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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 train, with an average ticket price of €72 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €72, while a bus costs an average of €76.
Distance: 283 miles (456 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€76 Average price | €72 Average price Cheapest | €101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 51m Average total duration 7h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration Fastest 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Granada to Salamanca:
A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Granada to Salamanca costing on average €25.
Other travel options to Salamanca take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 36m.
Tickets start at around €25 compared to roughly €101 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €76. The journey takes 6h 21m versus 6h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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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Normal4:30 PM8h30Granada, Estación De Autobuses1:00 AMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses€381One-way1 transfer
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Normal4:30 PM8h30Granada, Estación De Autobuses1:00 AMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses€381One-way1 transfer
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049699:15 AM8h16Granada Airport5:31 PMSalamanca station€3811One-way1 transfer
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189076:50 AM11h38Granada station6:28 PMSalamanca station€871One-way1 transfer
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189113:00 PM8h44Granada station11:44 PMSalamanca station€1661One-way1 transfer
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Normal11:00 AM8h45Granada, Estación De Autobuses7:45 PMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses€381One-way1 transfer
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Normal3:30 PM8h55Granada, Estación De Autobuses12:25 AMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses€381One-way1 transfer
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Normal4:00 PM9h00Granada, Estación De Autobuses1:00 AMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses€381One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Granada to Salamanca:
A train is €5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Granada to Salamanca costing on average €76.
Other travel options to Salamanca take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 51m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Granada, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Salamanca by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, Samar, BlaBlaCar to go to Salamanca by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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