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Planning a trip from Malaga to Barcelona? Trip.com offers Trenitalia and Italo tickets starting from just NZD 113.16, with the average price for this route around NZD 246.00! Find the best deals for the next 7 days in the table below, starting today.
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NZD 186.39
14:5620:34
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NZD 186.39
Sun15Feb
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NZD 137.74
11:3917:41
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NZD 137.74
Mon16Feb
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NZD 144.66
17:0423:48
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NZD 144.66
Thu19Feb
Cheapest train of the day
NZD 113.16
14:5620:34
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NZD 113.16
Fri20Feb
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NZD 138.46
15:5522:35
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NZD 138.46
Sat21Feb
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Malaga to Barcelona train timetable

Planning a trip from Malaga to Barcelona? On Trip.com, you can find Renfe tickets for as low as NZD 113.16, with the average fare for this route being approximately NZD 246.00. Consider using split tickets to find the most cost-effective prices.
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17:00
6h 48m, 1 change
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
23:48
Barcelona-Sants
RENFE
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17:04
6h 44m, 1 change
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
23:48
Barcelona-Sants
RENFE
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17:57
6h 2m, Direct
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
23:59
Paris
RENFE
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Malaga to Barcelona Train Route Details

The Malaga to Barcelona train ticket is typically from NZD 113.16. The average travel time is 5h 38m, covering a distance of approximately 481 miles. There are usually 13 daily trains provided by iryo, RENFE. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table.
First train
First train
08:22
Last train
Last train
17:57
Departure city
Departure city
Arrival city
Arrival city
Journey time
Journey time
5h 38m
Distance
Distance
481 miles
Price
Price
From NZD 113.16
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Spanish train offers

Renfe provides significant discounts on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains, delivering exclusive savings on certain routes. Availability is limited and influenced by the train's schedule, selected routes, and conditions of the offer.
Spanish train offers

Renfe Young Persons Fare

Renfe provides young people aged 14 to 25 with up to 30% off train fares through the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. This card is valid for one year and cannot be transferred. It offers a 30% discount on AVE and AVE international trains, and a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Renfe Disabled People Fare

Disabled travellers can enjoy Renfe's discounts, offering up to 40% off. By purchasing a Tarjeta Dorada for €6, you can travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for a year. The discount on Avant trains is more substantial on weekends. Refunds or changes to tickets depend on the type of ticket and may come with a fee.

Renfe Group Fare

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

Renfe Over-60s Fare

For those aged over 60, Renfe offers up to 40% discounts with the Tarjeta Dorada. The card costs €6 for one year, €12 for two years, and €15 for three years. Travelling on AVE and AVE international trains grants a 25% discount. On Avant trains, discounts are 25% on weekdays and 40% on weekends. All services provided with discounted tickets match those with full-price tickets, and the same rules apply for changes and refunds.

Renfe Children Fare

Children aged 4 to 13 receive a 40% discount on ticket fares with Renfe. They are entitled to choose seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and can make changes or get refunds based on the ticket type, potentially incurring a fee. Children under four travel for free but do not have a reserved seat. Note that, on Cercanías trains, the free travel age limit without a seat is under six years old.

Onboard Renfe trains from Malaga to Barcelona

Renfe's AVE trains categorize their services into four types based on ticket prices, ensuring convenience for all passengers. The seating types are divided into Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar tickets, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium tickets.

All AVE trains have high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and can accommodate up to three bags. The Standard seats are designed for regular commuters or people on budget. You can enjoy a quiet time to rest, read, or work in a silent coach. Onboard dining options include a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort is designed for those who pursue a higher quality of travel, and offers more services, including wider seats and more legroom. With Prémium tickets, you can also enjoy the Premium Menu at your seat, as well as snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Malaga to Barcelona Renfe ticket types

When traveling from Malaga to Barcelona, 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.

Malaga to Barcelona 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

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  • 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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