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4.6Travel Information between Barcelona and Granada
 Distance | 422 miles (681 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $54 - $70 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $54 (€48) • 12 h 45 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $57 (€51) • 1 h 35 min |
 Popular travel companies | Alsa, Vueling Airlines or AVE |
Travel 422 miles (681 km) by train, bus or flight between Barcelona and Granada. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Alsa, Vueling Airlines or AVE among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Barcelona to Granada.
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How to get from Barcelona to Granada by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Barcelona to Granada is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from Barcelona to Granada
Traveling from Barcelona to Granada is simple and fast when you catch a flight. Trains and buses present an alternative to flying if you don't enjoy the experience, but flights will get you to Granada in a few hours, while other forms of transport can take over 7 hours. Budget airlines operate on the route, so you should be able to find an affordable flight. Trains and buses also travel frequently from Barcelona to Granda with Renfe and Alsa providing the trains and buses respectively.
Trains from Barcelona to Granada | Buses from Barcelona to Granada | Flights from Barcelona to Granada
Barcelona to Granada Travel Comparison
- Bus
Average Price: €63
Travel Time: 12h45
Cheapest Time to Book: 3 Months Ahead - Train
Average Price: €63
Travel Time: 7h40
Cheapest Time to Book: 3 Months Ahead - Plane
Average Price: €67
Travel Time: 1h30
Cheapest Time to Book: 3 Months Ahead
What is the best way to travel from Barcelona to Granada?
Cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Granada
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Granada. Buses traveling from Barcelona to Granada depart from either Barcelona's Sants or Nord bus station and take at least 12:45 h of travel time to arrive at Granada's bus station. Around 7 direct buses travel from Barcelona to Granada per day with the earliest departing Barcelona at 1:00 a.m. All buses that travel from Barcelona to Granada are operated by Alsa.
Fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Granada
Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Granada. Flights depart from Barcelona-El Prat airport and arrive at Granada Airport after approximately 4 hours of travel time when transport to and from Barcelona and Granada's airports is taken into consideration. Flights from Barcelona to Granada require approximately 1½ hours of flight time. Alternatively, trains traveling from Barcelona to Granada take at least 7:40 h to arrive in Granada. Direct flights from Barcelona to Granada are operated by Vueling and Iberia.
Most popular way to travel from Barcelona to Granada
Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from Barcelona to Granada. Taking a flight is nearly 4 hours faster than traveling from Barcelona to Granada by train and nearly 8 hours faster than taking the bus. The convenient public transportation options from both Barcelona and Granada's airports to their respective city centers also help reduce the total travel time when flying between Barcelona and Granada. There are usually around 8 direct flights traveling from Barcelona to Granada per day.
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FAQs: Travel from Barcelona to Granada
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There are 3 travel options to Granada from Barcelona. You can take a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Granada from Barcelona is by taking a bus, which costs on average $54 (€48).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Barcelona to Granada:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $57 (€51) from Barcelona to Granada.
Taking a bus costs $16 (€15) less than taking a train, which costs on average $70 (€63) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Granada from Barcelona is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 35 min.
Other travel options to Granada take longer:
Getting to Granada by bus takes 12 h 45 min on average.
Taking a train requires on average 6 h 26 min of travel time.
The distance from Barcelona to Granada is approximately 422 miles (681 km).
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Granada is:
- 15 buses a day.
- 11 flights per day.
- Around 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Barcelona and Granada as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barcelona to Granada:
- Buses most often depart from Barcelona at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Granada at Granada, Estación De Autobuses.
- Flights from Barcelona to Granada most often leave from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Granada Airport.
- Trains mostly leave from Barcelona Sants and tend to arrive in Granada.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Barcelona to Granada:
- You can travel by bus between Barcelona and Granada with Alsa or FlixBus, and you can find Alsa Barcelona to Granada tickets for $54 (€48) on Omio.
- You can take a flight from Barcelona to Granada with Vueling Airlines, Air Europa or Iberia. Cheap tickets can be found for $57 (€51) with Vueling Airlines from Barcelona to Granada.
- You can travel by train from Barcelona to Granada with AVE or iryo, and you can find AVE Barcelona to Granada tickets for $70 (€63) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Barcelona to Granada with the following travel companies:
- You can find 3 direct buses per day to Granada with Alsa.
- You'll find 5 direct flights a day to Granada with.
- You'll find 1 direct train a day to Granada with AVE.
Direct services to Granada tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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