Claire decided to embark on the two-day journey from London to Malaga, Spain – and she couldn’t quite believe the total price of the adventure across Europe…
A woman revealed her trip from London to Malaga without any flights – and people are utterly surprised. Flying by plane can have its pros and cons as the latest Spain travel rules revealed the 4 crucial documents all travellers must have.
But travelling on a flight is obviously a lot faster than by car or train, although one Brit might have convinced more people to give it a proper go as the alternative to air travel. Claire recently embarked on the two-day journey to the Spanish destination from London and it was a lot more straight-forward than most people think.
London to Spain Without Flying: The 2-Day Train Journey Breakdown
In a post on TikTok, the traveller, known as Claire’s Footsteps, began: “You can travel overland from London to Malaga in two days and this is how much it costs.
“First take the Eurostar from London to Paris and there are trains available for around £49. You can either stay in Paris for a night or take the 2:42pm train to Barcelona, this costs around £89 and arrives into Barcelona at 9:32pm.”
She claimed, at time of writing, hotels near Barcelona Sants start around £65, although this massively depends on the month you’re booking.
Claire added: “You could stay for two nights and see more of Barcelona or stop off at any of these nearby cities – Figueres, Girona, Zaragoza and many more options – and see them too.”
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Meanwhile the next day, she jumped on a direct train to Malaga around 11am which arrives just before 6pm – this cost her £58.
In the clip, she concluded the total cost of the journey, including one night’s accommodation set her back £265. Other people were equally impressed by the adventure – although one claimed it wasn’t feasible given how long it took.
Someone else said: “Yes absolutely,” while another added: “I would.”
It’s worth noting the entire trip’s cost can vary based on the time of booking. Claire, who gave a detailed breakdown of the trip in her caption, claimed: “The schedule shown allows travel across two calendar days: Day 1 London to Paris (and optionally Paris to Barcelona), overnight in/near Barcelona Day 2 Barcelona to Malaga.
“Staying two nights in Barcelona is an option if you prefer sightseeing or a more relaxed pace. What to consider before booking: Fares fluctuate with availability and sales; check Eurostar and rail operator sites for current prices.
“Connect times: allow buffer for delays between service if changing stations or transferring luggage. Accommodation near Barcelona Sants is convenient for the morning departure to Malaga.”
She also said the overland trip from London to Malaga in two days is feasible and can total about £265 based on the example prices.
