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Traveling from Seville to Granada by train
Planning a trip from Seville to Granada by train? Start your journey with us!
Catch the train from Seville to Granada and arrive in around 2 hours and 30 minutes on the fastest services, making it easy for you to swap the flamenco dancers of cosmopolitan Seville with the historical discoveries of Granada, and all without a panicked flight or congested road in sight.
From city center to city center, Renfe’s Avant trains provide comfortable seats, plenty of room and lovely views to complement your Spanish adventure.
Ensuring you don’t waste a moment, your centrally located arrival station places you within walking distance of the towering architecture of the Catedral de Granada, one of Spain's most beautiful churches, plus delicious local tapas and the stunning fortress of Alhambra – that’s definitely a better sight than a duty-free hall! Need more inspiration on things to see in this stunning city? Check out our guide to the best things to do in Granada.
Ready to book? Start your search for cheap train tickets from Seville to Granada in our Journey Planner at the top of the page, or keep reading for more information on:
- Travel classes from Seville to Granada
- Services on board trains from Seville to Granada
- Traveling from Seville airport to the city center
- How to get to Sevilla Santa Justa station
- All about Sevilla Santa Justa station
- Arriving in Granada from Seville
- Using public transport in Granada
- Top things to do in Granada
- See even more of Spain by train
- Explore Europe with a Eurail Pass
- Popular train journeys from Granada
- How to get from the city center to Granada Airport.
Seville to Granada by train
It takes an average of 2h 40m to travel from Seville to Granada by train, over a distance of around 131 miles (211 km). There are normally 9 trains per day traveling from Seville to Granada and tickets for this journey start from $58.28 when you book in advance.
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OUIGO, iryo, Renfe and Avant trains from Seville to Granada
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OUIGO is the low-cost, high-speed train service operated by the French national train company SNCF. Despite having only one class on board, OUIGO trains offer the same comfort as Second Class seats on TGV trains, although OUIGO tickets are only available to purchase online. To make your journey as smooth as possible, arrive at least 30 minutes before departure and bear in mind that there's an additional fee for bringing a suitcase with you, having a seat with power sockets and travelling with a stroller/buggy.
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Operating since the end of 2022, iryo is a new high-speed train company in Spain. It’s a consortium between the Spanish airline Air Norstrum and the train company Trenitalia, one of the greatest leaders in European rail transport. The first private Spanish high-speed company to operate, iryo runs high-speed services on the Madrid – Zaragoza – Barcelona route and connects Madrid – Cuenca – Valencia/Alicante and Madrid – Cordoba – Seville/Malaga. They are doing this all with a fleet of ETR1000 model trains that offer the highest level of comfort in Spain, with a combination of advanced propulsion and highest quality onboard services, including WiFi connection and catering service. 98% of the parts of the trains are 100% recyclable, making this trip sustainable as well!
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Renfe is the national train operator in Spain. It operates trains on the longest high-speed railway network in Europe, and the second-longest in the world. The country's major cities are linked up by the high-speed AVE and Avlo trains, while other long-distance routes are served by Altaria, Talgo, Alvia and Euromed trains. Renfe also operates cross-border services into neighbouring Portugal and France. Depending on which service you are travelling on, you'll usually find two classes on Renfe trains - Estándard (Standard Class) and Confort (First Class). Fare types range from the cheapest (but least flexible) Básico fare, to the more flexible Elige fares, to the Premium fare for seats in Confort carriages.
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Able to reach speeds of at 155 mph (250 km/h), Avant trains operate short and medium distance high-speed services. These trains are intended to cover journeys within the same autonomous community or in two neighbouring communities. For this reason, trains generally don’t offer catering services and travel less than 125 miles (200 km). They have two types of comfort classes – Turista (Second Class) and Preferente (First Class).
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What iryo, OUIGO and Avant classes are there from Seville to Granada?
Compare the different travel classes offered by iryo, OUIGO and Avant when traveling from Seville to Granada.
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Inicial
If you're looking for a reasonably-priced experience without compromising on the best service and comfort, Inicial Class is ideal for you!
- Baggage storage
- Entertainment pass
- Single seat options
- Adjustable seats/footrests
- Fold-down table
- Power outlets at each seat
- Free WiFi
- In-seat meal service
Inicial Superior
Inicial Superior is ideal for travelers looking for more ticket flexibility. You can change the time of your ticket for free, or refund it for a fee.
- Baggage storage
- Entertainment pass
- Single seat options
- Adjustable seats/footrests
- Fold-down table
- Power outlets at each seat
- Free WiFi
- In-seat meal service
Infinita
If you're looking for added comfort, Infinita is a fantastic choice, with Gran Confort XL seats and a larger baggage allowance included.
