What is the distance between Barcelona and Marbella?

About 506 miles (816 km) separate Barcelona and Marbella.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Barcelona to Marbella?

If you're headed to Marbella from Barcelona, chances are that your bus will leave from Estació del Nord de Barcelona and arrive at Estación de Autobuses. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Barcelona to Marbella from $137 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Barcelona to Marbella on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	15h 45m	8:45am	Marbella Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	16h 45m	11:45pm	Estación de Autobuses de Marbella	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	17h 55m	5:55am	Marbella Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	16h 15m	9:15am	Marbella Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	16h 45m	11:45pm	Estación de Autobuses de Marbella	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Barcelona to Marbella

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Marbella. The journey takes about 11 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

11h 20mAverage Duration

506 milesDistance

34kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$145 - $149	Average Duration16h 45m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$44 - $121	Average Duration11h 20m	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560,777 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

Based on 60777 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $145

ALSA Barcelona Marbella recent customer reviews

Very cramped. No electricity. Pompous bus driver stopped and turned on the lights to confront a passenger for no good reason (his point had already been made). Awful.

Richard Jake B.

December 24, 2023

ES bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Barcelona and Marbella?

Stops in Barcelona

A - Estació del Nord de Barcelona

B - Barcelona Airport

C - Barcelona Sants

D - Carrer de Numància, 165

E - Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia

F - Zona Universitaria

Stops in Marbella

A - Estación de Autobuses

B - Hospital Costa del Sol

C - Marbella

D - Autovía del Mediterráneo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Barcelona to Marbella by bus

What is the distance between Barcelona and Marbella?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Barcelona to Marbella?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$138

11/17

$138

Today

$140

11/19

$140

11/20

$140

11/21

$139

11/22

$139

11/23

$139

The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Marbella was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $138

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Barcelona to Marbella, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $138 to $142 for a bus ticket from Barcelona to Marbella based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $139 which is on 2025-11-21.