Next train departures

Next departures for Barcelona to Málaga on October 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:18am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 36m	5:54pm	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	Cheapest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:18am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 36m	5:54pm	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	Fastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:18am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 36m	5:54pm	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:18am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 36m	5:54pm	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:18am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 36m	5:54pm	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:18am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 36m	5:54pm	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:18am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 36m	5:54pm	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Málaga on October 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:18am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 36m	5:54pm	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	Cheapest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:18am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 36m	5:54pm	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	Fastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:30am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 41m	3:11pm	Estación María Zambrano	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:18am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 36m	5:54pm	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:30am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 41m	3:11pm	Estación María Zambrano	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:18am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 36m	5:54pm	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:18am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 36m	5:54pm	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:18am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 36m	5:54pm	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Málaga on October 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:18am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 36m	5:54pm	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	Cheapest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:18am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 36m	5:54pm	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	Fastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:30am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 41m	3:11pm	Estación María Zambrano	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:18am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 36m	5:54pm	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:30am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 41m	3:11pm	Estación María Zambrano	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:18am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 36m	5:54pm	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:30am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 41m	3:11pm	Estación María Zambrano	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:18am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 36m	5:54pm	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Málaga on October 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:30am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 41m	3:11pm	Estación María Zambrano	Cheapest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:18am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 36m	5:54pm	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	Fastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:30am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 41m	3:11pm	Estación María Zambrano	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:18am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 36m	5:54pm	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:30am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 41m	3:11pm	Estación María Zambrano	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:18am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 36m	5:54pm	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:18am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 36m	5:54pm	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:18am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 36m	5:54pm	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Málaga on October 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:30am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 41m	3:11pm	Estación María Zambrano	CheapestFastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:30am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 41m	3:11pm	Estación María Zambrano	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:30am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 41m	3:11pm	Estación María Zambrano	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Málaga on October 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:30am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 41m	3:11pm	Estación María Zambrano	Cheapest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:18am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 36m	5:54pm	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	Fastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:30am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 41m	3:11pm	Estación María Zambrano	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:18am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 36m	5:54pm	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:30am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 41m	3:11pm	Estación María Zambrano	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:18am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 36m	5:54pm	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:18am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 36m	5:54pm	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:18am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 36m	5:54pm	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Málaga on October 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:30am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 41m	3:11pm	Estación María Zambrano	Cheapest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:18am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 36m	5:54pm	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	Fastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:30am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 41m	3:11pm	Estación María Zambrano	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:18am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 36m	5:54pm	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:30am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 41m	3:11pm	Estación María Zambrano	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:18am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 36m	5:54pm	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:18am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 36m	5:54pm	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:18am	Barcelona-Sants	6h 36m	5:54pm	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Barcelona to Málaga

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Málaga. The journey takes about 6 hours 36 minutes, and with fares starting at just $74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

6h 36mAverage Duration

769 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$195 - $244	Average Duration17h 5m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$74 - $375	Average Duration6h 36m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Barcelona and Málaga?

Barcelona

A
Barcelona Sants
Carrer de Viriat, 10, 08014 Barcelona, Spain
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B
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
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C
Barcelona Clot-Arago
C-33, 140, 08026 Barcelona, Spain
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D
Avinguda Meridiana, 11
Avinguda Meridiana, 11, 08030 Barcelona, Spain
E
Barcelona Airport
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F
Estación de Francia
Av. del Marquès de l'Argentera,, 08003 Barcelona, , Spain

Málaga

A
Estación María Zambrano
EXPLANADA DE LA ESTACION S/N, s/n, 29002 Málaga, Spain
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B
Estación de Malaga (Centro)
Paseo de los Tilos, 21, 29006 Málaga, Málaga, Spain
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C
Malaga
Av. de la Aurora, 9, 29002 Málaga, Spain

Train companies

Iryo

4.5/5443 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.9

Wi‑Fi4.0

Renfe

4.1/51,085 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.0

Users have expressed satisfaction with the service, highlighting its professionalism and well-organized infrastructure. Everything met their expectations, contributing to a positive travel experience overall.

RENFE AVE Barcelona Málaga recent customer reviews

Very correct service, professional demeanour, and a great service infrastructure.

Abel K.

June 9, 2024

They threw me off the train because they said I smelled!! After 2 hrs in the middle of nowhere.They told waiting police that I had no ticket..Lie.Now waiting for a train back to Barcelona.Refund expected or Lawyers involved.

Michael B.

June 4, 2024

I couldn't go because I lost my passport at Barcelona Sants

Rafique D.

December 19, 2023

ES train companies:Renfe, FlixTrain, Iryo, El Expreso de Canfranc

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Barcelona to Málaga by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Barcelona to Málaga?
The cheapest train tickets from Barcelona to Málaga start at $74. The average price for this train route is around $140. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Barcelona to Málaga?
The average train trip from Barcelona to Málaga takes 6h 36m and covers 769 km. The quickest train gets you there in 6h 24m and is operated by Iryo.
Which train operators serve the Barcelona to Málaga route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 1 trains available per day, including services from Iryo, Renfe.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Barcelona to Málaga?
The earliest train from Barcelona to Málaga departs at 8:30am. The latest train departs at 3:41pm.
What is the best train operator from Barcelona to Málaga?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Iryo, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 442 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Barcelona to Málaga?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Iryo has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Barcelona to Málaga?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Iryo, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Barcelona to Málaga?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Iryo, with a cleanliness rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10-16

$270

10-17

$154

Today

$310

10-19

$173

10-20

$123

10-21

$128

10-22

$132

10-23

$181

The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Málaga was searched and found on Oct 20, 2026 with a price of $123

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Barcelona to Málaga, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $123 to $392 for a train ticket from Barcelona to Málaga based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $123 which is on 2026-10-20.

Usually Renfe will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.