- Baggage storage
- Entertainment pass
- Single seat options
- Adjustable seats/footrests
- Fold-down table
- Power outlets at each seat
- Free WiFi
- In-seat meal service
Infinita Bistró
Infinita Bistró is iryo's all-inclusive fare - food and drink included in the price, as well as a larger baggage allowance and 95% of your ticket price back if you need to cancel.
- Baggage storage
- Entertainment pass
- Single seat options
- Adjustable seats/footrests
- Fold-down table
- Power outlets at each seat
- Free WiFi
- In-seat meal service
Standard Class
OUIGO comes with only one class, Standard Class, which is the equivalent of TGV INOUI's Second Class. On board you'll find WiFi and a café-bar (on services in Spain). There may be a trolley service on Train Classique services in France. You can pay extra to guarantee a seat with a power outlet, as not all seats currently have one.
- Fold-down table
- Baggage storage
- Dining car (1)
- In-seat meal service (2)
- WiFi (3)
- Power outlets
- (1) Available on OUIGO Spain services only
- (2) Snack service available on some OUIGO Classique trains
- (3) WiFi available for a fee on services in France; may be free in Spain
Turista
In Avant's Turista Class, you'll find most seats arranged in airline-style pairs rather than around tables, air-conditioning, vending machines and accessible toilets.
- Vending machine
- Baggage storage
- Seat reservation
- Fold-down table
- Reading light
What are the onboard services on iryo, OUIGO and Avant?
Discover more about the onboard services offered on trains from Seville to Granada.
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What baggage limits are there? | Iryo's baggage policy varies by class. With an Inicial ticket, you can take one carry-on bag measuring 36 x 27 x 15 cm and one cabin suitcase measuring 55 x 35 x 25 cm. With a Inicial Superior or Infinita ticket, you can also take one large suitcase measuring 80 x 55 x 35 cm. The Infinita Bistró fare includes all of the above and also allows travel with one pet inside a carrier. |
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What food and drink is available? | iryo offers different menus with high-quality products in all classes. You can buy your favorite meal from their onboard restaurant/bar car, which is usually near car 2. If you’re traveling in the Infinita Bistró Class, you can enjoy the Infinita Bistró food service – your meal will be served straight to your seat. |
What onboard entertainment is available? | You can enjoy free WiFi in all classes on iryo trains, as well as an onboard entertainment platform providing a wide selection of movies, TV series, live news and Spotify. |
What facilities are there for travel with children? | Kids aged 0-3 travel for free on all iryo trains. Kids aged 4-13 get a discounted ticket while those aged 14-18 need to pay the full price. Please note that kids aged under 18 need to be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians. |
Can I bring a bike on board? | You can take your bike on board iryo trains for free if it’s folded and does not exceed 90 x 120 x 40cm. Also, your bike must travel without the pedals and with the handlebar rotated 90 degrees. |
Can I bring pets on board? | iryo allows pets that do not exceed 10kg (22lbs) in weight, as long as they travel inside a carrier with a maximum size of 60 x 35 x 35cm (23.6 x 13.7 x 13.7 inches). You'll need to buy a ticket for your pet in advance. In addition, guide dogs can travel at no additional cost. |
What special assistance is available? | There are 2 seats for people with reduced mobility on iryo trains. Step-free access is also available both when boarding and when getting off the train. |
What baggage limits are there? | One piece of hand baggage (36 x 27 x 15 cm) and one piece of cabin baggage (55 x 35 x 25 cm) can be taken onboard. You can take additional or larger bags with you (max. 30kg) for an extra fee or by paying for OUIGO Plus. |
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What food and drink is available? | On OUIGO trains in France: an at-seat service of snacks is available on Train classique services. This service is not available on high-speed OUIGO trains. |
What onboard entertainment is available? | WiFi (OUIFI) and an entertainment portal (OUIFUN) are available at an additional cost. |
What facilities are there for travel with children? | For OUIGO trains in France: Passengers under 12 years old pay a fixed price for tickets all year round - €5 for journeys on Train classique services, and €8 for high speed services. |
Can I bring a bike on board? | You can take your bicycle on board OUIGO trains if you add the 'Bike' option onto your ticket for an additional fee of at least €5. Your bike must be folded or dismantled and placed in a storage bag for transport. |
Can I bring pets on board? | Pets are only allowed on board OUIGO trains if the 'Pets' option is added to your ticket at the time of booking. (1 pet per adult, per booking, €10 per pet.) |
