- Must visit
Parque de las Ciencias
Large interactive science museum with hands-on exhibits, planetarium, and observation areas; one of Granada’s most popular family-friendly cultural attractions.
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$47
Fastest journey
5 h 14 m
Average duration
5 h 33 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
303 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Alicante to Granada is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alicante to Granada will cost around $47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 8 buses that leave Alicante for Granada on Tue, Jun 16, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 303 km distance in an average of 5 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 14 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 5 h 45 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.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Granada among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $84.
Distance: 188 miles (303 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$46 Average price Cheapest | $262 Average price | $130 Average price | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Granada:
A bus is $84 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Granada costing on average $130 (€105).
A bus is $216 (€175) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Granada costing on average $262 (€212).
Other travel options to Granada take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
Train takes on average 6h 1m.
Tickets start at around $46 (€37) compared to roughly $72 (€58) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $26 (€21). The journey takes 4h 30m versus 3h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 06:01AM | Duration 4h46 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:37AM | Arrival Time 06:26PM | Duration 6h49 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:01PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 5h14 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
The table below shows live departures for Alicante to Granada buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 9:15 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 5h45 | 3:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Normal · Normal | 5:30 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 5h45 | 11:15 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 11:37 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 6h49 | 6:26 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 1:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 5h45 | 6:45 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 1:01 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 5h14 | 6:15 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 2:15 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 6h45 | 9:00 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 2:45 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 5h15 | 8:00 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 3:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 6h00 | 9:00 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Alicante to Granada run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 188 miles (303 km) distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 188 miles (303 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 4h 45m |
First bus 1:15 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Granada — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Granada trip today.
Large interactive science museum with hands-on exhibits, planetarium, and observation areas; one of Granada’s most popular family-friendly cultural attractions.
Museum inside the Alhambra complex displaying Nasrid art, ceramics, woodwork, and original architectural pieces that add context to the palaces and fortress.
Historic house museum focused on Granada’s history, art, and local heritage, with a notable Renaissance courtyard and period interiors.
Historic hillside quarter of narrow lanes, whitewashed houses, and classic viewpoints facing the Alhambra; essential for atmosphere and wandering.
Granada’s most famous viewpoint, especially popular at sunset for its postcard view of the Alhambra with the Sierra Nevada behind.
One of Granada’s most photogenic streets, running along the river below the Alhambra with bridges, old facades, and strong social-media appeal.
A historic Granada omelette from the Sacromonte area, traditionally made with eggs and assorted meats. It is one of the city’s most distinctive local specialties.
A classic Granadan tapa of tender broad beans sautéed with cured ham. It is especially associated with local spring produce and tavern dining.
Small syrup-soaked sponge cakes topped with toasted cream, originally from nearby Santa Fe and beloved across Granada province as a signature sweet.
A long-running and very popular local institution for tapas and traditional Granada dishes, with a lively atmosphere and reliable city-center location.
A well-known dining spot in the Albaicín, valued for Andalusian cooking and memorable Alhambra views in a romantic carmen-style setting.
A famous traditional tavern near the cathedral, celebrated for vermouth, tapas, cured meats, and classic old-Granada bar atmosphere.
Moderate for Spain. Tapas can be good value, while central hotels and tourist dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes, 5-10% in restaurants for very good service, and round up taxis.
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Granada, Estación De Autobuses -> Granada City Center
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