How to travel from Barcelona to Granada, Spain

The distance between Barcelona and Granada is around 716km (445 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Barcelona 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.

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Fly

Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Granada (GRX).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €79($79)
Operated byVueling Airlines+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Granada.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Bus

Take the bus to Granada.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Drive

Drive to Granada.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Distance845km (525 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barcelona and Granada

There are several options for getting from Barcelona to Granada by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €79 ($79) and will take around 2h 15m.

The distance between Barcelona and Granada is around 716km (445 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 682km (424 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Barcelona and Granada by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Barcelona to Granada is to fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €79 ($79).

The cheapest way to travel between Barcelona and Granada, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around €79 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Barcelona and Granada. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Barcelona and Granada with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 6h 20m.

Renfe AVE run train services between Barcelona and Granada. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Barcelona and Granada. It typically takes around 12h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Barcelona and Granada with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 12h 45m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Barcelona and Granada. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Barcelona and Granada. Flights depart from Barcelona (BCN) and arrive at Granada (GRX). The flight takes around 1h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Barcelona and Granada with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.

Vueling Airlines, Air Europa and Iberia fly between Barcelona and Granada. Flights depart from Barcelona (BCN) and and arrive into Granada (GRX). These flights usually take around 1h 30m.

The flight from Barcelona to Granada typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Barcelona (BCN) and and arrive into Granada (GRX).

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 Barcelona and Granada. The distance is around 845km (525 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barcelona to Granada is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

How do I get from Barcelona to Granada

Compare travel optionsbetween Barcelona and Granada

Transport options from Barcelona to Granada
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 15m
€79($79)
hourly716km (445 miles)
Plane and Train4h 30m
€140($140)
every 20 mins831km (516 miles)
Train
6h 20m
€150($150)
once daily1,169km (726 miles)
Bus
12h 45m
€90($90)
5 times a day896km (557 miles)
Drive
8h 20m
€100($100)
on demand845km (525 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