What special assistance is available? | Passengers with reduced mobility can travel onboard OUIGO trains. You can also request the "Assist'enGare" service for help at the station. |
What baggage limits are there? | With Avant, you can take up to 3 pieces of baggage, as long as they do not exceed 290cm (114.1 inches) and 25kg (55.1 pounds) in total. On Avant trains, pushchairs and instruments smaller than 30 x 120 x 38 cm (11.8 x 47.2 x 14.9 inches) are also considered hand baggage. |
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What food and drink is available? | If you’d like to stretch your legs, most Avant trains have a café carriage, and in case you’d prefer to stay in your seat, a mobile bar service. |
What onboard entertainment is available? | Avant trains do not offer Wi-Fi, but you can watch the films or documentaries that are broadcast in each carriage. |
What facilities are there for travel with children? | Children up to 3 years old travel for free as long as they don’t occupy a seat, but they will need a free child ticket. Children between 3 and 14 years old have a 40% discount on the general price. |
Can I bring a bike on board? | You can take your bike or skateboard if it is folded, travels inside a cover and is less than 180 cm (70.8 inches) in total. If the dimensions exceed 180 cm, it will be considered special luggage and must travel with the pedals removed, the handlebars turned 90 degrees and dimensions less than 120 x 90 x 40 cm (47.2 x 35.4 x 15.7 inches). |
Can I bring pets on board? | Your pet can accompany you as long as it weighs less than 10 kg (22 pounds), travels with a pet ticket, doesn’t occupy a seat and is inside a carrier with max dimensions 60 x 35 x 35 cm (23 x 13 x 13 inches). The ticket price is 25% of the standard ticket price, except in first class, which will be free. |
What special assistance is available? | Avant has an assistance service for people with reduced mobility or disabilities, to request it contact Avant directly. |
How do I find cheap train tickets from Seville to Granada?
If you’re planning a trip to Europe soon, our Trainline team of experts have put together some tips to help you find cheap tickets. Booking on the day in Europe is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or travel class.
1. Book in advance
2. Be flexible with your travel times
3. Buy a rail pass
4. Choose a slower or connecting train
5. Look out for train ticket sales and deals
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.
Traveling from the airport to central Seville
If you’re flying to Seville, you’ll need to make your way to the city center before your journey to Granada. Want to know how to get to central Seville from the airport? Keep reading for more details.
If you’re traveling to Seville from abroad, you’ll land at the city’s main airport, Seville Airport, which is just over 6 miles from the city center.
Generally, the easiest way to get from Seville city center to the airport is by bus. You can take the EA (Especial Aeropuerto) bus from the main terminal to some of the main stops in the city center, including Prado de San Sebastián, Sevilla Santa Justa train station and Plaza de Armas bus station.
When you board the bus, you’ll be able to buy your ticket from the bus driver for €4, or around $4.37 (as of January 2024).
How to get to Sevilla Santa Justa station
Your train to Granada will depart from Sevilla Santa Justa station. Read on for more information on how to get there.
If you're heading to Sevilla Santa Justa station from central Seville, you can get there using the city's public transport system:
- Bus: 2 bus services can take you to the city center from the train station – bus 32 and bus 21. Bus 32 towards Plaza Duque stops at Ponce de León, Plaza de la Encarnación (where Las Setas are), and Plaza Duque. Bus 21 towards Plaza de Armas stops at Puerta de la Carne, Juzgados de Sevilla, Puerta de Jérez, Teatro de la Maestranza, Plaza de Toros and Marqués de Paradas in the city center.
- Walk: If you fancy a nice stroll, you can get to Seville Cathedral and the Royal Alcázar of Seville in about 30 minutes from Sevilla Santa Justa station.
Everything you need to know about Sevilla Santa Justa station
Once you’ve arrived at Sevilla Santa Justa station, there are plenty of things to do while waiting for your train to arrive.
Serving over 9 million travelers each year, Sevilla Santa Justa is the city’s main train station and the third-busiest station in Spain. Usually, the train station is open from 04:30 am to 12:30 am on weekdays and from 05:15 am to 12:30 am on weekends and public holidays.
Once you’ve gone through the main entrance, you’ll arrive at the main concourse of Sevilla Santa Justa station. Here you’ll find:
- Ticket office
- Ticket machines
- Tourist information office
- ATM
- Shops
- Newsstand
- Left baggage
- Restaurants
- Bars.
Arriving in Granada from Seville
After about 2 hours and 30 minutes, you’ll arrive at Granada train station, which is right in the city center.
