
1st Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Food available
- Extra legroom
- Cabin luggage
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£94
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£120
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
6 h 24 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
6 h 37 m
Trains on 17 Sept
24
Distance
769 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona Sants to Málaga María Zambrano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona Sants to Málaga María Zambrano will cost around £120 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £94.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 24 trains from Barcelona Sants to Málaga María Zambrano, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 769 km distance in an average of 6 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 54 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.
06110 · 06208
06320 · 06208
06014 · 06208
06080 · 06118
06080 · 06020
06180 · 06208
06014 · 06168
06020
06020 · 06020
06060 · 06108Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona Sants to Málaga María Zambrano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £60 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £60, while a coach costs an average of £152.
Distance: 769 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£83 Average Price | £60 Average Price Cheapest | £152 Average Price | £154 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 54m Average total duration Fastest 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 21h 56m Average total duration 21h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona Sants to Málaga María Zambrano:
A train is £99 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Barcelona Sants to Málaga María Zambrano costing on average £134.
A train is £195 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona Sants to Málaga María Zambrano costing on average £230.
Other travel options to Málaga María Zambrano take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 12m.
Coach takes on average 32h 1m.
The journey is about 3h 31m faster (6h 12m by train vs 9h 43m by car) and roughly £119 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£35 vs £154). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with AVE, SNCF OUIGO, iryo.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona Sants to Málaga María Zambrano trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
06060 · 06108 | 5:45 Barcelona Sants | 6h54 | 12:39 Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06060 · 06118 | 5:45 Barcelona Sants | 8h59 | 14:44 Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06060 · 06020 | 5:45 Barcelona Sants | 12h09 | 17:54 Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06070 · 06118 | 7:05 Barcelona Sants | 7h39 | 14:44 Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06070 · 06020 | 7:05 Barcelona Sants | 10h49 | 17:54 Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06070 · 06168 | 7:05 Barcelona Sants | 12h41 | 19:46 Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06080 · 06118 | 7:50 Barcelona Sants | 6h54 | 14:44 Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06080 · 06168 | 7:50 Barcelona Sants | 11h56 | 19:46 Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06080 · 06020 | 7:50 Barcelona Sants | 10h04 | 17:54 Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06012 · 06020 | 8:45 Barcelona Sants | 9h09 | 17:54 Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06012 · 06168 | 8:45 Barcelona Sants | 11h01 | 19:46 Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06110 · 06168 | 10:45 Barcelona Sants | 9h01 | 19:46 Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06110 · 06020 | 10:45 Barcelona Sants | 7h09 | 17:54 Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06110 · 06208 | 10:45 Barcelona Sants | 12h59 | 23:44 Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06020 | 11:18 Barcelona Sants | 6h36 | 17:54 Málaga María Zambrano | 0 changesdirect | |
06020 · 06168 | 11:18 Barcelona Sants | 8h28 | 19:46 Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06020 · 06020 | 11:18 Barcelona Sants | 6h36 | 17:54 Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06020 · 06208 | 11:18 Barcelona Sants | 12h26 | 23:44 Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06320 · 06168 | 12:14 Barcelona Sants | 7h32 | 19:46 Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06320 · 06208 | 12:14 Barcelona Sants | 11h30 | 23:44 Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06014 · 06208 | 13:13 Barcelona Sants | 10h31 | 23:44 Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06014 · 06168 | 13:13 Barcelona Sants | 6h33 | 19:46 Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06150 · 06208 | 14:50 Barcelona Sants | 8h54 | 23:44 Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
06180 · 06208 | 17:20 Barcelona Sants | 6h24 | 23:44 Málaga María Zambrano | 1 change | |
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Trains from Barcelona Sants to Málaga María Zambrano run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £19 by flight.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 13:41. The fastest train covers the 769 km distance in 6h 31m.
Distance 769 km |
Average train duration 5h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 6h 31m |
First train 5:35 |
Last train 13:41 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 35 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona Sants to Málaga María Zambrano by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Málaga María Zambrano, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Barcelona Sants to Málaga María Zambrano trains use the Barcelona Sants to Malaga María Zambrano station pair. Use this guide to compare Barcelona Sants and Málaga María Zambrano train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Barcelona Sants is 1 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona Sants has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald’s, Caffe di Fiore, Ars Café, Café de l'Estació, Café de l’Estació Deli, Lavazza, Como, Peter's, Tutti Frutti, Enrique Tomás, & many more
Hotspots in and near restaurants. ATMs are in the central part of the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located in various locations inside the station.
Luggage storage is staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Barcelona Sants: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Barcelona Sants: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona Sants: All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
Nearby hotels include Apartments Eixample, Apartment Guell, Sweet Inn Callao.
Malaga María Zambrano is 1 km from Málaga city centre. Public transport options include:
Malaga María Zambrano has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: 100 Montaditos, Burger King, Dunkin' Coffee, Gino's, Lizarran, Orient Express Cafeteria, The Posada of Brazil, Pizza Hut, Rail Coffee, The Good Burger, & many more
Free throughout the station. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:00 - 00:45. Information desks are located in the station's main concourse.
Luggage storage is open daily from 07:00 to 23:00.
Available at Malaga María Zambrano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Malaga María Zambrano: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Malaga María Zambrano: The station is fully accessible and includes adapted elevators and platforms. Additional services can be arranged by contacting the station before traveling.
Nearby hotels include Hotel ILUNION Málaga, Barceló Málaga, Eurostars Málaga.
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