How to travel from Gijón to Granada, Spain

The distance between Gijón and Granada is around 879km (546 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Gijón 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 GranadaGijón if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Oviedo (OVD) to Almeria (LEI) then take the train to Granada.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Granada.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur and then to Granada.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
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Drive

Drive to Granada.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Distance879km (546 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gijón and Granada

There are several options for getting from Gijón to Granada by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €85 ($85) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €280 ($280).

The distance between Gijón and Granada is around 879km (546 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 729km (453 miles)

It takes around 8h 35m to get from Gijón and Granada by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gijón to Granada is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx €280 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Gijón and Granada, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €85 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gijón and Granada. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gijón to Granada. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin and Atocha. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Gijón and Granada. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 8h 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 Gijón and Granada. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gijón to Granada. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Estacion Sur. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Gijón and Granada. Buses run hourly and take around 10h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gijón to Granada. We recommend that you fly from Oviedo (OVD) to Almeria (LEI) then take the train to Granada. instead which will take 5h 50m.

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 Gijón and Granada. The distance is around 879km (546 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gijón to Granada is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gijón and Granada

Transport options from Gijón to Granada
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
5h 50m
€280($280)
every 20 mins1,042km (648 miles)
Train
8h 35m
€100($100)
every 20 mins1,081km (672 miles)
Bus
10h 30m
€85($85)
hourly896km (557 miles)
Drive
8h 30m
€160($160)
on demand879km (546 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