How to travel from Granada to Ciudad Real, Spain

The distance between Granada and Ciudad Real is around 276km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Ciudad Real-Central.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Bus

Take the bus to Ciudad Real.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Ciudad Real.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance276km (172 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Granada and Ciudad Real

There are several options for getting from Granada to Ciudad Real by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).

The distance between Granada and Ciudad Real is around 276km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 199km (124 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Granada and Ciudad Real by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Granada to Ciudad Real is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Granada and Ciudad Real, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Granada and Ciudad Real. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Granada and Ciudad Real with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 2h 25m.

Renfe AVE run train services between Granada and Ciudad Real. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Granada and Ciudad Real. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Granada and Ciudad Real with no changeovers required. The bus runs once a week and takes 4hrs.

ALSA run regular bus services between Granada and Ciudad Real. Buses run once a week and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Granada to Ciudad Real. We recommend that you take the train to Ciudad Real-Central. instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Ciudad Real is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 172km (107 miles) from Ciudad Real. Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) and San Pablo Airport (SVQ) (SVQ) 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 Granada and Ciudad Real. The distance is around 276km (172 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Granada to Ciudad Real is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

How do I get from Granada to Ciudad Real

Compare travel optionsbetween Granada and Ciudad Real

Transport options from Granada to Ciudad Real
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 25m
€45($45)
twice daily398km (247 miles)
Bus
4hrs
€30($30)
once a week306km (190 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
€51($51)
on demand276km (172 miles)

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Airports near Ciudad Real

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

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
172km (107 miles) from Ciudad Real
GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Ciudad Real
SVQ
San Pablo Airport (SVQ)
International Airport
Distance
245km (153 miles) from Ciudad Real