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Museu Picasso
Major collection focused on Pablo Picasso’s early years and artistic development in Barcelona. One of the city’s most visited museums.
Cheapest price
$121
Average price
$194
Fastest journey
9 h 13 m
Average duration
9 h 49 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
681 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Granada to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Granada to Barcelona will cost around $194 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $121.
Of the 21 buses that leave Granada for Barcelona 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 681 km distance in an average of 9 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 13 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 10 h 12 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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06171Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Granada to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $48, and a flight costs an average of $37.
Distance: 423 miles (681 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$123 Average price | $183 Average price | $112 Average price Cheapest | $163 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 50m Average total duration 11h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Granada to Barcelona:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Granada to Barcelona costing on average $123 (€99).
A train is $71 (€57) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Granada to Barcelona costing on average $183 (€148).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 42m.
Bus takes on average 11h 20m.
Tickets start at around $123 (€99) compared to roughly $163 (€132) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $41 (€33). The journey takes 11h 20m versus 8h 25m 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 01:30AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 11:24AM | Duration 9h24 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:39PM | Duration 12h39 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 06:54PM | Duration 9h54 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 07:39PM | Duration 10h09 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 30h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:39PM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 11:39PM | Duration 10h39 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 11:39PM | Duration 9h39 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
The table below shows live departures for Granada to Barcelona 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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![]() | 3:00 PM Granada | 13h45 | 4:45 AM Barcelona | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:45 PM Granada | 12h45 | 10:30 AM Barcelona | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:45 PM Granada | 12h45 | 11:30 AM Barcelona | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Normal | 3:30 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 14h25 | 5:55 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal+ 06151 | 7:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 11h54 | 6:54 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06015 | 7:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 15h50 | 10:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06021 | 7:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 11h13 | 6:13 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06151 | 8:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 10h54 | 6:54 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06015 | 8:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 14h50 | 10:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06021 | 8:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 10h13 | 6:13 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy+ 06151 | 9:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 9h54 | 6:54 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy+ 06151 | 9:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 9h54 | 6:54 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy+ 06021 | 9:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 9h13 | 6:13 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 10:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 14h30 | 12:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 30h30 | 4:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 32h45 | 6:45 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 26h50 | 12:50 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 27h25 | 1:25 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ 06171 | 10:30 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 10h12 | 8:42 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06015 | 10:30 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 12h20 | 10:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06181 | 10:30 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 11h14 | 9:44 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06015 | 1:00 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 9h50 | 10:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Granada to Barcelona run on average 7 times per day, taking around 11h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $66 (€53) but you can travel from only $37 (€30) by flight.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 423 miles (681 km) distance in 12h 45m.
Distance 423 miles (681 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $66 (€53) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 12h 45m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Best time to book 91 days |
Discover the best of Barcelona — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Barcelona trip today.
Major collection focused on Pablo Picasso’s early years and artistic development in Barcelona. One of the city’s most visited museums.
Barcelona’s leading fine arts museum, especially strong in Romanesque murals, Gothic art, and Catalan modernism.
Hilltop museum dedicated to Joan Miró, with paintings, sculptures, and strong views over the city from Montjuïc.
Barcelona’s best-known promenade, lively and crowded, linking Plaça de Catalunya with the old port.
Historic heart of Barcelona with medieval lanes, small squares, hidden courtyards, and many major monuments.
Elegant boulevard lined with luxury shops and landmark modernist buildings including Casa Batlló and La Pedrera.
Rustic bread rubbed with ripe tomato, olive oil, and salt. It is a signature Catalan staple served with many meals and tapas.
Roasted eggplant, red peppers, and onion dressed with olive oil. A classic Catalan vegetable dish with deep smoky flavor.
A Catalan salad of shredded salt cod, tomato, onion, and olives. It is especially associated with coastal Catalan cooking.
Acclaimed fine dining restaurant offering highly creative contemporary cuisine by celebrated chefs in an elegant modern space.
Historic traditional restaurant in the Gothic Quarter known for classic Catalan dishes such as escudella, roast meats, and crema catalana.
Lively, established seafood and tapas spot near El Born, famous for market-fresh plates, shellfish, and a bustling counter atmosphere.
Moderate for Western Europe: tapas and transit are fair value, but central hotels and tourist areas cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change for taxis and cafés is enough.
Official public transport app
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants -> Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona
Every day travellers have several direct connections between Granada and Barcelona. The fastest Granada Barcelona buses reach their destination in 13 hours. The route starts at the Granada bus station and ends at Barcelona Nord station, although every day there is 1 bus that ends its itinerary at Terminal 1 of Barcelona-El Prat airport.
All buses departing from Granada to Barcelona are managed by Alsa. This Spanish company has the latest generation of safe and reliable buses that offer different services to passengers, such as free wifi connection, WC and Canal OcioBus in each seat with different audiovisual content.
All Granada Barcelona buses are direct and complete their route in 13 hours, in the case of the fastest. On the other hand, the slowest routes have a duration of 14 hours and 30 minutes. The duration of the trip may vary slightly depending on the state of the traffic.
Every day there are 5 buses from Granada to Barcelona that cover the 846 kilometres that separate both provincial capitals. This number of connections is maintained on weekends.
Granada Bus Station : located in the northern district, approximately 3 kilometres from the city centre. Bus line 33 connects this station with the centre of Granada in about 15 minutes. The building of the Granada bus station houses different shops, restaurants, cafeterias, vending machines, waiting rooms and parking.
Barcelona Nord station and terminal 1 of Barcelona-El Prat airport: Barcelona Nord is located in Dreta de l'Eixample, a neighbourhood close to the centre of the city. Bus number 54 connects Nord station with the centre of Barcelona in approximately 15 minutes. The Nord station facilities are adapted for people with reduced mobility and include shops, restaurant, free wifi connection, lifts, lockers, waiting rooms and parking. In the event that the route ends at Terminal 1 of the airport, travellers can reach the centre of Barcelona via the A1 and A2 aerobuses. The duration of the trip is about 35 minutes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Granada to Barcelona by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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