How to travel from Granada to Salamanca, Spain

The distance between Granada and Salamanca is around 625km (388 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Granada to Salamanca 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 Granada (GRX) to Salamanca (SLM).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated byAir Europa+ 3 others

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Train

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

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid and then to Salamanca.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)

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Drive

Drive to Salamanca.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance630km (391 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Granada and Salamanca

There are several options for getting from Granada to Salamanca by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Granada and Salamanca is around 625km (388 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 457km (284 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Granada and Salamanca by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Granada to Salamanca is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Granada and Salamanca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Granada and Salamanca. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Granada to Salamanca. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Chamartin. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Granada and Salamanca. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 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 Salamanca. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Granada to Salamanca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

FlixBus, Avanza Grupo and ALSA run regular bus services between Granada and Salamanca. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Granada and Salamanca. Flights depart from Granada (GRX) and arrive at Salamanca (SLM) - via Palma Mallorca (PMI). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Granada to Salamanca. There is however a flight that goes via Palma Mallorca (PMI). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Granada to Salamanca typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Granada (GRX) and and arrive into Salamanca (SLM).

The closest major airport to Salamanca is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 185km (115 miles) from Salamanca. Vigo Airport (VGO) (VGO) and Ranon Airport (OVD) (OVD) 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 Salamanca. The distance is around 630km (391 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Granada to Salamanca is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Granada and Salamanca

Transport options from Granada to Salamanca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 15m
€115($115)
5 times a week1,378km (857 miles)
Plane and Train3h 30m
€155($155)
twice daily625km (388 miles)
Train and Plane5h 50m
€200($200)
twice daily844km (524 miles)
Train to Sevilla-Santa Justa, plane6h 5m
€135($135)
twice daily995km (618 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 25m
€95($95)
twice daily806km (501 miles)
Train via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha6h 30m
€95($95)
twice daily808km (502 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8hrs
€52($52)
3 times a week640km (398 miles)
Bus via Madrid8h 45m
€70($70)
twice daily640km (398 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€75($75)
on demand630km (391 miles)

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Airports near Salamanca

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

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
185km (115 miles) from Salamanca
VGO
Vigo Airport (VGO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
284km (176 miles) from Salamanca
OVD
Ranon Airport (OVD)
International Airport
Distance
290km (180 miles) from Salamanca