How to take the rail journey from Barcelona to Granada on a direct train

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Barcelona to Granada by train

Routes you can take to go from Barcelona to Granada

When travelling between most cities by train there is only one logical option, though on other journeys there is a choice between different trains or alternative routes. If different options are available you can use the info to decide which is best for you.

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Route Information

Station Guides

The salidas/platforms at Barcelona Sants station

Barcelona Sants Rail Station Guide

Granada Rail Station Guide

Travel Time (approx)

6hr 25min (approx)

Frequency

Daily

Travel Info

1 x direct train per day

Is the journey from Barcelona to Granada direct?
Yes, there is no need to make a connection when taking this route.
Though multiple additional journey options are available if you will be happy to make a connection in Madrid.

Is the journey scenic?
It isn't outstanding though there are some spectacular long-distance views across the landscape - See the images and video in the Journey Information.

How easy is it to travel on from the station in Granada?
The rail station in Granada is some distance from the heart of the city - it is around a half kilometer walk. The public transport option is to take a combination of tram + bus.
See the Station Guide above for more info.

How easy is it to get to the station in Barcelona?
Barcelona-Sants is served by two metro lines, see the Station Guide above for more info, plus easy access to multiple options for booking somewhere to stay in its neighborhood.

Are tickets cheaper if booked in advance for this Barcelona to Granada train?
Yes, and they can be purchased from a choice of booking agents - see below.

How soon ahead of travel are tickets typically placed on sale for this Barcelona to Granada train?
Around 6 months in advance

What are the child ticket terms for this Barcelona to Granada train?
Children aged 5 -13 and under are entitled to a 40% discount

Does the ticket for this Barcelona to Granada train include assigned seats?
Yes - See the Train Guide in the Journey Information for insights on how to board the train.

Do rail pass users need to book reservations for this Barcelona to Granada train?
Yes; see the rail pass reservation guide for the options on how to book.

Is catering available on this Barcelona to Granada train?
Yes, there is a bar/bistro car; plus those travelling with with Premium tickets have at-seat service.
See the Train Guide in the Journey Information.

What else is good to know about Spanish rail travel?
Check out the guide to travelling by train in Spain.

Travel Information

Final Destination: Granada

This train is usually scheduled to depart daily at 06:45 and arrive at around 13:10.

This train also calls in Cordoba and Antequera AV

Boarding in Barcelona:

Aim to be at Barcelona Sants a minimum of 20 mins before departure, in order to allow time to pass through the security checks.

At Barcelona Sants station these trains depart from the part of the station used by the high speed trains - vias (platforms/tracks) 1 - 6.
So when you're in the station follow the signs that are pointing the way to the ' Alta-Velocidad' trains.

The optimum indirect journey option:

If the early departure time doesn't suit, the best alternative with a connection in Madrid Atocha station, is typically scheduled to be:

Depart Barcelona at 12:00
Arrive Madrid at 15:12
Depart Madrid at 16:10
Arrive Granada at 19:55

This is a direct journey

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An AVE (102) train has arrived in Malaga

AVE (102/112) (Spain) Train Guide

Journey Features

High Speed (total journey)

Near Zaragoza the landscape which can be seen from both sides of the train has an other worldly quality

You will be travellng twice as fast as the traffic on the freeways - hence the cars and trucks become blurs

A typical view of the arid rolling landscape that can be seen as the train heads south

The train rushes between tunnels and viaducts north of Cordoba

This is a contender for Europe's most epic high speed journey which can be taken in Europe!

Though the video clips were taken when travelling in that direction, but ShowMeTheJourney has featured them because they showcase what gives this journey its wow factor!

Between Barcelona and Zaragoza:

Between Zaragoza and the outskirts of Madrid:

Between Madrid and Cordoba:

Between Cordoba and Malaga:

As can be you won't see typical stunning views of mountains and coasts, but the combination of incredible speed and sweeping distant views over central Spain can be exhilarating.

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