The cheapest and fastest trains from Granada to Barcelona
Cheapest price
€121
Average price
€187
Fastest journey
6 h 28 m
Average duration
7 h 18 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
681 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Granada to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Granada to Barcelona will cost around €187 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €121.
Of the 7 trains that leave Granada for Barcelona on Sun, Nov 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 16 the direct trains cover the 681 km distance in an average of 7 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 28 m .
On Sun, Nov 16 the slowest trains will take 7 h 51 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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02077 · 03113Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Granada to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Granada to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €60, and a flight costs an average of €53.
Distance: 681 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€142 Average price | €163 Average price | €112 Average price Cheapest |
7h 41m Average total duration 7h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 57m Average total duration 15h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Granada to Barcelona train times
The table below shows live departures for Granada to Barcelona trains for today, Saturday, November 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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02077+ 06111 | On time 5:55 AM Granada station | 7h19 | 1:14 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
02077+ 06021 | On time 5:55 AM Granada station | 10h46 | 4:41 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
02077+ 06151 | Delayed 5:55 AM Granada station | 11h30 | 5:25 PM 5:25 PMBarcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
02087+ 03163 | On time 10:13 AM Granada station | 8h06 | 6:19 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
02087+ 06161 | On time 10:13 AM Granada station | 8h01 | 6:14 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
02087+ 06151 | Delayed 10:13 AM Granada station | 7h12 | 5:25 PM 5:25 PMBarcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
02167+ 06201 | On time 2:06 PM Granada station | 8h08 | 10:14 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
02167+ 06013 | On time 2:06 PM Granada station | 7h15 | 9:21 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
02167 · 03203 | On time 2:06 PM Granada station | 8h42 | 10:48 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
03931 | On time 2:30 PM Granada station | 6h28 | 8:58 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Granada to Barcelona
Trains from Granada to Barcelona run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €30 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 681 km distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 681 km |
Average train duration 7h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €30 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 00:30 |
Last train 21:07 |
Train companies: AVE, Renfe ALVIA from Granada to Barcelona trainsAVE, Renfe ALVIA trains will get you between Granada and Barcelona from €30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Granada to Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Granada to Barcelona by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Granada, which is located around 0.3 miles (537 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Barcelona Sants, located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Granada to Barcelona
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Hotspots in and near restaurants.
- Staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00.
- McDonald’s
- Caffe di Fiore
- Ars Café
- Café de l'Estació
- Café de l’Estació Deli
- Lavazza
- Como
- Peter's
- Tutti Frutti
- Enrique Tomás
- & many more
- All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
- Apartments Eixample
- Apartment Guell
- Sweet Inn Callao
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Located in various locations inside the station.
- Metro lines: L3, L5
- Bus lines: A1, A2
- Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Talgo, Trenhotel, TGV, Avant, Intercity, R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, RG1, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17
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