Renfe AVE Barcelona Granada
Cheap train tickets from Barcelona to Granada
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona to Granada is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Train schedule from Barcelona to Granada
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Fastest train times from Barcelona to Granada
Fastest Journey
6 h 22 m
Average
6 h 24 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
681 km
Of the 2 trains that leave Barcelona for Granada every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Barcelona to Granada
 | Distance | 422 miles (681 km) |
 | Average train duration | 6 h 22 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $148 (€133) |
 | Train frequency | 1 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there is 1 direct train a day |
 | Train companies | Renfe AVE |
Trains from Barcelona to Granada cover the 422 miles (681 km) long trip taking on average 6 h 22 min with our travel partners like Renfe AVE. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $148 (€133), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $111 (€100). Travelers depart most frequently from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Granada.
Train providers: AVE from Barcelona to Granada trains
Buy your official AVE train tickets from Barcelona to Granada from $111 (€100) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.
AVE trains between Barcelona and Granada are available on Omio at just $111 (€100)! AVE are the high-speed trains from Renfe, the main Spanish railroad company that offers routes throughout the country and to France and Portugal. When you travel with a Renfe AVE train between Barcelona and Granada, the distance is 422 miles (681 km). There are a multitude of AVE train times for the Barcelona to Granada journey, which you can compare and book easily on Omio.
Renfe offers different types of AVE tickets that adapt to all budgets, such as Promo, Promo +, Flexible tickets for one-way or round-trip. You can also use the Renfe discount cards such as the Gold Card and the + Renfe Youth 50 Card when booking your Renfe AVE ticket on Omio.
All AVE trains have a restaurant, WiFi, bathrooms and onboard entertainment and offer a multitude of times throughout the day for greater comfort and flexibility. In addition, Renfe AVE trains are characterized as being the most popular, comfortable, punctual and one of the fastest trains in the world, reaching speeds around 192 mph (310 kmh) on select routes. AVE connects the main Spanish cities in just a few hours.
AVE from Barcelona to Granada train information:
- Average Duration: 6 h 22 min
- Average Price: $111
- AVE frequency: 1 a day
Trains from Barcelona to Granada
There are no direct trains in Spain between Barcelona and Granada but the Spanish train provider Renfe offers daily trains between the two cities with connections at Madrid, Antequera-Santa Ana, or Cordoba. There are 7 daytime departures starting at just before 6:00 a.m. and continuing until around 8:30 p.m. with journey times of between 7½ and 9½ hours.
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Barcelona to Granada Train Cost
Average prices for Renfe trains from Barcelona to Granada when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
|---|---|
Same Day |
€209 |
1 Day in Advance |
€181 |
1 Week in Advance |
€105 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€93 |
1 Month in Advance |
€82 |
3 Months in Advance |
€64 |
Barcelona to Granada Trains: General Information
Travelers in Spain can offset some of the cost of Barcelona to Granada train tickets by planning ahead and booking tickets as far in advance as possible.
All Barcelona to Granada trains are run by Renfe.- All Renfe trains are direct, depart from Barcelona's Sants train station and arrive at Granada train station.
- Journey Time: The Barcelona to Granada train journey takes as little as 7 hours and 40 minutes to arrive in Granada.
- Most travelers book their Barcelona to Granada train tickets approximately 1 day in advance of the travel date.
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Barcelona to Granada trains decrease the further you book in advance:
- It is 13% cheaper to book a Barcelona to Granada train a day ahead of time rather than purchasing a ticket at the station.
- It is 50% cheaper to purchase Barcelona to Granada train tickets 1 week ahead of when you intend to travel.
- Finally, Barcelona to Granada train costs are 61% cheaper when booked 1 month in advance as opposed to purchasing a train ticket the day of.
Taking the Train from Barcelona
Renfe trains for Granada depart from Barcelona Sants Station, a large international terminus located to the South West of the city. Sants train station has good transport links into the city center which connect with an efficient network of buses, trams, local and Metro trains. Barcelona also has several night bus services while car rentals and taxis are available at the station.
Getting into Granada by Train
Granada is a beautiful and historic city and the ideal destination for a short city break. Within a short drive of an hour, visitors can take advantage of skiing in the Sierra Granada or enjoy the beautiful Andalusian coastline. In the city of Granada itself, the main attraction is the stunning Alhambra. This Moorish and medieval complex is made up of the Alcazaba, the Palacio Nazaries, the Generalife Garden and the ancient Medina. Visitors should plan on taking at least a day to explore the Alhambra. Granada's main train station is just a short bus ride away from the historic heart of the city or the journey can be made by taxi from the rank located outside the station entrance. The best way to enjoy the city's atmosphere is on foot although frequent local buses cover all areas.
Travel Tips: Trains from Barcelona to Granada
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Barcelona Sants and arriving in Granada.
Passengers board their train most frequently from Barcelona Sants and travel around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) from the city center to this train station.
Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Granada and need to travel approximately 0.3 miles (534 m) from the train station to the city center in Granada.
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Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Talgo, Trenhotel, TGV, Avant, Intercity, R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, RG1, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17
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