There are 6 ways to get from Barcelona to Granada by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 6h 25m
Cheapest option
Fly to Granada-Jaén • 4h 15m
4 alternative options
Bus • 12h 45m
Rideshare • 9h 51m
Drive • 8h 19m
Fly to Malaga, train • 5h 59m
Barcelona to Granada by train
The train journey time between Barcelona and Granada is around 6h 25m and covers a distance of around 1175 km. Operated by Renfe AVE, the Barcelona to Granada train service departs from Barcelona Sants and arrives in Granada. Typically seven trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Granada is to rideshare which costs €49 and takes 9h 51m.
The quickest way to get from Barcelona to Granada is to fly which costs €30 - €150 and takes 4h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona and arriving at Granada. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barcelona Sants and arriving at Granada. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Barcelona and Granada is 682 km. The road distance is 844.7 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Granada without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs €80 - €120.
The train from Barcelona Sants to Granada takes 6h 25m including transfers and departs once daily.
Barcelona to Granada bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona station.
Barcelona to Granada train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Granada is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs €80 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €190 and takes 12h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €30 - €150 and takes 4h 15m.
- Distance: 681.8 km
- Duration: 6h 25m
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Granada, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Barcelona Sants to Granada once daily. Tickets cost €80 - €120 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Barcelona to Granada 3 times a day. Tickets cost €120 - €190 and the journey takes 12h 45m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona to Granada-Jaén
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27 - €170
Flights from Barcelona to Granada-Jaén via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €27 - €170
Flights from Barcelona to Granada-Jaén via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €270
Flights from Barcelona to Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25 - €190
Flights from Barcelona to Malaga via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €310
Flights from Barcelona to Malaga via Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €23 - €190
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Granada-Jaén
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27 - €170
Flights from Barcelona to Granada-Jaén via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €27 - €170
Flights from Barcelona to Granada-Jaén via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €270
Flights from Barcelona to Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23 - €190
Flights from Barcelona to Malaga via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €310
Flights from Barcelona to Malaga via Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €23 - €190
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona to Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22 - €200
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Barcelona to Granada-Jaén via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €650
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona Sants to Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80 - €120
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Básico
- €80 - €120
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15 - €21
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Barcelona to Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €190
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Barcelone to Grenade
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €49
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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The quickest flight from Barcelona Airport to Granada-Jaén Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 30m.
Barcelona to Granada bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Granada station.
Barcelona to Granada train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Granada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Granada is 845 km. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Barcelona to Granada.
Air Europa, Iberia and Vueling Airlines offer flights from Barcelona Airport to Granada-Jaén Airport.
Book your Barcelona to Granada train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Barcelona to Granada bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 2098+ hotels available in Granada. Prices start at €50 per night.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is to train which takes 25 min and costs €2 - €3.