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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Granada
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Granada among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, and a flight costs an average of $26.
Distance: 423 miles (681 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$127 Average price | $155 Average price | $123 Average price Cheapest | $164 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 8m Average total duration 12h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Granada:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Granada costing on average $127 (€103).
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Granada costing on average $155 (€125).
Other travel options to Granada take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 12m.
Bus takes on average 12h 38m.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Granada
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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 30806:20 AM1h50Barcelona El Prat Airport8:10 AMMalaga Airport$431One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FR 30806:20 AM1h50Barcelona El Prat Airport8:10 AMMalaga Airport$431One-way0 transfers
Fastest
VY20189:15 PM1h30Barcelona El Prat Airport10:45 PMGranada Airport$1741One-way0 transfers
Other options
03992 · 021963:41 PM7h44Barcelona Sants11:25 PMGranada station$821One-way1 transfer
039308:30 AM7h08Barcelona Sants3:38 PMGranada station$961One-way0 transfers
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021967:40 AM15h45Barcelona Sants11:25 PMGranada station$1021One-way1 transfer
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Normal1:20 PM10h10Barcelona Sants11:30 PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses$801One-way1 transfer
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Normal11:25 AM9h35Barcelona Sants9:00 PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses$801One-way1 transfer
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Normal11:25 AM11h05Barcelona Sants10:30 PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses$801One-way1 transfer
VY20201:00 PM1h35Barcelona El Prat Airport2:35 PMGranada Airport$741One-way0 transfers
FR 4838:05 PM1h50Barcelona El Prat Airport9:55 PMMalaga Airport$791One-way0 transfers
VY2123+
Normal2:30 PM6h45Barcelona El Prat Airport9:15 PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses$841One-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 bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Granada costing on average $127 (€103).
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Granada costing on average $155 (€125).
Other travel options to Granada take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 12m.
Bus takes on average 12h 38m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains 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 AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, iryo to go to Granada by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Granada by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, Iberia, Air Europa to go to Granada by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe ALVIA.
- 4 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 7 direct flights per day with Vueling, Ryanair, Iberia.
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