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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Granada
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Granada among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $59 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $59, while a flight costs an average of $217.
Distance: 423 miles (681 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$217 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $145 Average price | $160 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 40m Average total duration 24h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.0 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Granada:
A train is $86 (€72) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Granada costing on average $145 (€121).
A train is $158 (€132) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Granada costing on average $217 (€181).
Other travel options to Granada take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 11m.
Bus takes on average 24h 40m.
You'll arrive about 6h 34m sooner (2h 0m by flight vs 8h 34m by car). Tickets start at around $217 (€181) compared to roughly $160 (€134) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
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How to get from Barcelona to Granada by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Granada is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 039323:41 PM7h32Barcelona Sants11:13 PMGranada station$621One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 039323:41 PM7h32Barcelona Sants11:13 PMGranada station$621One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- VY20189:15 PM1h30Barcelona El Prat Airport10:45 PMGranada Airport$4561One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 03932 · 021963:41 PM7h39Barcelona Sants11:20 PMGranada station$881One-way1 transfer
- 03932 · 039323:41 PM7h32Barcelona Sants11:13 PMGranada station$931One-way1 transfer
- 03942 · 021963:41 PM7h39Barcelona Sants11:20 PMGranada station$1031One-way1 transfer
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Normal1:06 PM9h24Barcelona Sants10:30 PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses$831One-way1 transfer- 06130+Normal1:06 PM10h24Barcelona Sants11:30 PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses$831One-way1 transfer
- 06014+Normal1:13 PM10h17Barcelona Sants11:30 PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses$831One-way1 transfer
FR 4838:55 PM1h50Barcelona El Prat Airport10:45 PMMalaga Airport$961One-way0 transfers
UX6103 · UX520110:00 PM15h55Barcelona El Prat Airport1:55 PMGranada Airport$1531One-way1 transfer- UX6073 · UX52016:45 PM19h10Barcelona El Prat Airport1:55 PMGranada Airport$1531One-way1 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Granada:
A train is $86 (€72) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Granada costing on average $145 (€121).
A train is $158 (€132) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Granada costing on average $217 (€181).
Other travel options to Granada take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 11m.
Bus takes on average 24h 40m.
- Around 38 trains per day.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Granada as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Granada Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Granada station.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Granada, Estación De Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus to go to Granada by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, CitizenPlane, Air Europa, Iberia Express, Ryanair, Iberia to go to Granada by flight.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, iryo to go to Granada by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 8 direct flights per day with Vueling, CitizenPlane, Ryanair.
- 1 direct trains per day with AVE.
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