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Barcelona to Granada by Train, Bus, Car and Flights

How to Get from Barcelona to Granada

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Details of how to get from Barcelona to Granada by various forms of transport.

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Barcelona to Granada by Guided Tour

It's a long way from Barcelona to Granada. You might prefer to take a guided tour than to go by your own steam. You can take a tour that goes from Barcelona to Granada and back again, at the same time taking in the other two stars of Andalusia - Seville and Cordoba:
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You might also be interested in one of these Spain Tour Packages, many of which pass through both Barcelona and Granada.

Flights from Barcelona to Granada

There are frequent flights from Barcelona to Granada and they could save you a lot of time and money, especially if booked well in advance.
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Barcelona to Granada by Train

The train from Granada to Barcelona takes about seven hours and costs about 70 euros. There are only two trains a day and they tend to sell out well in advance in summer. If you want to just walk into the station and buy your ticket, the bus is a safer bet (though much slower). Another option is to go to Madrid and change there.

Trains from Barcelona to Granada depart from Barcelona Sants station. Read more about Bus and Train Stations in Barcelona

Renfe.es, Spain's official rail website, is a mess and has been described as "like Alice in Wonderland, where nothing seems to be what it really is" by Trip Advisor. Residents of Canada and USA should use Rail Europe instead to have their tickets delivered to their home address. Other citizens should also use the link below to check timetables and then buy tickets in person.
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It is a long way from Barcelona to Granada. I'd recommend a stop in either Valencia or Madrid (preferably Madrid) - two cities you shouldn't miss!

Barcelona to Granada by Bus

The bus from Barcelona to Granada takes 13h and costs about 70 euros

Buses from Barcelona to Granada depart from both Sants and Nord bus stations. Read more about Bus and Train Stations in Barcelona

You can book most bus tickets in Spain online at no extra charge. Just pay with a credit card and print out the e-ticket.
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Barcelona to Granada by Car

The 900km drive from Barcelona to Granada takes about eight hours, traveling mainly on the AP-7 and A-92. Consider a stop at Valencia or Murcia on your way. Note - AP roads are toll roads. A slightly longer possible route is to go via Madrid.
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