
- +34 912 66 02 15
- reservas@balearia.com
- Website
- balearia.com
Car ferry from Melilla to Málaga
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–300
- Schedules at
- balearia.com
- Seating
- €50–85
- Cabin
- €180–300
- Seat + Car
- €160–180
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Barcelone to Málaga
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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The best way to get from Catalonia to Málaga is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs €29 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €300 and takes 7h 28m, you could also bus, which costs €90 - €140 and takes 16h 15m.
Catalonia to Málaga bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Malaga Eeaa station.
Catalonia to Málaga train services, operated by iryo, arrive at Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Catalonia to Málaga is 920 km. It takes approximately 10h 13m to drive from Catalonia to Málaga.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Catalonia and Málaga. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.