How to travel from Elche to Granada, Spain

The distance between Elche and Granada is around 326km (202 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Elche to Granada by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Granada.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Drive

Drive to Granada.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance326km (202 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Elche and Granada

There are several options for getting from Elche to Granada by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Elche and Granada is around 326km (202 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 282km (175 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Elche and Granada by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Elche to Granada is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Elche and Granada, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Elche and Granada. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Elche to Granada. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Alicante-Termino and Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

Renfe AVE run train services between Elche and Granada. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 35m, 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 Elche and Granada. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Elche and Granada with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 5h 15m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Elche and Granada. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Elche to Granada. We recommend that you take the bus to Granada. instead which will take 5h 15m.

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 Elche and Granada. The distance is around 326km (202 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Elche to Granada is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

How do I get from Elche to Granada

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Transport options from Elche to Granada
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5h 15m
€35($35)
every 20 mins343km (213 miles)
Train
6h 35m
€130($130)
every 20 mins1,085km (674 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€60($60)
on demand326km (202 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