How to get from Granada to Barcelona
- 681 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 7h 40m
- 8 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 11m
1 transfer
Train
€108
Cheapest
12h 45m
direct
Bus
€50
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 9 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Granada to Barcelona. The most useful door-to-door route takes 12h 45m 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 €42, on Wed, Sep 30.
681 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €27Checked Oct 9 | 7h 54mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €54Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 7h 40m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €54Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 12h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€27Checked Oct 97h 54m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€54Omio catalogue, Oct 107h 40m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€54Omio catalogue, Oct 1012h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Granada to Barcelona: 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.
- 1Granada → BarcelonabusALSA·12h 45m
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 Granada to Barcelona
ALSA runs 8 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:45 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 8 | 01:45 | 23:45 |
All departures
- 01:45
- 03:30
- 05:30
- 10:00
- 12:00
- 16:00
- 18:00
- 23:45
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 Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
RenfeGranada-Madrid, Madrid-BarcelonaBook →Regional connectionF.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport-MálagaBook →
RyanairMálaga Airport-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with ALSA, Renfe, Regional connection, Ryanair; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Granada to Barcelona works
Start with a ALSA bus from Granada to Barcelona, about 12h 45m. In total it's roughly €50 over 12h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Granada to Barcelona: common questions
How long does it take to get from Granada to Barcelona?
The most useful route takes about 12h 45m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Granada to Barcelona?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 01:45 and the last at 23:45, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Granada to Barcelona?
8 a day with ALSA, between 01:45 and 23:45.
How far is Barcelona from Granada?
About 681 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Granada to Barcelona cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €50. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Granada to Barcelona?
On this route you travel with ALSA, Renfe, Regional connection, Ryanair.
Can you get from Granada to Barcelona without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 6h 55m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Granada to Barcelona?
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: 9 Oct 2026