Trains tickets from Málaga to Barcelona

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TodayApr 25
from $139
TomorrowApr 26
from $139
SunApr 27
from $224
MonApr 28
from $123
TueApr 29
from $72
WedApr 30
from $123
ThuMay 1
from $62
FriMay 2

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Málaga
    Departure location: Estación María Zambrano
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Barcelona
    Destination location: Barcelona-Sants
    Operated by: RENFE AVERENFE AVE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Málaga
    Departure location: Estación María Zambrano
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Barcelona
    Destination location: Barcelona-Sants
    Operated by: RENFE AVERENFE AVE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Málaga
    Departure location: Estación María Zambrano
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Barcelona
    Destination location: Barcelona-Sants
    Operated by: RENFE AVERENFE AVE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Málaga
    Departure location: Málaga María Zambrano Train Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Barcelona
    Destination location: Barcelona-Sants
    Operated by: iryoiryo
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Málaga
    Departure location: Estación María Zambrano
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Barcelona
    Destination location: Barcelona-Sants
    Operated by: RENFE AVERENFE AVE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Málaga to Barcelona: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$108
Average train trip duration6h 8m
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure8:22am
Distance477 miles (769 km)
Latest train departure5:55pm

Málaga to Barcelona Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
04/23
$226
04/24
$139
Today
$139
04/26
$139
04/27
$224
04/28
$123
04/29
$72
04/30
$123
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Málaga to Barcelona was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $72

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

You can expect to pay from $72 to $249 for a train ticket from Málaga to Barcelona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $72 which is on 2025-04-29.

Usually RENFE_AVE 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.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Málaga to Barcelona is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Barcelona, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Málaga and Barcelona compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Málaga to Barcelona.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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