Andalusia is the hottest region in Spain, not only in terms of climatic characteristics, but also in terms of literature. The famous Spanish poets Federico Garcia Lorca and Rafael Alberti were born here. From here come the world famous literary heroes Carmen, Figaro and Don Juan. In this article, we will look at how to get from Seville to Granada.
Possible travel options
Granada is one of the cities in Andalusia with the largest number of attractions. The architectural monuments of the city, which has preserved its authenticity and unique atmosphere, are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List: for example, the Alhambra Palace and the old quarter of Albasiin.
Granada is a vivid example of a city in which styles of different eras could coexist - from the Gothic and Renaissance to the motives of Moorish architecture. This is due to the fact that the Emirate of Granada was based here for a long time and the events of the Reconquista took place.
The distance from Seville to Granada is about 260 kilometers. You can get there by bus, train or car.
| Travel option | Elapsed time | Trip value, EUR | Notes (edit) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | Minimum travel time - 3 hours 19 minutes | Price from € 30.15 one way | |
| Bus | Travel time - from 3 hours to 3 hours 45 minutes | From 22.96 euros (there are sales, then the ticket price starts from 7.50 euros) | |
| Car (own or rented) | The road will take at least 2 hours 51 minutes (if you choose the shortest route and there are no stops) | Minimum rental amount - 27.71 euros | In addition to rental costs, there will be fuel costs (23.51 euros). |
Travel by train
The organization of rail transport in Spain is at a high level. Comfortable, well-equipped trains and a large number of routes on offer guarantee a pleasant trip. Railways in Spain have an impeccable reputation, as does the carrier company RENFE.
RENFE is the national carrier in Spain. The company operates routes with a total length of 18,711 kilometers. On the international trains of this company, you can easily get to Portugal, France, Switzerland or Italy. With the help of this company, you can get not only to large cities of the country, but also to small ones. Transportation in Spain is carried out by both high-speed trains and traditional ones, including night and regional ones.
You can book tickets on the Seville-Granada route on the official website of the company. The train from Sevilla-Santa Justa station runs via Sevilla-San Bernardo. Trains run from both stations 4 times a day. Ticket prices start at € 30.15.
You can find out the schedule, book or buy tickets on the official website of the Spanish railways.
Bus service between Seville and Granada
Bus service in Spain is an alternative to rail service on many local and inter-regional routes. Between small towns the railway communication is not so well established, so the only way out is to get to the desired point by bus.
In Spain, both large national and regional and suburban companies are involved in transportation. Bus stations are located in all cities and resorts. In small towns, the departure point will be a conditional stop without any designations.
Buses in Spain are equipped with everything you need for a comfortable journey. On some flights, the price already includes free mineral water and a light snack (biscuits or nuts). This applies to long-distance buses.
You can view possible options for moving from Seville to Granada and book a ticket on the official website of the ALSA company. There are 10 buses per day in this direction: 9 of them depart from the Seville station (Plaza de Armas), 1 bus - from the Seville Prado St station at 14.30, arriving at the Granada station at 17.15. The first flight from Plaza de Armas leaves at 8.15 and the last at 23.00.
The bus fare will most often be cheaper than the train, but the travel time will increase.
The ticket price depends on several factors: the carrier, service level, time of day and day of the week. It will be cheaper to buy a round-trip ticket than a one-way ticket.
The ticket price is not fixed, so it is better to find out the details of the price formation on the website. It happens that a company arranges promotions - and then a ticket can cost as little as 7.50 euros. See the bus schedule below.
Independent travel by car
Any traveler has the opportunity to rent a car in Spain in order to travel to Granada. The distance to be covered is 251 km.
You can get to Granada in 2 hours 51 minutes without stopping. Car rental and fuel costs should be included in your total travel expenses. When choosing the cheapest car (for a day), the total costs will be 51.22 euros.
You can choose a car yourself on the RentalCar website. The vehicle can be picked up and returned anywhere.
| Class | Car brands | Cost for 2018, in euros | Number of persons | Number of luggage places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini car | Fiat Panda, Ford Fiesta, Ford Focus, Citroen Berlingo | from 21.59 | 4 | 2 |
| Economy | Ford Fiesta, Opel Corsa, Seat Ibiza, Smart Forfour | from 22.51 | 5 | 1 +1 |
| Station wagons | Ford Focus Estate | from 28.94 | 5 | 3 |
| Middle class | Ford C-Max, Seat Toledo, Renault Talisman, BMW 1 Series | from 79.09 | 5 | 2 + 1 |
| Standard | Opel Insignia, Peugeut 508, BMW 2 Series, Audi A4 | from 108.40 | 5 | 2 + 1 |
| 5/7 seater minivan | Citroen C4 Grand Picasso, Volkswagen Touran, Peugeut 5008 | from 112.75 | 5/7 | 2/4 |
| Premium | BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, BMW 3 Series | from 179.71 | 5 | 2 + 1 |
| Convertibles | Mini Cooper Cabrio, Audi A3 Cabrio | from 185.92 | 4 | 2 |
The interactive Google map below shows the route from Seville to Granada.
The calculation of the route by car from Seville to Granada is shown in the table below.
| Point of departure | Route | Distance from Seville, in km |
|---|---|---|
| Seville | Seville - Alcala de Guadaira | 18 |
| Alcala de Guadaira | Alcala de Guadaira - Arahal | 46 |
| Arahal | Arahal - Paradas | 55 |
| Paradas | Paradas - La Puebla de Cazalla | 69 |
| La Puebla de Cazalla | La Puebla de Cazalla - Osuna | 89 |
| Osuna | Osuna - Aguadulce | 101 |
| Aguadulce | Aguadulce - Estepa | 110 |
| Estepa | Estepa - Lora de Estepa | 120 |
| Lora de estepa | Lora de Estepa - La Roda de Andalucia | 131 |
| La Roda de Andalucia | La Roda de Andalucia - Fuente de Piedra | 140 |
| Fuente de Piedra | Fuente de Piedra - Mollina | 146 |
| Mollina | Mollina - Los Llanos de Antequera | 153 |
| Los Llanos de Antequera | Los Llanos de Antequera - Archidona | 172 |
| Archidona | Archidona - Salinas | 183 |
| Salinas | Salinas - La Palma | 185 |
| La palma | La Palma - Riofrio | 192 |
| Riofrio | Riofrio - Plines | 196 |
| Plines | Plines - Loja | 198 |
| Loja | Loja - Barrio de San Antonio | 201 |
| Barrio de San Antonio | Barrio de San Antonio - Venta Nueva | 209 |
| Venta Nueva | Venta Nueva - Loreto | 218 |
| Loreto | Loreto - Fuensanta | 223 |
| Fuensanta | Fuensanta - Trasmulas | 226 |
| Trasmulas | Trasmulas –Lachar | 229 |
| Lachar | Lachar - Cijuela | 232 |
| Cijuela | Cijuela - Chauchina | 235 |
| Chauchina | Chauchina - Santa Fe | 240 |
| Santa fe | Santa Fe - Granada | 252 |
| Granada | - | - |
Conclusion
Granada, like Seville, is a popular tourist destination, where Moorish palaces coexist with Catholic cathedrals, and old Muslim quarters with Renaissance architectural forms. Getting from Seville to Granada is cheaper by bus, but it will take longer. For those who have the means, it is better to rent a car and enjoy the beauty of Spain on the way.
