How to travel from Murcia to Granada, Spain

The distance between Murcia and Granada is around 278km (173 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Murcia 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 GranadaMurcia if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Granada.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated byALSA+ 1 others
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Drive

Drive to Granada.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance278km (173 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Murcia and Granada

There are several options for getting from Murcia to Granada by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €33 ($33).

The distance between Murcia and Granada is around 278km (173 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 236km (146 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Murcia and Granada by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Murcia to Granada is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €33 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Murcia and Granada, 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 Murcia and Granada. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Murcia to Granada. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Murcia and Granada. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 50m, 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 Murcia and Granada. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Murcia and Granada with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 2 hours and takes 4h 15m.

ALSA and Transportes Comes run regular bus services between Murcia and Granada. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Murcia to Granada. We recommend that you take the bus to Granada. instead which will take 4h 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 Murcia and Granada. The distance is around 278km (173 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Murcia to Granada is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

How do I get from Murcia to Granada

Compare travel optionsbetween Murcia and Granada

Transport options from Murcia to Granada
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 15m
€30($30)
every 2 hours284km (177 miles)
Train
6h 50m
€110($110)
once daily1,012km (629 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€33($33)
on demand278km (173 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Murcia and Granada

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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