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Museu Picasso
Barcelona’s leading art museum holds an outstanding collection of Picasso’s early works, offering insight into his formative years in the city.
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
1 h 34 m
Average duration
1 h 34 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Malgrat de Mar to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Malgrat de Mar to Barcelona will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
Of the 1 buses that leave Malgrat de Mar for Barcelona every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 56 km distance in an average of 1 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 34 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 34 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Malgrat de Mar to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, and a coach costs an average of £12.
Distance: 56 km
Most popular Coach | Train |
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£13 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Malgrat de Mar to Barcelona coaches for today, Friday 31 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Normal | 13:50 Malgrat de Mar, Avinguda de Barcelona / Carrer de Balmes ( Aqua Hotel Silhouette) | 1h34 | 15:24 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Malgrat de Mar to Barcelona run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £6 by train.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:15, the last at 23:00. The fastest coach covers the 56 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 56 km |
Average bus duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 6:15 |
Last bus 23:00 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Malgrat de Mar to Barcelona by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Malgrat de Mar to Barcelona buses use the Malgrat de Mar, Avinguda de Barcelona / Carrer de Balmes ( Aqua Hotel Silhouette) to El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) station pair. Use this guide to compare Malgrat de Mar and Barcelona bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) is 13 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), La Botiga (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0).
Available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0): Elevators, ramps.
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