How to travel from Salamanca to Granada, Spain

The distance between Salamanca and Granada is around 625km (389 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Salamanca to Granada by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Granada (GRX).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Granada.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid Intercambiador Moncloa and then to Granada.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Granada.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance628km (390 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salamanca and Granada

There are several options for getting from Salamanca to Granada by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Salamanca and Granada is around 625km (389 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 457km (284 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Salamanca to Granada is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Salamanca and Granada, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salamanca and Granada. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salamanca to Granada. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin and Atocha. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Salamanca and Granada. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Salamanca and Granada. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salamanca to Granada. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Intercambiador Moncloa and Madrid Estacion Sur. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Avanza Grupo, ALSA and FlixBus run regular bus services between Salamanca and Granada. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salamanca to Granada. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Granada (GRX). instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Salamanca and Granada. The distance is around 628km (390 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 Salamanca to Granada is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salamanca and Granada

Transport options from Salamanca to Granada
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 25m
€155($155)
twice daily625km (389 miles)
Train to Madrid-Chamartin, plane5h 40m
€205($205)
twice daily845km (525 miles)
Train to Madrid-Chamartin, plane6h 10m
€135($135)
twice daily994km (618 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 25m
€135($135)
twice daily804km (500 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 10m
€95($95)
once daily806km (501 miles)
Train via Madrid-Principe Pio6h 10m
€95($95)
once daily807km (502 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7hrs
€74($74)
every 2 hours634km (394 miles)
Bus via Madrid8h 15m
€42($42)
3 times a week640km (398 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€74($74)
on demand628km (390 miles)

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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