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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Córdoba to Granada among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 128 km
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€17 Average price Cheapest | €35 Average price |
3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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The best way to travel from Córdoba to Granada is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from Cordoba to Granada?
Public transport options between the Andalucian cities of Cordoba and Granada offer travellers the choice of buses or high-speed rail travel, with direct connections seven days a week. Direct AVE trains to Granada take around one hour and 30 minutes. There are also frequent daily direct bus connections to Granada, with most departures taking around two hours and 45 minutes for the trip southeast.
What is the Cheapest Way To Get from Cordoba to Granada?
Buses offer the cheapest option for travel from Cordoba to Granada, with fares usually less than half the price of most AVE rail tickets. Spanish national rail company Renfe's AVE tickets are dynamically priced though, so booking well in advance can secure more economical tickets. The departure and arrival stations for train services are centrally located, while bus stations in Cordoba and Granada are a little further from the historic centres.
What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Cordoba to Granada?
Operating on Spain's high-speed network, Renfe's AVE services to Granada from Cordoba offer the fastest travel option, with four daily direct departures taking between one hour and 27 minutes and one hour and 37 minutes to complete the 125-mile route southeast across Andalucia. Direct Alsa buses from Cordoba operate at least nine times daily and most services take two hours and 45 minutes to complete the journey, although some peak-time trips take around four hours to reach Granada.
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Travel from Cordoba to Granada by Train
The Spanish state rail operator Renfe provides all the direct trains to Granada from Cordoba, operating AVE services on the high-speed line in Andalucia. There are four daily departures, seven days a week, with two trains in the morning, one in the afternoon, and one in late evening. Journey times vary from one hour and 27 minutes to one hour and 37 minutes. Trains depart from Cordoba Central station and arrive at Granada's main station close to the city centre, with frequent city bus connections taking about ten minutes to get downtown.
Travel from Cordoba to Granada by Bus
Spain's national long-distance bus operator Alsa provides frequent daily direct bus services between Cordoba's main bus station and Granada. There are nine departures a day from Monday to Saturday and 11 direct services on Sundays. Schedules operate from early morning to mid-evening, with most journeys taking two hours and 45 minutes, although peak time services in the early morning and mid-afternoon take closer to four hours. Buses depart from the Cordoba Estacion de Autobuses and arrive at the Granada Estacion de Autobuses, located north of the city centre with local bus route 33 taking about 15 minutes to get downtown.
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FAQs: Travel from Córdoba to Granada
Travel to Granada easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Córdoba to Granada.

There are 2 travel options from Córdoba to Granada: coach or train.
The cheapest way to travel from Córdoba to Granada is a coach with an average price of €5.
This is compared to other travel options from Córdoba to Granada:
Taking a coach costs €13 less than taking a train, which costs on average €18 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Granada from Córdoba is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 32 min.
Other travel options to Granada take longer:
Getting to Granada by coach takes 2 h 40 min on average.
The distance from Córdoba to Granada is approximately 128 km.
The average frequency per day from Córdoba to Granada is:
- 7 coaches per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Córdoba and Granada as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Córdoba to Granada:
- Most travellers take a coach from Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses to Granada, Estación De Autobuses.
- Most travellers take a train from Córdoba to Granada.
The following travel companies offer services from Córdoba to Granada:
- Alsa can take you to Granada by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for Alsa from Córdoba to Granada for €5.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe (6) or Renfe ALVIA for trains to Granada. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Renfe ALVIA Córdoba to Granada tickets on Omio for €18.
Yes, there are direct routes from Córdoba to Granada with the following travel companies:
- You can find 7 direct coaches per day to take to Granada with Alsa.
- You can find 6 direct trains per day to Granada with AVE, Renfe (6) or Renfe ALVIA.
Direct services to Granada tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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