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Compare train, bus, and flight for Santander to Granada
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santander to Granada among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, while a flight costs an average of $393.
Distance: 433 miles (698 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$50 Average price Cheapest | $393 Average price | $166 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 39m Average total duration 11h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Granada:
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santander to Granada costing on average $112.
A bus is $108 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Granada costing on average $189.
Other travel options to Granada take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 19m.
Train takes on average 14h 12m.
Tickets start at around $81 compared to roughly $166 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $85. The journey takes 10h 49m versus 8h 29m 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 Santander to Granada
How to get from Santander to Granada by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santander to Granada is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
VY1597 · VY20106:40 PM14h00Santander Airport8:40 AMGranada Airport$3201One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
VY1597 · VY20106:40 PM14h00Santander Airport8:40 AMGranada Airport$3201One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB494 · IB10255:40 PM3h30Santander Airport9:10 PMGranada Airport$6771One-way1 transfer
Other options
VY1591 · VY20149:55 AM8h55Santander Airport6:50 PMGranada Airport$4331One-way1 transfer
IB1060 · IB10219:20 AM3h50Santander Airport1:10 PMGranada Airport$5181One-way1 transfer
IB1060 · IB10239:20 AM7h50Santander Airport5:10 PMGranada Airport$6771One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Granada:
A bus is $344 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Granada costing on average $393.
Other travel options to Granada take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 39m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santander and Granada as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Santander Airport and arrive in Granada Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Santander, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Granada, Estación De Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe Viajeros to go to Granada by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar to go to Granada by bus.
- Travel with Volotea, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Vueling to go to Granada by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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