- Must visit
Museu Picasso
One of the world’s leading Picasso collections, especially strong on his formative years in Barcelona and early artistic development.
Cheapest price on Sep 08
$70
Average ticket price on Sep 08
$99
Fastest journey on Sep 08
9 h 13 m
Average journey duration on Sep 08
9 h 45 m
Buses on Sep 08
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 $99 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
On Tue, Sep 08, we found 21 buses from Granada to Barcelona, including 4 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 08 the direct buses cover the 681 km distance in an average of 9 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 13 m .
On Tue, Sep 08 the slowest buses will take 9 h 54 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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06151Omio 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 an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $62, while a flight costs an average of $238.
Distance: 423 miles (681 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
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$114 Average price | $238 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $165 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 44m Average total duration 18h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m 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 $52 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Granada to Barcelona costing on average $114.
A train is $176 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Granada to Barcelona costing on average $238.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 41m.
Bus takes on average 18h 14m.
Tickets start at around $114 compared to roughly $165 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $51. The journey takes 18h 14m 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 Everyday | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 11:52AM | Duration 9h52 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 06:54PM | Duration 11h54 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:39PM | Duration 10h39 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 26h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 08:42PM | Duration 10h12 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 11:39PM | Duration 9h39 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
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 12:40AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
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, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $121 |
The table below shows live departures for Granada to Barcelona buses for today, Monday, September 7. 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+ 06011 | 1:30 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 11h51 | 1:21 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06081 | 1:30 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 9h54 | 11:24 AM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06281 | 1:30 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 10h22 | 11:52 AM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 3:30 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 14h25 | 5:55 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal+ 06161 | 7:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 12h39 | 7:39 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06021 | 7:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 11h13 | 6:13 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06151 | 7:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 11h54 | 6:54 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06161 | 8:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 11h39 | 7:39 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06151 | 8:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 10h54 | 6:54 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 | |
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 | 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 | 27h25 | 1:25 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
Normal | 10:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 14h30 | 12:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 6 times per day, taking around 18h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $60 but you can travel from only $14 by train.
There are 4 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 11h 45m.
Distance 423 miles (681 km) |
Average bus duration 18h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 11h 45m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Barcelona — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Barcelona trip today.
One of the world’s leading Picasso collections, especially strong on his formative years in Barcelona and early artistic development.
This national art museum is essential for Romanesque murals, Gothic masterpieces, and one of the city’s grandest palace settings.
Europe’s largest museum dedicated to Miró, combining bold paintings, sculpture, and a superb hilltop setting on Montjuïc.
Barcelona’s most famous boulevard connects Plaça de Catalunya to the waterfront, lined with performers, kiosks, and historic buildings.
This medieval district rewards slow wandering with narrow lanes, hidden squares, Roman traces, and some of the city’s richest atmosphere.
Barcelona’s grand modernist avenue is ideal for architecture lovers, showcasing luxury facades, major Gaudí works, and elegant urban design.
A Catalan tomato-rubbed bread with olive oil and salt. Simple, iconic, and served almost everywhere as a staple of Barcelona meals.
Mixed seafood and rice cooked in a rich broth, often finished in the pan. A beloved coastal dish tied to Catalonia’s Mediterranean fishing tradition.
A Catalan custard dessert with citrus and cinnamon, topped with a caramelized sugar crust. It is one of the region’s most classic sweets.
Acclaimed fine dining restaurant serving inventive Catalan tasting menus in an elegant, intimate setting.
Traditional tavern celebrated for vermouth, bombas, and classic tapas in a busy, authentic Barceloneta atmosphere.
Historic market bar famed for seafood tapas, fried fish, and a lively counter atmosphere inside Mercat de La Boqueria.
Moderate for Western Europe; lodging in central areas is costly, but tapas, menu del día, and public transport are fairly priced for tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good service; small change for cafes; taxi tips are optional, usually rounding up.
Official public transport app
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.

Most Granada to Barcelona buses use the Granada, Estación De Autobuses to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station pair, with some services arriving at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants. Use this guide to compare Granada and Barcelona bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Granada, Estación De Autobuses is 1 km from Granada city centre. Public transport options include:
Granada, Estación De Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas Bar (in the station), Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Granada, Estación De Autobuses.
Available at Granada, Estación De Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Granada, Estación De Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord is 2 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas 24 (0.4 km), Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
Available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants is 1 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Corner (in the station), Local Cuisine Spot (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants.
Available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: Elevators, ramps.
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