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Compare train and bus for Granada to Salamanca
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Granada to Salamanca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, while a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 283 miles (456 km)
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$28 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 33m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration Fastest 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Granada to Salamanca
Compare the available ways to get from Granada to Salamanca, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Granada to Salamanca:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Granada to Salamanca costing on average $30.
Other travel options to Salamanca take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 33m.
Tickets start at around $28 compared to roughly $120 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $92. The journey takes 8h 3m versus 6h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Granada to Salamanca
How to get from Granada to Salamanca by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Granada to Salamanca is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Normal4:00 PM 8h25 Granada, Estación De Autobuses 12:25 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses $46 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal4:00 PM 8h25 Granada, Estación De Autobuses 12:25 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses $46 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal4:00 PM 8h25 Granada, Estación De Autobuses 12:25 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses $46 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal11:00 AM 8h45 Granada, Estación De Autobuses 7:45 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses $46 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal12:00 PM 8h55 Granada, Estación De Autobuses 8:55 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses $46 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal4:00 PM 9h00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses 1:00 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses $46 1 One-way 1 transfer
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049099:20 AM 13h31 Granada Airport 10:51 PM Salamanca station $198 1 One-way 2 transfers
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049099:20 AM 13h31 Granada Airport 10:51 PM Salamanca station $349 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Granada to Salamanca:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Granada to Salamanca costing on average $30.
Other travel options to Salamanca take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 33m.
- Around 34 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Granada and Salamanca as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Granada station and arrive in Salamanca station.
- Buses mostly depart from Granada, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe ALVIA to go to Salamanca by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Salamanca by bus.
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