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Planning a trip from Barcelona to Malaga? Trip.com offers Trenitalia and Italo tickets starting from just €42.70, with the average price for this route around €58.90! Find the best deals for the next 7 days in the table below, starting today.
Cheapest train of the day
€42.70
15:1621:50
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€42.70
Tue20Jan
Cheapest train of the day
€53.03
08:3014:54
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€53.03
Wed21Jan
Cheapest train of the day
€53.60
08:3014:54
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€53.60
Thu22Jan
Cheapest train of the day
€70.69
15:1621:50
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€70.69
Sat24Jan
Cheapest train of the day
€67.74
15:2521:48
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€67.74
Mon26Jan
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Barcelona to Malaga train timetable

Arranging travel from Barcelona to Malaga? Trip.com has Renfe tickets available from €42.70, with the typical price for this route being about €58.90. To ensure you find the cheapest fares, we suggest trying split tickets.
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15:16
6h 34m, Direct
Barcelona-Sants
21:50
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
RENFE
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15:25
6h 23m, 1 change
Barcelona-Sants
21:48
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
RENFERENFE
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16:25
6h 15m, 1 change
Barcelona-Sants
22:40
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
RENFE
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17:25
6h 10m, 1 change
Barcelona-Sants
23:35
Paris
RENFE
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Barcelona to Malaga Train Route Details

For the route from Barcelona to Malaga, train tickets usually start at €42.70. The trip takes about 5h 54m on average, covering around 481 miles. iryo, RENFE typically runs 13 trains daily. To plan your journey ahead, please see our train route table.
First train
First train
05:50
Last train
Last train
17:25
Departure city
Departure city
Arrival city
Arrival city
Journey time
Journey time
5h 54m
Distance
Distance
481 miles
Price
Price
From €42.70
Train Operators
Train Operators

Spanish train offers

Travellers on Renfe's AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains can enjoy exclusive discounts tailored to select routes. These offers are subject to availability and vary based on travel schedules, routes, and terms.
Spanish train offers

Renfe Children Fare

Renfe grants a 40% discount on ticket prices for children aged 4 to 13. These children can select seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and they can make changes or get refunds according to the ticket type, potentially incurring a fee. Children under four travel for free but do not receive a reserved seat. Please note that, on Cercanías trains, children under six can travel for free without a reserved seat.

Renfe Disabled People Fare

Renfe offers discounts for disabled individuals, providing up to 40% off. By purchasing a Tarjeta Dorada for €6, you can travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for one year. Note that the discount on Avant trains is higher on weekends. Refunds or changes to your ticket depend on the type of ticket and may involve a fee.

Advance booking

You can enjoy discounts of up to 70% by booking in advance. Popular routes allow bookings up to nine months ahead, and for other routes, the sooner you book, the cheaper it will be. Trip.com has marked the lowest prices for you, easing your travel arrangements.

Renfe Group Fare

Groups of 4 to 9 people travelling on AVE or AVE International trains will receive an 8% discount. Groups of 10 to 25 people can get up to a 50% discount on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains. For groups larger than 25 people, you can submit a quote for approval. Please note that all Renfe group tickets are non-changeable. If you need to cancel, the entire booking must be cancelled according to the original ticket's terms and conditions, and a fee will apply.

Renfe Young Persons Fare

Young people aged 14 to 25 can enjoy up to 30% off train fares with the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. This card, valid for a year and non-transferable, offers a 30% discount on AVE and AVE international trains. Additionally, get a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Onboard Renfe trains from Barcelona to Malaga

Renfe's AVE trains offer four service types based on fare options, ensuring convenience for all passengers during their journey. Seating options include Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar tickets, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium tickets.

Each AVE train comes with high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and baggage allowance of up to three bags. Standard seats are ideal for regular travelers or budget-conscious passengers, providing a quiet coach for rest, reading, or work. Onboard dining includes a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats are designed for those who seek higher comfort, featuring wider seats and more legroom. Prémium ticket holders can also enjoy the Premium Menu at their seat and access to snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Barcelona to Malaga Renfe ticket types

When traveling from Barcelona to Malaga, you can choose one of four fare types, listed from the lowest to the highest price: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Different fares come with different refund and change options.

Barcelona to Malaga Renfe ticket types

Básico

On AVE trains, the lowest-priced fare is Básico, which cannot be refunded or changed.

Elige Estándar

The Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains is a bit pricier than the Básico fare. This ticket option provides the flexibility for refunds (70% of original ticket price) and changes (one free of charge), as well as numerous additional paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort costs a bit more than Elige Estándar. The notable difference is the wider seats and offer more leg room as they are XL Confort seats.

Prémium

The most expensive fare, Prémium, comes with unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

How to buy cheap Spanish train tickets

  • Book in Advance

    Book in Advance

    Booking 60-90 days in advance can get you cheaper Renfe train tickets, available for you to plan your itinerary.

  • Buy a Return ticket

    Buy a Return ticket

    A Return ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, which is cheaper than buying two separate single tickets.

  • Consider Básico or Inicial ticket types

    Consider Básico or Inicial ticket types

    Renfe's Básico, iryo's Inicial or Ouigo trains, can give you the cheapest price accordingly.
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