How to travel from Granada to Cordoba, Spain

The distance between Granada and Cordoba is around 164km (102 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Granada to Cordoba 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 CordobaGranada if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Cordoba-Central.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Bus

Take the bus to Cordoba.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
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Drive

Drive to Córdoba.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance200km (125 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Granada and Cordoba

There are several options for getting from Granada to Cordoba by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €30 ($30).

The distance between Granada and Cordoba is around 164km (102 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 130km (81 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Granada and Cordoba by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Granada to Cordoba is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Granada and Cordoba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Granada and Cordoba. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Granada and Cordoba with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 1h 25m.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Granada and Cordoba. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1h 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 Cordoba. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Granada and Cordoba with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 3 hours and takes 2h 45m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Granada and Cordoba. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 2h 45m 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 Cordoba. We recommend that you take the train to Cordoba-Central. instead which will take 1h 25m.

The closest major airport to Cordoba is San Pablo Airport (SVQ) (SVQ) which is approximately 111km (69 miles) from Cordoba. Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) and Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) 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 Cordoba. The distance is around 200km (125 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Granada to Cordoba is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

How do I get from Granada to Cordoba

Compare travel optionsbetween Granada and Cordoba

Transport options from Granada to Cordoba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 25m
€30($30)
twice daily225km (140 miles)
Bus
2h 45m
€19($19)
every 3 hours164km (102 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
€24($24)
on demand200km (125 miles)

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Airports near Cordoba

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

SVQ
San Pablo Airport (SVQ)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Cordoba
GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Cordoba
AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
137km (85 miles) from Cordoba