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.
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 Granada → Murcia if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Granada.
Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Granada.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 4h 15m | €30($30) | every 2 hours | 284km (177 miles) |
Train | 6h 50m | €110($110) | once daily | 1,012km (629 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | €33($33) | on demand | 278km (173 miles) |
Transportes Comes
The following major airports near Granada offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.