Distance | 422 miles (681 km) |
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Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
Ticket price range | $58 - $63 |
Cheapest mode | Train • $58 (€50) • 6 h 26 min |
Fastest mode | Flight • $66 (€57) • 1 h 35 min |
Popular travel companies | Alsa, 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.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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 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:
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.
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:
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:
The following travel companies offer services from Barcelona to Granada:
Yes, there are direct services available from Barcelona to Granada with the following travel companies:
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.
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