The cheapest and fastest trains from Barcelona to Málaga
Cheapest price
$72
Average price
$101
Fastest journey
6 h 34 m
Average duration
6 h 37 m
Trains per day
61
Distance
769 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona to Málaga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Málaga will cost around $101 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $72.
Of the 61 trains that leave Barcelona for Málaga every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 769 km distance in an average of 6 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 39 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
06150+
021882:50 PM7h14Barcelona Sants10:04 PMMálaga María Zambrano$721One-way1 change
03082+
021888:00 AM14h04Barcelona Sants10:04 PMMálaga María Zambrano$721One-way1 change
06160 · 062083:55 PM7h59Barcelona Sants11:54 PMMálaga María Zambrano$731One-way1 change
06150 · 062082:50 PM9h04Barcelona Sants11:54 PMMálaga María Zambrano$751One-way1 change
06180 · 062085:20 PM6h34Barcelona Sants11:54 PMMálaga María Zambrano$771One-way1 change
06180 · 062085:20 PM6h34Barcelona Sants11:54 PMMálaga María Zambrano$771One-way1 change
06014 · 061681:20 PM6h36Barcelona Sants7:56 PMMálaga María Zambrano$891One-way1 change
06020 · 0602011:25 AM6h39Barcelona Sants6:04 PMMálaga María Zambrano$1131One-way1 change
0602011:25 AM6h39Barcelona Sants6:04 PMMálaga María Zambrano$1131One-way0 changes
06080 · 061187:50 AM6h39Barcelona Sants2:29 PMMálaga María Zambrano$1281One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Barcelona to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $54, and a flight costs an average of $39.
Distance: 769 km
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$111 Average Price Cheapest | $200 Average Price | $141 Average Price |
6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 39m Average total duration Fastest 4h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 15m Average total duration 14h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Barcelona to Málaga train times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Málaga trains for tomorrow, Saturday, 16 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
03062+ 06118 | Delayed 5:50 AM Barcelona Sants | 8h39 | 12:29 PM 12:29 PMMálaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
03062+ 06168 | On time 5:50 AM Barcelona Sants | 14h06 | 7:56 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
03062+ 06020 | Delayed 5:50 AM Barcelona Sants | 12h14 | 4:04 PM 4:04 PMMálaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
03302+ 06168 | On time 6:35 AM Barcelona Sants | 13h21 | 7:56 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
03302+ 06118 | Delayed 6:35 AM Barcelona Sants | 7h54 | 12:29 PM 12:29 PMMálaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
03302+ 06020 | Delayed 6:35 AM Barcelona Sants | 11h29 | 4:04 PM 4:04 PMMálaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06070 · 06168 | On time 7:05 AM Barcelona Sants | 12h51 | 7:56 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06070 · 06118 | Delayed 7:05 AM Barcelona Sants | 7h24 | 12:29 PM 12:29 PMMálaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06070 · 06020 | Delayed 7:05 AM Barcelona Sants | 10h59 | 4:04 PM 4:04 PMMálaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06080 · 06118 | Delayed 7:50 AM Barcelona Sants | 6h39 | 12:29 PM 12:29 PMMálaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06080 · 06168 | On time 7:50 AM Barcelona Sants | 12h06 | 7:56 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06080 · 06020 | Delayed 7:50 AM Barcelona Sants | 10h14 | 4:04 PM 4:04 PMMálaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
03082+ 02188 | On time 8:00 AM Barcelona Sants | 14h04 | 10:04 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
03082+ 06168 | On time 8:00 AM Barcelona Sants | 11h56 | 7:56 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
03082+ 06020 | Delayed 8:00 AM Barcelona Sants | 10h04 | 4:04 PM 4:04 PMMálaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06016+ 02188 | On time 8:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 13h19 | 10:04 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06016 · 06168 | On time 8:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 11h11 | 7:56 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06016 · 06020 | Delayed 8:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 9h19 | 4:04 PM 4:04 PMMálaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
03092+ 02188 | On time 9:00 AM Barcelona Sants | 13h04 | 10:04 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
03092+ 06168 | On time 9:00 AM Barcelona Sants | 10h56 | 7:56 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
03092+ 06020 | Delayed 9:00 AM Barcelona Sants | 9h04 | 4:04 PM 4:04 PMMálaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
03304+ 02188 | On time 9:55 AM Barcelona Sants | 12h09 | 10:04 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
03304+ 06168 | On time 9:55 AM Barcelona Sants | 10h01 | 7:56 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
03304+ 06020 | Delayed 9:55 AM Barcelona Sants | 8h09 | 4:04 PM 4:04 PMMálaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06110+ 02188 | On time 10:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 11h19 | 10:04 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06110 · 06168 | On time 10:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 9h11 | 7:56 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06110 · 06020 | Delayed 10:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 7h19 | 4:04 PM 4:04 PMMálaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
03112+ 02188 | On time 11:00 AM Barcelona Sants | 11h04 | 10:04 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
03112+ 06168 | On time 11:00 AM Barcelona Sants | 8h56 | 7:56 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
03112+ 06020 | Delayed 11:00 AM Barcelona Sants | 7h04 | 4:04 PM 4:04 PMMálaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06020+ 02188 | On time 11:25 AM Barcelona Sants | 10h39 | 10:04 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06020 · 06168 | On time 11:25 AM Barcelona Sants | 8h31 | 7:56 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06020 · 06020 | Delayed 11:25 AM Barcelona Sants | 6h39 | 4:04 PM 4:04 PMMálaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06020 | Delayed 11:25 AM Barcelona Sants | 6h39 | 4:04 PM 4:04 PMMálaga María Zambrano | 0 changesdirect | |
