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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 €17 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 44m. 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 €17, while a flight costs an average of €201.
Distance: 188 miles (303 km)
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€17 Average price Cheapest | €201 Average price | €43 Average price | €59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 46m Average total duration 6h 16m 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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Compare ways to travel from Alicante to Granada
Compare the available ways to get from Alicante to Granada, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Granada:
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Granada costing on average €43.
A bus is €185 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Granada costing on average €201.
Other travel options to Granada take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
Train takes on average 6h 46m.
Tickets start at around €17 compared to roughly €59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €43. The journey takes 5h 18m 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€351One-way1 transfer
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Normal · Normal1:15 PM5h30El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses)6:45 PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses€351One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB1010 · IB10219:15 AM3h55Alicante Elche Airport1:10 PMGranada Airport€3471One-way1 transfer
Other options
Normal · Normal3:15 PM5h45El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses)9:00 PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses€351One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal12:15 PM6h30El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses)6:45 PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses€351One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal11:15 AM7h30El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses)6:45 PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses€351One-way1 transfer
VY1311 · VY201011:00 PM9h40Alicante Elche Airport8:40 AMGranada Airport€3151One-way1 transfer
IB1012 · IB10251:40 PM7h55Alicante Elche Airport9:35 PMGranada Airport€3471One-way1 transfer
VY1303 · VY20142:50 PM4h05Alicante Elche Airport6:55 PMGranada Airport€3771One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Granada:
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Granada costing on average €43.
A bus is €185 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Granada costing on average €201.
Other travel options to Granada take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
Train takes on average 6h 46m.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 1 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 Alicante-Terminal and arrive in Granada station.
- Buses mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Granada, Estación De Autobuses.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling to go to Granada by flight.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Granada by bus.
- Travel with AVE to go to Granada by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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