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Malaga-Maria Zambrano to Barcelona Train Prices and Times

Planning a trip from Malaga-Maria Zambrano to Barcelona? On Trip.com, you can find Renfe tickets for as low as KWD 23.160, with the average fare for this route being approximately KWD 36.170. Consider using split tickets to find the most cost-effective prices.
  • Wed, Jun 11
    From KWD 32.410
  • Thu, Jun 12
    From KWD 37.050
  • Fri, Jun 13
    From KWD 32.410
  • Sat, Jun 14
    From KWD 31.960
  • Sun, Jun 15
    From KWD 37.050
  • Mon, Jun 16
    From KWD 32.410
  • Tue, Jun 17
    From KWD 23.160
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05:48
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
13:19
Barcelona-Sants
7h 31m, Changes requiredrenfe
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06:48
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
13:19
Barcelona-Sants
6h 31m, Changes requiredrenfe
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08:22
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
14:25
Barcelona-Sants
6h 3m, Directrenfe
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09:32
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
16:22
Barcelona-Sants
6h 50m, Changes requiredrenfe
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10:33
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
17:24
Barcelona-Sants
6h 51m, Changes requiredrenfe
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11:33
Malaga-Maria Zambrano
17:41
Paris
6h 8m, Directiryo
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Malaga-Maria Zambrano to Barcelona Train Route Details

Tickets for the train from Malaga-Maria Zambrano to Barcelona usually begin at KWD 23.160. The average travel time is about 5h 36m, spanning a distance of roughly 478 miles. renfe, iryo provides around 12 trains daily for this route. To plan your trip in advance, check our train route table.

First train
First train
05:48
Last train
Last train
17:55
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
5h 36m
Distance
Distance
478 miles
Price
Price
From KWD 23.160
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Spanish train offers

With Renfe, AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías train passengers can take advantage of special discounted fares on specific routes. These deals are available in limited quantities and depend on route selections, travel times, and applicable terms.
Spanish train offers

Advance booking

Save up to 70% on Renfe AVE Básico tickets by booking 3 months ahead. Trip.com shows detailed fare lists. By planning your travel in advance, you can take advantage of these significant discounts and enjoy a more budget-friendly journey.

Renfe Young Persons Fare

Renfe offers up to 30% off train fares for young people aged 14 to 25 with the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. The card is valid for a year and is non-transferable. With this scheme, you can enjoy a 30% discount on AVE and AVE International trains, or a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

Renfe provides discounts for large families in Spain, offering 20% for general category families and 50% for special category families on most train services, including AVE (high-speed) and Larga Distancia (long-distance) trains. However, these discounts do not apply to AVE International, Avant, or Cercanías trains. For single-parent families, discounts are valid only on Rodalies trains in Catalonia when using the relevant certificate issued by the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Renfe Group Fare

Renfe offers travel discounts of 8% for groups of four to nine people travelling on AVE or AVE International trains. Groups of 10 to 25 people travelling on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains can also receive up to a 50% discount. For groups of more than 25 people, you can submit a quote to see if it will be accepted. 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 Over-60s Fare

Renfe offers up to 40% discounts for those aged over 60 with the Tarjeta Dorada. The card costs €6 for one year, €12 for two years, and €15 for three years. If you are travelling on AVE and AVE international trains, you can get a 25% discount. For Avant trains, discounts vary between weekdays and weekends: during weekdays, you can get a 25% discount, while on weekends, you can receive a 40% discount. Note that all services provided with discounted tickets are the same as those with full-price tickets. The same applies to whether changes and refunds are allowed.

Onboard Renfe trains from Malaga-Maria Zambrano to Barcelona

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.

Malaga-Maria Zambrano to Barcelona Renfe ticket types

Choose from four fare types to travel from Malaga-Maria Zambrano to Barcelona, listed by price from lowest to highest: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Each fare type offers different levels of refund and change services.

Malaga-Maria Zambrano to Barcelona Renfe ticket types

Básico

For the most budget-friendly option on AVE trains, choose Básico, though it does not permit refunds or changes.

Elige Estándar

On AVE trains, the Elige Estándar fare costs slightly more than the Básico fare. This ticket type allows for 70% refunds, one free ticket change and includes many extra paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort, which is marginally more expensive than Elige Estándar, features wider seats and allows for refunds and changes.

Prémium

The Prémium fare is the most costly, offering the benefit of unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

How to buy cheap Spanish train tickets

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    Book in Advance

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    Buy a Return Ticket

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    Consider Básico or Inicial Ticket Types

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