Route guide

Lisbon → Granada

515 km · Portugal to Spain · Fastest: 3h by flight · Cheapest: €22+ by bus

How to travel from Lisbon to Granada

There are 4 ways to travel between Lisbon and Granada — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€46–133

Duration: 4h 18m

via CP Comboios de Portugal, Renfe (AVE)

~7.0 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€22–56

Duration: 7h 22m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~14 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€56–182

Duration: 3h 11m

via Ryanair, easyJet, TAP Air Portugal, Iberia, Vueling

~80 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€62–113

Duration: 5h 43m

~88 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Lisbon and Granada highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 515 km this is a comfortable weekend trip — train or flight both work.
Both train and flight options exist. Trains often beat flights door-to-door under 600 km once you count airport overhead.
This route crosses from Portugal into Spain. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Lisbon to Granada — every option in detail

Lisbon to Granada by train

Trains link Lisbon (Portugal) and Granada (Spain) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 4h 18m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include CP Comboios de Portugal, Renfe (AVE).

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €46 to €133. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

On routes under 600 km like this one, train often beats flight door-to-door once you factor in airport check-in and transfers.

Climate footprint: about 7.0 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 80 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~73 kg on this distance.

Lisbon to Granada by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Lisbon and Granada with a typical journey of 7h 22m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €22 when booked in advance, rising to €56 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Lisbon to Granada by flight

Flights between Lisbon and Granada take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 11m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, TAP Air Portugal, Iberia, Vueling.

Typical fare range is €56–182. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 80 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Lisbon to Granada by car

The driving distance from Lisbon to Granada is approximately 592 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 5h 43m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €62–113 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Portugal–Spain border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 88 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Lisbon and Granada is approximately 515 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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