How to get from Granada to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Granada to Barcelona is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 422 miles (681 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $67 - $100 | |
Cheapest mode | Flight • $67 (€58) • 1 h 35 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $67 (€58) • 1 h 35 min | |
Popular travel companies | Alsa, Vueling or Renfe AVE |
Travel 422 miles (681 km) by bus, flight or train from Granada to Barcelona. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 35 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a flight is the best option with prices starting as low as $67 (€58). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Alsa, Vueling or Renfe AVE among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Granada to Barcelona.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $66 (€59). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Renfe AVE is a high-speed train service operated by the Spanish railway company Renfe with trains from Granada to Barcelona. It is one of the most popular train services in Spain, connecting major cities across the country. The AVE trains are some of the fastest in Europe, reaching speeds of up to 310 km/h. They offer a comfortable and convenient way to travel, with spacious seating, air conditioning, and onboard entertainment. Renfe AVE offers several types of trains, including the AVE S-100, AVE S-112, AVE S-130, and AVE S-120. The AVE S-100 is the fastest, while the AVE S-120 is the most luxurious. Passengers can choose from a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Renfe AVE include Madrid to Barcelona, Madrid to Seville, and Barcelona to Valencia.
Alsa is the main provider of travel travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of travel with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal travel with free WiFi, bathrooms, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium travel provide more luxurious services when traveling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other travel tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.
Vueling is one of Spain’s leading low-cost airlines where you can choose between Basic, Optima or Time Flex tickets for your next travel from Granada to Barcelona.
You can get between Granada and Barcelona 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to get from Granada to Barcelona is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $67 (€58) compared to other travel options to Barcelona:
Taking a flight costs $34 (€29) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $100 (€87).
Taking a flight costs $34 (€29) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $100 (€87).
The fastest way to get to Barcelona from Granada is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 35 min.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Getting to Barcelona by bus takes 13 h 15 min on average.
Train takes 6 h 51 min on average.
The Granada to Barcelona distance is around 422 miles (681 km).
The average frequency per day from Granada to Barcelona is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Barcelona from Granada as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Granada to Barcelona:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Granada to Barcelona with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Barcelona as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Granada to Barcelona.
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