06320+ 02188 | On time 12:14 PM Barcelona Sants | 9h50 | 10:04 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06320 · 06168 | On time 12:14 PM Barcelona Sants | 7h42 | 7:56 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06320 · 06208 | Delayed 12:14 PM Barcelona Sants | 11h40 | 9:54 PM 9:54 PMMálaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
09730+ 02188 | On time 12:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 9h14 | 10:04 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
09730+ 06168 | On time 12:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 7h06 | 7:56 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
09730+ 06208 | Delayed 12:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 11h04 | 9:54 PM 9:54 PMMálaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06014+ 02188 | On time 1:20 PM Barcelona Sants | 8h44 | 10:04 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06014 · 06168 | On time 1:20 PM Barcelona Sants | 6h36 | 7:56 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06014 · 06208 | Delayed 1:20 PM Barcelona Sants | 10h34 | 9:54 PM 9:54 PMMálaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
03308 · 02202 | On time 2:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 9h49 | 11:49 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
03308+ 02188 | On time 2:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 8h04 | 10:04 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
03308+ 06208 | Delayed 2:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 9h54 | 9:54 PM 9:54 PMMálaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06150+ 02202 | On time 2:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 8h59 | 11:49 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06150+ 02188 | On time 2:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 7h14 | 10:04 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06150 · 06208 | Delayed 2:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 9h04 | 9:54 PM 9:54 PMMálaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
03152 · 02202 | On time 3:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 8h49 | 11:49 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
03152+ 02188 | On time 3:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 7h04 | 10:04 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
03152+ 06208 | Delayed 3:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 8h54 | 9:54 PM 9:54 PMMálaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
03992 | 3:41 PM Barcelona Sants | 7h06 | 10:47 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 0 changesdirect | |
03992 · 02202 | On time 3:41 PM Barcelona Sants | 8h08 | 11:49 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06160+ 02202 | On time 3:55 PM Barcelona Sants | 7h54 | 11:49 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06160 · 06208 | Delayed 3:55 PM Barcelona Sants | 7h59 | 9:54 PM 9:54 PMMálaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
03162 · 02202 | On time 4:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 7h49 | 11:49 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
03162+ 06208 | Delayed 4:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 7h54 | 9:54 PM 9:54 PMMálaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
03172 · 02202 | On time 4:58 PM Barcelona Sants | 6h51 | 11:49 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
03172+ 06208 | Delayed 4:58 PM Barcelona Sants | 6h56 | 9:54 PM 9:54 PMMálaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06180 · 06208 | Delayed 5:20 PM Barcelona Sants | 6h34 | 9:54 PM 9:54 PMMálaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barcelona to Málaga
Trains from Barcelona to Málaga run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $54 but you can travel from only $39 by flight.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 21:25. The fastest train covers the 769 km distance in 5h 59m.
Distance 769 km |
Average train duration 5h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 5h 59m |
First train 5:40 AM |
Last train 9:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: iryo, AVE, Renfe AVLO, SNCF OUIGO from Barcelona to Málaga trainsiryo, AVE, Renfe AVLO, SNCF OUIGO trains will get you between Barcelona and Málaga from $39. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Barcelona to Málaga train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Málaga by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Málaga, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Barcelona and Málaga
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Hotspots in and near restaurants.
- Staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00.
- McDonald’s
- Caffe di Fiore
- Ars Café
- Café de l'Estació
- Café de l’Estació Deli
- Lavazza
- Como
- Peter's
- Tutti Frutti
- Enrique Tomás
- & many more
- All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
- Apartments Eixample
- Apartment Guell
- Sweet Inn Callao
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Located in various locations inside the station.
- Metro lines: L3, L5
- Bus lines: A1, A2
- Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Talgo, Trenhotel, TGV, Avant, Intercity, R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, RG1, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17
- Mon - Sun: 05:00 - 00:45
- Free throughout the station.
- Open daily from 07:00 to 23:00.
- 100 Montaditos
- Burger King
- Dunkin' Coffee
- Gino's
- Lizarran
- Orient Express Cafeteria
- The Posada of Brazil
- Pizza Hut
- Rail Coffee
- The Good Burger
- & many more
- The station is fully accessible and includes adapted elevators and platforms. Additional services can be arranged by contacting the station before traveling.
- Hotel ILUNION Málaga
- Barceló Málaga
- Eurostars Málaga
- Mon - Sun: 05:00 - 00:45
- Located in the station's main concourse.
- Commuter rail lines: C1, C2
- Bus lines: 1, 3, 10, 16, 19, 24, 27, C2
- Train lines: Avant, AVE, Media Distancia
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