Barcelona to Granada by train

Travelling by train from Barcelona to Granada

Ready to travel from Barcelona to Granada by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost for travel between Barcelona and Granada

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is US$12.00, but can go to US$45 when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and US$106 when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 11 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Barcelona to Granada departure timetable

On this route, 5 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Barcelona at 06:45 and the last leaving at 15:41 during the week.

For weekend travel to Granada, the earliest departure is at 06:45 and the last one is at 15:41. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 41 minutes.

Train travel time and distance from Barcelona to Granada

Trains can complete this route in as little as 6 hours and 20 minutes. The total distance travelled is 680 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Barcelona and Granada?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Barcelona and Granada 11 and a half months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Making the most of your trip to Granada

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Granada.