How to travel from Albacete to Granada, Spain

The distance between Albacete and Granada is around 413km (257 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Albacete to Granada by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GranadaAlbacete if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Granada (GRX).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Train

Take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel then Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Granada.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Ubeda and then to Granada.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)

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Drive

Drive to Granada.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance413km (257 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albacete and Granada

There are several options for getting from Albacete to Granada by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Albacete and Granada is around 413km (257 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 253km (157 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Albacete and Granada by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albacete to Granada is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Albacete and Granada, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Albacete and Granada. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Albacete to Granada. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cuenca Fernando Zobel and Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Albacete and Granada. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albacete and Granada. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Albacete to Granada. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ubeda. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Albacete and Granada. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Albacete to Granada. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Granada (GRX). instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Granada is Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) which is approximately 15km (10 miles) from Granada. Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) and Almeria Airport (LEI) (LEI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Albacete and Granada. The distance is around 413km (257 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albacete to Granada is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Albacete and Granada

Transport options from Albacete to Granada
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 25m
€120($120)
every 3 hours719km (447 miles)
Train to Valencia-Estacio Del Nord, plane4h 45m
€125($125)
every 20 mins855km (531 miles)
Train
4h 50m
€100($100)
every 20 mins883km (548 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 50m
€43($43)
4 times a day426km (265 miles)
Bus via Murcia6hrs
€43($43)
every 2 hours428km (266 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
€76($76)
on demand413km (257 miles)

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Airports near Granada

The following major airports near Granada offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
15km (10 miles) from Granada
AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Granada
LEI
Almeria Airport (LEI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
115km (72 miles) from Granada