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Travel Information from Barcelona to Granada

distanceDistance422 miles (681 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$58 - $63
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $58 (€50) • 6 h 26 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $66 (€57) • 1 h 35 min
carriersPopular travel companiesAlsa, GNV, 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 journey are Alsa, GNV, Vueling Airlines or AVE among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, ferry, flight or train from Barcelona to Granada.

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from Barcelona to Granada

How to get from Barcelona to Granada by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Barcelona to Granada is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

iryo
01:45PM8h45
Barcelona Sants
10:30PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses
$921One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
iryo
01:45PM8h45
Barcelona Sants
10:30PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses
$921One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Vueling
07:15AM1h35
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
08:50AMGranada Airport (GRX)
$1611One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Renfe AVE
05:00PM6h28
Barcelona Sants
11:28PMGranada station
$1401One-way
1 transfer
iryo
01:45PM9h43
Barcelona Sants
11:28PMGranada station
$1421One-way
1 transfer
iryo
02:55PM8h33
Barcelona Sants
11:28PMGranada station
$1471One-way
1 transfer
iryo
01:45PM9h45
Barcelona Sants
11:30PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses
$921One-way
1 transfer
iryo
12:40PM9h50
Barcelona Sants
10:30PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses
$991One-way
1 transfer
iryo
11:55AM10h35
Barcelona Sants
10:30PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses
$1031One-way
1 transfer
Vueling
10:35AM1h35
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
12:10PMGranada Airport (GRX)
$1851One-way
0 transfers
Vueling
07:40PM1h35
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
09:15PMGranada Airport (GRX)
$1851One-way
0 transfers
Iberia
09:15AM4h00
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
01:15PMGranada Airport (GRX)
$5011One-way
1 transfer

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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.

How to get from Barcelona to Granada

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Barcelona to Granada, 60,29% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Barcelona to Granada, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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All travel companies: Airlines, Train, Bus and Ferry from Barcelona to Granada

You can travel by travel to Granada from Barcelona with Gnv, Renfe AVE and Alsa. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

Looking for a comfortable way to travel between Barcelona and Granada? Reserve your Renfe AVE travel from Barcelona to Granada with Omio today! Renfe is Spain’s national travel company that offers a wide variety of connections throughout the country as well as France and Portugal, including the Barcelona to Granada route. Omio shows you current AVE schedules and tickets to cover the 422 miles (681 km) distance. You can choose from ticket options like Promo, Promo + or Flexible for the best deals on this journey. Renfe discount cards, such as the Renfe Gold Card and the + Renfe Youth 50 Card, can also be applied when purchasing your AVE ticket on Omio.

As the main high-speed travel service in Spain, AVE provides amenities like a restaurant, bathrooms, WiFi access, and onboard entertainment on its routes. AVE covers long distances and connects major cities in Spain in just a few hours thanks to its high speed. These travel can reach speeds up to 192 mph (310 kmh) on select routes, making AVE travel one of the fastest in the entire world. AVE offers all travelers ultimate comfort, flexibility and convenience, and on Omio you can book AVE tickets in a few steps!

Barcelona to Granada travel information with Renfe AVE:

  • Average Duration: 6 h 25 min
  • Renfe AVE frequency: 1 a day

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

    Air Europa is Spain's 3rd most popular airline with flights around Europe and the rest of the world and a choice between Economy or Business fares for your travel between Barcelona and Granada.

      GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci) is an Italian ferry company that operates a fleet of high-speed ferries and conventional ships that provide transportation services for passengers and vehicles across the Mediterranean Sea. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Genoa, Italy. GNV operates ferry services between Italy, Spain, Tunisia, Algeria, and Sardinia, Sicily, and the Aeolian Islands, and also to Morocco. They also offer additional services like accommodation, duty-free shopping, and onboard entertainment. GNV is known for its high-speed ferry services and also for the comfort and amenities on board of the ships, providing a luxury experience to the passengers.

        FAQs: Travel from Barcelona to Granada

        FAQs: Travel to Granada easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Granada.
        FAQs

        There are 3 options to travel to Granada from Barcelona including taking a train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to go to Granada from Barcelona is by taking a train, which costs on average $58 (€50).

        This is compared to other ways of getting from Barcelona to Granada:

        A train is $5 (€5) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $63 (€55) from Barcelona to Granada.

        A train is () less than a ferry with an average ticket price of () from Barcelona to Granada.

        Taking a train costs $9 (€7) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $66 (€57) for the same trip.

        The quickest way to travel to Granada from Barcelona is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 35 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

        Bus takes 12 h 45 min on average.

        Taking a train requires on average 6 h 26 min of travel time.

        The Barcelona to Granada distance is around 422 miles (681 km).

        The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Granada is:

        • 4 buses per day.
        • 3 trains per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Barcelona to 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 from Barcelona to Granada most often leave from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants and arrive in Granada, Estación De Autobuses.
        • Flights mostly leave from Barcelona El Prat Airport and tend to arrive in Granada Airport.
        • Trains most often depart from Barcelona at Barcelona Sants and arrive in Granada at Granada.

        The following travel companies offer services from Barcelona to Granada:

        • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus or FlixBus to go to Granada by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Alsa Barcelona to Granada tickets on Omio for $63 (€55).
        • Vueling Airlines, Air Europa, Iberia, Ryanair or Air Nostrum can get you to Granada by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Vueling Airlines from Barcelona to Granada for $66 (€57) on Omio.
        • Travel with AVE for trains to Granada. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for AVE Barcelona to Granada tickets on Omio for $58 (€50).

        Yes, there are direct services available from Barcelona to Granada with the following travel companies:

        • 4 direct buses per day with Alsa.
        • 1 direct train per day with AVE.

        Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Granada as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Barcelona and Granada.

        Your trip from Barcelona to Granada doesn't have to end in Granada. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Madrid, Málaga, Seville or Cordoba. If you’d like to add Madrid, Málaga, Seville or Cordoba to your Barcelona to Granada tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Granada today!
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