High-Speed Trains Connecting Granada with Other Cities

Granada offers direct train services to Almería, Barcelona, Córdoba, Madrid, Málaga and Seville. Some of these connections require transferring at via Antequera, to catch trains heading to those destinations.


Eight daily trains, connect Granada with Madrid. Eight daily trains connect Granada with Madrid, while Granada is connected with Barcelona by six daily trains. Some of these are AVE high-speed trains, while others are Avant slower trains. Please pay attention when buying tickets.

AVE stands for Alta Velocidad Española (Alta means high, Velocidad means speed, and Española means Spanish). They are high-speed trains capable of reaching a maximum speed of 330 km per hour (over 205 miles per hour) and operate on specially designed high-speed tracks.


On both routes there are stops or transferes at Antequera (Málaga).

Trains to Córdoba, Zaragoza, Lleida and Tarragona

These trains are the same ones that travel to Madrid and Barcelona. They make stops in these cities before reaching their final destination.

AVE Trains Granada-Madrid

What is the distance by train from Granada to Madrid?

Granada is separated from Madrid by 568 kilometers of roads.

How long does the AVE from Granada to Madrid take?

The fastest AVE train takes 3 hours and 36 minutes to reach Madrid from Granada.

First, the train on the Granada-Antequera route takes about 45 minutes. Then, it's approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes of travel from Antequera to Madrid.

In some cases, you have to transfer in Antequera, while in others you don't. Make sure to check before buying your ticket.

What are the train schedules from Granada to Madrid?

Granada has several daily connections with Madrid. All trains arrive at Madrid 'Puerta De Atocha' station.

Some of these connections are operated by the AVE, while others are a combination of Avant and AVE trains. In any case, the train stops in Antequera.

If you depart on an Avant train from Granada, it will make a 1-2 minute stop in Loja. Upon reaching Antequera, you will need to transfer to the AVE train that will take you to Madrid. This train has several stops in: Puente Genil, Córdoba, Puertollano and Ciudad Real.

On the other hand, if you already left by AVE from Granada, it will only stop in Antequera and Córdoba.

In general, there is not much difference in either the price or the duration of the trip in both cases.

How much does a train ticket from Granada to Madrid cost?

The price of a ticket in economy class on a flexible fare usually ranges between 25 and 80 euros (one way).

There are discounts available for young people, individuals over 60, large families, and pensioners.

Rates can vary greatly depending on the dates and offers in effect at the time of booking.

Check prices on the Renfe website or call 912 32 03 20 for more information. It is recommended that you also confirm the times and connections.

Granada-Barcelona Trains

How long does the train from Granada to Barcelona take?

The fastest AVE train takes 6 hours and 19 minutes to travel from Granada to Barcelona.

Sometimes you have to transfer in Antequera, Córdoba, or Madrid, depending on the connections available.

An Avant train will take you from Granada to the Antequera station, where you will have to wait for the AVE train bound for Barcelona.

It may also happen that your connection is via Madrid: taking the AVE to Madrid and then transferring to the AVE to Barcelona.

Still, it is much faster (8-9 hours) than going by bus. The bus journey takes between 12 and 14 hours to reach Barcelona.

What are the train schedules from Granada to Barcelona?

There are 6 daily trains to Barcelona. The first train that departs from Granada bound for Barcelona is an AVE with a transfer to another AVE in Madrid.

It takes approximately 8 hours and leaves Granada at 06:25 (times may vary).

During the journey the train makes several stops: Antequera-Santa Ana, Puente Genil, Córdoba, Puertollano, Ciudad Real, Zaragoza, Lleida, Camp Tarragona and Barcelona.

Another option would be to take the AVE to Córdoba and then transfer to the long-distance train from Cádiz and travels to Barcelona.

These trains usually have many more stops and take much longer, although sometimes it is worth it for the price.

All trains arrive at the 'Barcelona-Sants' station.

How much does a train ticket from Granada to Barcelona cost?

The train ticket to Barcelona costs between 60 and 120 euros, depending on the date and time, with a Flexible fare and one way.

There are discounts available for young people, individuals over 60, large families, and pensioners.

Rates can vary greatly, and there are usually interesting offers available. Check prices on the Renfe website or call 912 32 03 20 for more information.

It is recommended that you also confirm the schedules.

Granada-Seville Trains

The Granada-Sevilla route utilizes AVE trains and Avant medium-distance trains that operate on high-speed tracks.

What are the train schedules and connections from Granada to Seville?

There are 9 daily trains to Seville, but only 4 direct trains where you do not have to change. They are the Avant trains.

These new trains have 237 seats and a maximum speed of 250 kilometers per hour.

All combinations are available on the Renfe sales page, including links or direct trains.

When buying your tickets you should check if it only says Avant, as these are the direct trains.

Otherwise, medium-distance (MD), AVE, and long-distance (LD) trains have connections in Antequera or Córdoba, where you have to transfer to reach Seville.

How many stops are there between Granada and Seville?

Avant direct trains make stops in Loja, Antequera, Puente Genil, and Córdoba. When arriving in Córdoba, the train has to reverse, so the stop here is a little longer.

How long does the train journey from Granada to Seville take?

The trip lasts between 2 hours and 40 minutes to 3 hours and 50 minutes, depending on whether there is a transfer or not.

The AVE is not faster than the Avant trains because you have to change trains in Córdoba.

The trip with the combination of Avant-MD and AVE-LD trains lasts about 3 hours.

The bus journey from Granada to Seville takes between 3 hours and 4 hours and 30 minutes, depending on whether it is direct or has stops.

What is the price of the train ticket from Granada to Seville?

The Granada-Seville train ticket costs between 23.50 and 37.50 euros, depending on the date, time, type of train, and connection, with a flexible one-way fare.

The bus costs 24.20 euros one way and takes between 3 and 5 hours, depending on whether it is direct or makes stops.

Renfe offers discounts for young people, individuals over 60, large families, and pensioners. Purchasing a voucher can make the trip cheaper.

Rates can vary greatly depending on the time of year, and there may be interesting offers available. Check prices on the Renfe website or call 912 32 03 20 for more information.

It is advisable to double-check the schedules as well.

Granada-Almería Trains

The connections between Granada and Almería consist of four trains in each direction. They are medium-distance (MD) trains.

The train makes the following stops: Iznalloz, Benalúa de Guadix, Guadix, Fiñana, Gérgal, Gádor and Almería.

The price of the ticket is 16.65 euros one way, and the journey lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.

The bus costs 15.17 euros one way and takes between 2 hours and 4 hours 30 minutes, depending on whether it is direct or has stops.

On the train, there are discounts available for young people, individuals over 60, large families, and pensioners.

Check prices on the Renfe website or call 912 32 03 20 for more information.

Where to Buy Train Tickets in Granada?

There are several ways to buy train tickets:


You can see all the information about services, car rental, cafeteria, luggage storage, etc. in Granada train station »

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