How to get from Barcelona to Granada
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Barcelona to Granada by price and travel time.
- 681 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 7h 15m
- 6 bus departures a day with ALSA
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
7h 15m
2 transfers
Flight + Bus
€101
Cheapest
13h
direct
Bus
€51
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Barcelona to Granada. The most useful door-to-door route takes 13h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 681 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €37, on Mon, Oct 12.
681 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €34Checked Oct 18 | 7h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €39Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 8h 26m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €53Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 13hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€34Checked Oct 187h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€39Omio catalogue, Oct 208h 26m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€53Omio catalogue, Oct 2013h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Barcelona to Granada: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Barcelona → GranadabusALSA·13h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Barcelona to Granada
ALSA runs 6 scheduled departures a day, the first at 07:00 and the last at 19:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 6 | 07:00 | 19:00 |
All departures
- 07:00
- 09:00
- 12:00
- 14:00
- 17:00
- 19:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
IberiaBarcelona El Prat-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →
RenfeBarcelona-Antequera AV, Antequera AV-GranadaBook →On this route you travel with ALSA, Iberia, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Barcelona to Granada works
Start with a ALSA bus from Barcelona to Granada, about 13h. In total it's roughly €51 over 13h, direct, no transfers.
Barcelona to Granada: common questions
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Granada?
The most useful route takes about 13h by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Barcelona to Granada?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 07:00 and the last at 19:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Barcelona to Granada?
6 a day with ALSA, between 07:00 and 19:00.
How far is Granada from Barcelona?
About 681 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Barcelona to Granada cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €43 to €53. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Barcelona to Granada?
On this route you travel with ALSA, Iberia, Renfe.
Can you get from Barcelona to Granada without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 6h 55m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Granada?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: ALSA
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026