Bus Tickets from Málaga to Barcelona

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Next departures for Málaga to Barcelona on September 4
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
ALSA
Estación de Autobuses de Malaga (Centro), Paseo de los Tilos
Estació del Nord de BarcelonaCheapest
ALSA
Estación de Autobuses de Malaga (Centro), Paseo de los Tilos
Estació del Nord de BarcelonaFastest
ALSA
Estación de Autobuses de Malaga (Centro), Paseo de los Tilos
Estació del Nord de BarcelonaNo tags
Flixbus
Estación de Autobuses de Malaga (Centro), Paseo de los Tilos
 Barcelona (Airport T2C)No tags
ALSA
Estación de Autobuses de Malaga (Centro), Paseo de los Tilos
Estació del Nord de BarcelonaNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Málaga to Barcelona.

Bus
Average Price$96 - $361Average Duration16h 45m
19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average Price$44 - $260Average Duration6h 4m
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$43 - $134Average Duration10h 40m
32kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Málaga to Barcelona

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Barcelona. The journey takes about 6 hours 4 minutes and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
6h 4mAverage Duration
$44Cheapest ticket
18kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Málaga to Barcelona: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$138
Average bus trip duration16h 45m
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure1:00am
Distance480 miles (773 km)
Latest bus departure10:35pm

Málaga to Barcelona Bus

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Málaga - Barcelona

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09/01
$130
09/02
$218
Today
$155
09/04
$129
09/05
$129
09/06
$79
09/07
$129
09/08
$79
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Málaga to Barcelona was searched and found on Sep 8, 2025 with a price of $79

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

You can expect to pay from $79 to $293 for a bus ticket from Málaga to Barcelona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $79 which is on 2025-09-08.

Usually FlixBus 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 Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Málaga to Barcelona.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Málaga to Barcelona.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Málaga to Barcelona that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Will you be returning to Málaga by bus?

Bus from Barcelona to Málaga

You can also go to Barcelona by train

Train from Málaga to Barcelona

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