The cheapest and fastest trains from Barcelona to Benalmádena
Cheapest price
£66
Average price
£66
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
6 h
Trains per day
1
Distance
788 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona to Benalmádena is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Benalmádena will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £66.
Of the 1 trains that leave Barcelona for Benalmádena every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 788 km distance in an average of 6 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 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.


Travel Information
Compare train, flight and coach for Barcelona to Benalmádena
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Benalmádena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £20, and a coach costs an average of £55.
Distance: 788 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£116 Average Price | £60 Average Price Cheapest | £161 Average Price |
6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 55m Average total duration 21h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 2.4 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Barcelona to Benalmádena train times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Benalmádena trains for tomorrow, Saturday 27 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:50 Barcelona | 6h00 | 15:50 Benalmádena | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barcelona to Benalmádena
Trains from Barcelona to Benalmádena run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £20 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:11, the last at 17:30. The fastest train covers the 788 km distance in 5h 52m.
Distance 788 km |
Average train duration 5h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 52m |
First train 06:11 |
Last train 17:30 |
Train companies: AVE from Barcelona to Benalmádena trainsAVE trains will get you between Barcelona and Benalmádena from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Barcelona to Benalmádena train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Benalmádena 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 Benalmádena, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Barcelona and Benalmádena
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Hotspots in and near restaurants.
- Staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00.
- 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
- All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
- Apartments Eixample
- Apartment Guell
- Sweet Inn Callao
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Located in various locations inside the station.
- Metro lines: L3, L5
- Bus lines: A1, A2
- Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Talgo, Trenhotel, TGV, Avant, Intercity, R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, RG1, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17
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