Bus from Barcelona to Málaga: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Barcelona to Málaga on February 9
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
ALSABus
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Estación de Malaga (Centro)CheapestFastest
ALSABus
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Estación de Malaga (Centro)No tags
FlixbusBus
Sants
Estación de Malaga (Centro)No tags
ALSABus
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Estación de Malaga (Centro)No tags
FlixbusBus
Sants
Estación de Malaga (Centro)No tags

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Compare 3 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 19 minutes, and with fares starting at just $76, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
6h 19mAverage Duration
769 kmDistance
18kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average Price$48 - $400Average Duration17h 45m
19kg CO₂e
Train
Average Price$76 - $335Average Duration6h 19m
18kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average Price$53 - $188Average Duration10h 40m
32kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Barcelona to Málaga by bus

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Barcelona to Málaga?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Barcelona to Málaga start from $48. The average price for this route is around $195. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Barcelona to Málaga?

    The average bus travel time from Barcelona to Málaga is 17h 45m, covering a distance of 773 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 30m and is operated by ALSA.

  3. Which bus companies service the Barcelona to Málaga route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from ALSA, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Barcelona to Málaga?

    The earliest bus departs from Barcelona to Málaga at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Barcelona to Málaga?

    A bus trip from Barcelona to Málaga generates an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Barcelona to Málaga?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61223 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Barcelona to Málaga?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ALSA has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Barcelona to Málaga?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Barcelona to Málaga?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
02-06
$444
02-07
$186
Today
$186
02-09
$184
02-10
$184
02-11
$184
02-12
$127
02-13
$111
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Barcelona to Málaga was searched and found on Feb 13, 2026 with a price of $111

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

You can expect to pay from $111 to $444 for a bus ticket from Barcelona to Málaga based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $111 which is on 2026-02-13.

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.

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