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Departure Schedule
Morning departures
Fastest trip6 hrs 39 min
Longest trip7 hrs 32 min
Earliest05:47
Latest11:56
Departures6
Afternoon departures
Fastest trip6 hrs 58 min
Longest trip7 hrs 9 min
Earliest14:51
Latest15:50
Departures2
Travelling from Malaga to Barcelona by Train
If you are already planning your upcoming trip from famous Costa del Sol to the wonderful capital of Catalonia, think about hopping on a train from Malaga to Barcelona. Being one of the most time-saving options on the route, the well-equipped Ave train runs with a maximum speed of 350 kph (217 mph) and provides a direct 6-hour connection between the main railway stations of these two spectacular cities. To guarantee the utmost comfort during the ride, all coaches are air-conditioned and offer spacious seats, power outlets, and plenty of luggage space. One of the great perks of booking your Malaga to Barcelona train tickets on Rail Ninja is that you can make a reservation as far as 2 years before the selected departure date.
Malaga to Barcelona trains Information
6 h 39 m
Shortest travel time:
$113
Lowest ticket cost:
8
Avg. daily departures:
05:47
Earliest departure:
15:50
Latest departure:
Popular questions about trains from Malaga to Barcelona
Yes, Malaga to Barcelona route is operated by Renfe’s AVE high-speed train. It is capable of reaching the speed of up to 310 km/h (193 mph), so the whole Malaga to Barcelona train trip takes only about 6 hours.
Maria Zambrano station, the principal railway station in Malaga, serves Barcelona direction. From there you can take Renfe's AVE high-speed train which will take you to Barcelona in about 6 hours. To get to Maria Zambrano station, take bus line 1, 3, 4, 5, 10, 12, 16, 19, 24 or 27.
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