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Compare train, bus, and flight for Alicante to Granada
Omio 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 an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a flight costs an average of $223.
Distance: 188 miles (303 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $223 Average price | $130 Average price | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 2h 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 $87 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Granada costing on average $130 (€105).
A bus is $180 (€146) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Granada costing on average $223 (€180).
Other travel options to Granada take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
Train takes on average 6h 31m.
Tickets start at around $43 (€35) compared to roughly $73 (€59) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $30 (€24). 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Alicante to Granada
How to get from Alicante to Granada by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Alicante to Granada is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal · Normal1:15 PM5h30El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses)6:45 PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses$431One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal · Normal1:15 PM5h30El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses)6:45 PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses$431One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- IB1010 · IB10219:45 AM3h30Alicante Elche Airport1:15 PMGranada Airport$7041One-way1 transfer
Other options
- Normal · Normal3:15 PM5h45El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses)9:00 PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses$431One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal12:15 PM6h30El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses)6:45 PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses$431One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal11:15 AM7h30El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses)6:45 PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses$431One-way1 transfer
VY1307 · VY201211:50 PM13h35Alicante Elche Airport1:25 PMGranada Airport$2661One-way1 transfer- VY1311 · VY201212:25 AM13h00Alicante Elche Airport1:25 PMGranada Airport$3511One-way1 transfer
- IB1012 · IB10251:40 PM7h30Alicante Elche Airport9:10 PMGranada Airport$7041One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Granada:
A bus is $87 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Granada costing on average $130 (€105).
A bus is $180 (€146) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Granada costing on average $223 (€180).
Other travel options to Granada take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
Train takes on average 6h 31m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and Granada as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Granada Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Granada station.
- Buses mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Granada, Estación De Autobuses.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling, Air Nostrum to go to Granada by flight.
- Travel with AVE, Ouigo to go to Granada by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Granada by bus.
- 8 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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