How to get from Barcelona to Granada by train, bus or flight.
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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422 miles (681 km) | |
Flight or train | |
$114 - $116 | |
Flight • $114 (€98) • 1 h 30 min | |
Flight • $114 (€98) • 1 h 30 min | |
Vueling or Renfe AVE |
Travel 422 miles (681 km) by flight or train to Granada from Barcelona. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 30 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a flight is the best option with prices starting as low as $114 (€98). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Vueling or Renfe AVE among others. Travelers can even take a direct flight or train 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
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.
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.
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.
You can travel by bus or flight for as low as $61 (€52). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
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 to Granada from Barcelona.
You can get from Barcelona to Granada 2 different ways: flight or train.
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Granada is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $114 (€98) compared to other travel options to Granada:
A flight is $2 (€2) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Granada costing on average $116 (€100).
The fastest way from Barcelona to Granada is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 30 min.
There are alternative travel options to Granada that take longer:
Getting to Granada by train takes 6 h 42 min on average.
The distance from Barcelona to Granada is approximately 422 miles (681 km).
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Granada is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Barcelona and Granada as scheduled services by flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Barcelona to Granada:
The following travel companies offer services from Barcelona to Granada:
Yes, there are direct routes from Barcelona to Granada with the following travel companies:
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 journey.
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