Bus Malaga to Barcelona: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Malaga to Barcelona

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Malaga to Barcelona from various bus operators like ALSA or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$80

tomorrow

$81

Sunday

$77

Monday

$126

Tuesday

$77

Wednesday

$77

Thursday

$77

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	16h 30m	8:00 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	12:30 AM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Basic	$80	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 12/5/2025 8:00:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
ALSA	15h 30m	2:15 PM	Malaga	Bus Station	5:45 AM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$126	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 12/5/2025 2:15:00 PM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
ALSA	15h 0m	9:30 PM	Malaga	Bus Station	12:30 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$126	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 12/5/2025 9:30:00 PM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
ALSA	16h 55m	1:00 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	5:55 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Basic	$130	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 12/5/2025 1:00:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 12/5/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
ALSA	16h 15m	5:30 PM	Malaga	Bus Station	9:45 AM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Basic	$132	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 12/5/2025 5:30:00 PM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	15h 0m	9:30 PM	Malaga	Bus Station	12:30 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Basic	$81	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 12/6/2025 9:30:00 PM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
ALSA	16h 30m	8:00 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	12:30 AM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Basic	$87	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 12/6/2025 8:00:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
ALSA	16h 55m	1:00 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	5:55 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$126	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 12/6/2025 1:00:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
FlixBus	30h 20m	8:00 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	2:20 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$228	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 12/6/2025 8:00:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 12/7/2025 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $228 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 20m
FlixBus	31h 30m	8:00 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	3:30 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$228	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 12/6/2025 8:00:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $228 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	16h 55m	1:00 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	5:55 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 12/7/2025 1:00:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
ALSA	16h 30m	8:00 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	12:30 AM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Basic	$81	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 12/7/2025 8:00:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
ALSA	15h 30m	2:15 PM	Malaga	Bus Station	5:45 AM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$83	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 12/7/2025 2:15:00 PM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
ALSA	15h 0m	9:30 PM	Malaga	Bus Station	12:30 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$83	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 12/7/2025 9:30:00 PM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
ALSA	16h 15m	5:30 PM	Malaga	Bus Station	9:45 AM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Basic	$132	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 12/7/2025 5:30:00 PM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	16h 55m	1:00 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	5:55 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$126	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 12/8/2025 1:00:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
ALSA	16h 30m	8:00 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	12:30 AM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$126	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 12/8/2025 8:00:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
ALSA	15h 30m	2:15 PM	Malaga	Bus Station	5:45 AM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$126	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 12/8/2025 2:15:00 PM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
ALSA	15h 0m	9:30 PM	Malaga	Bus Station	12:30 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$126	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 12/8/2025 9:30:00 PM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
ALSA	16h 15m	5:30 PM	Malaga	Bus Station	9:45 AM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Basic	$132	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 12/8/2025 5:30:00 PM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Malaga to Barcelona via Granada, you can save more than $54? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  18h 40m
  
  0
  
  11:15 PM
  
  Malaga
  Bus Station
  
  1:00 AM
  
  Granada
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 12/9/2025 11:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Granada (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
- Busbud
  
  14h 25m
  
  0
  
  3:30 AM
  
  Granada
  Bus Station
  
  5:55 PM
  
  Barcelona
  Nord Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $56
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station, Granada (Spain) at 12/10/2025 3:30:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
Travel time is 3h 40m longer, but you will save $54

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	15h 0m	9:30 PM	Malaga	Bus Station	12:30 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 12/9/2025 9:30:00 PM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
ALSA	16h 55m	1:00 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	5:55 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$126	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 12/9/2025 1:00:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
ALSA	16h 30m	8:00 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	12:30 AM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$126	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 12/9/2025 8:00:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
FlixBus	29h 25m	8:00 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	1:25 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$146	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 12/9/2025 8:00:00 AM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $146 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 25m
FlixBus	28h 50m	8:00 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	12:50 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$147	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 12/9/2025 8:00:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $147 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	16h 30m	8:00 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	12:30 AM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 12/10/2025 8:00:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 12/11/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
ALSA	15h 30m	2:15 PM	Malaga	Bus Station	5:45 AM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Basic	$81	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 12/10/2025 2:15:00 PM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
ALSA	16h 55m	1:00 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	5:55 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$126	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 12/10/2025 1:00:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
ALSA	15h 0m	9:30 PM	Malaga	Bus Station	12:30 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$126	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 12/10/2025 9:30:00 PM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 12/11/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
ALSA	16h 15m	5:30 PM	Malaga	Bus Station	9:45 AM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Basic	$132	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 12/10/2025 5:30:00 PM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	16h 30m	8:00 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	12:30 AM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 12/11/2025 8:00:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 12/12/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
ALSA	15h 30m	2:15 PM	Malaga	Bus Station	5:45 AM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 12/11/2025 2:15:00 PM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 12/12/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
FlixBus	29h 25m	8:00 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	1:25 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$118	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 12/11/2025 8:00:00 AM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 12/12/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 25m
FlixBus	39h 10m	8:00 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	11:10 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$119	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 12/11/2025 8:00:00 AM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 12/12/2025 11:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 10m
FlixBus	31h 30m	8:00 AM	Malaga	Bus Station	3:30 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$119	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Malaga (Spain) at 12/11/2025 8:00:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 12/12/2025 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Malaga to Barcelona is $77 on 12/9/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Malaga and Barcelona

See here how frequent the connections between Malaga and Barcelona are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily buses from Malaga to Barcelona. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Malaga and Barcelona.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 31 buses from Malaga to Barcelona, while Night sees the fewest connections between Malaga and Barcelona, with 17 offers.

Facts about the bus from Malaga to Barcelona

Compare all providers like ALSA and FlixBus that travel 13 times every day by bus from Malaga to Barcelona in one click! Book your bus ticket from Malaga to Barcelona starting from $77!

Cheapest Bus	$77
Fastest Bus	15h 0m
Earliest Bus	1:00 AM
Latest Bus	9:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	13 Ø
Distance	478.5 miles
Bus Companies	ALSA and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Malaga to Barcelona

Every day, 13 buses from 2 bus companies leave Malaga for Barcelona: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$126

Saturday 12/06

$126

Sunday 12/07

$87

Monday 12/08

$126

Tuesday 12/09

$77

Wednesday 12/10

$77

Thursday 12/11

$81

Friday 12/12

$88

Saturday 12/13

$122

Sunday 12/14

$81

Monday 12/15

$77

Tuesday 12/16

$77

Wednesday 12/17

$77

Thursday 12/18

$77

Friday 12/19

$126

Saturday 12/20

$185

Sunday 12/21

$126

Monday 12/22

$126

Tuesday 12/23

$126

Wednesday 12/24

$128

Thursday 12/25

$126

Friday 12/26

$126

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Malaga to Barcelona

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Malaga to Barcelona, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $77, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Malaga to Barcelona. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $81.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Malaga to Barcelona, with $77. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $77.

How to save money travelling from Malaga to Barcelona

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Malaga to Barcelona in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Malaga to Barcelona, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Malaga to Barcelona are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Malaga to Barcelona

These are the most booked bus companies between Malaga to Barcelona from our users.

ALSA from Malaga to Barcelona

Here you will find the key facts about the ALSA bus route Malaga to Barcelona:

Cheapest Price	$77
Fastest Bus	15h 0m
Earliest Bus	1:00 AM
Last Bus	9:30 PM
Daily Connections	11 Ø
Found on	12/5/2025

All bus stations and stops in Malaga and Barcelona

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Malaga and Barcelona.

Bus Station

C. Eguiluz 5

Muelle Heredia

Plaza del Obispo

Plaza Obispo 5

Paseo del Parque (Plaza Marina)

Rosaleda

Av. de Jorge Silvela 70

Nord Bus Station

Carrer d'Alí Bei 78

Rda. Sant Pere Bus Stop

Ronda de Sant Pere

Sants Bus Station

Sants-Montjuïc

Plaça de Catalunya Bus Stop

Plaça de Catalunya 18

Bus Stop

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Malaga to Barcelona? Compare all modes of transports from Malaga to Barcelona.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Malaga to Barcelona

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Malaga to Barcelona? Or which bus companies serve the route Malaga to Barcelona? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Malaga to Barcelona bus

How much does a Malaga Barcelona bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $77 and takes 16h 55m to reach Barcelona. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Malaga to Barcelona?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $77 and $244. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Barcelona.

On average, how many connections are available from Malaga to Barcelona each day?

Every day, the Malaga to Barcelona bus route is served by approximately 13 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Malaga to Barcelona take?

The fastest bus from Malaga to Barcelona is offered by ALSA and takes 15h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $140. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Malaga to Barcelona?

The earliest bus arriving in Barcelona from Malaga starts at 1:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Malaga to Barcelona?

The latest bus trip departing from Malaga for Barcelona starts at 9:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Malaga Barcelona route?

When traveling by bus from Malaga to Barcelona, passengers can travel with ALSA and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Malaga and Barcelona?

You can check all the direct connections between Malaga and Barcelona by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: ALSA and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Malaga to Barcelona bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Malaga Barcelona bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Malaga Barcelona bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Malaga to Barcelona on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Malaga to Barcelona

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Malaga and to Barcelona

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Malaga and to Barcelona. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!