From Granada train station, it’s easy to get to central Granada thanks to public transport. You can get from the train station to the city center by:
- Metro: You can take the Metro from Granada train station to Recogidas – it takes just 5 minutes. Then, depending on where you’re headed, you can walk up Calle Recogidas to Plaza Isabel la Católica (to take the C30 bus to Alhambra) or you can continue to walk to the Cathedral or the Albaicín Quarter.
- Bus: There are various buses available from Granada train station to the city center. For example, it takes around 10 minutes to get from the station to the Cathedral by bus.
- Walking: If you prefer walking, you can go on a nice stroll from Granada train station to the city center – it only takes around 20 minutes to get to the Cathedral and around 30 minutes to get to the Albaicín Quarter.
Using public transport in Granada
During your time in Granada, you’ll find the public transport system is easy, fast and reliable.
Taking the metro in Granada
Granada’s Metro is a modern light rail system that connects different parts of the city. It's particularly useful for getting to and from the outskirts of Granada. The metro line includes stops at key locations like the train station, the bus station, the city center, and the University of Granada.
The Metro runs from Monday to Sunday, from 6:30 am to 11:00 pm (from 7:30 am on Saturday and Sunday). Night services are also available from 11:00 pm to 02:00 am on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Taking the bus in Granada
Granada has an extensive bus network that covers the city and its surrounding areas. The buses are operated by Transportes Rober. You can use buses to reach various neighborhoods, landmarks, and attractions within the city. The main bus station is in the city center and serves as a hub for different bus lines.
Top things to do in Granada
If you are visiting Granada, there are so many things to see and do, it can be difficult to know where to start! To help you find inspiration, here are our top favorite things to do in Granada:
- Visit Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens: The Alhambra is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most iconic landmarks in Granada. This palace dates back to the 9th century and showcases exquisite Islamic architecture. The Nasrid Palaces, Generalife Gardens, and the Alcazaba fortress within the complex are must-visit attractions.
- Explore the Albaicín Quarter: This historic neighborhood is characterized by narrow winding streets, white-washed houses, and cobblestone alleys. Wander through its labyrinthine streets, visit the Mirador de San Nicolás for a breathtaking view of the palace, and immerse yourself in the charm of this ancient quarter.
- Visit the Granada Cathedral and Royal Chapel: Also known as the Cathedral of the Incarnation, this cathedral is a magnificent example of Spanish Renaissance architecture. Adjacent to the cathedral is the Royal Chapel, the final resting place of Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella. The Royal Chapel also houses a museum with an impressive collection of religious art and royal artifacts.
See even more of Spain by train
Thinking of exploring more of Spain by train? Great choice! Let’s look at what else there is to see and do in Spain.
Explore Europe with a Eurail Pass
After visiting Granada, why not continue exploring Europe by train? With a Eurail Pass, you can travel across 33 European countries as much as you want on participating European train networks for a set amount of travel days.
You can use a Eurail Pass if you’re not a European citizen or resident. If you're a European citizen or a non-European who is an official legal resident of a European country, you can use an Interrail Pass instead. For more information, read our dedicated Eurail Pass article.
Where should you travel next after Granada?
Sure, you might have had a good time in Granada, but your European adventure doesn’t have to stop there. Why not check out some of these train trips below?
Make your way to Madrid
Want to visit Spain’s capital city? Take a direct high-speed AVE train from Granada to Madrid and you’ll reach your destination in a little over 3 hours. Traveling from city center to city center, you’ll be ready to explore Madrid right away, so what’s not to like?
If you need some inspiration on things to do in Madrid, check out our guide to what to see and do in Madrid.
Plan a trip to Barcelona
If you’d like to see even more of what Spain has to offer, take a direct high-speed AVE train from Granada to Barcelona. Once you arrive, you’ll be ready to enjoy the city’s unique architecture and vibrant cultural scene right away.
Need some travel inspiration? Check out our ideas for what to do on a 3-day trip to Barcelona, as well as where to find Barcelona’s best paella.
Take the train to Valencia
It takes around 6 hours to get from Granada to Valencia by train. You’ll need to make at least one change along the way, usually in Madrid – this means you can spend some time in the Spanish capital and indulge in some delicious churros before heading to Valencia!
Whether you want to discover the Mediterranean flavors on offer at Valencia’s Mercado Central, or want to spend your time in one of Valencia’s parks or beaches, there’s plenty to see and do in this city.
How to get from Granada city center to the airport
Flying home from Granada and not sure how to get to the airport from the city center? Keep reading for more details.
Located 9 miles west of the city center, Granada airport can easily be reached by bus from Granada city center.
Buses to Granada Airport
As there’s no railway station at Granada Airport, you’ll need to take a bus from the city center. Buses are operated by Autocares José González, which run frequent services from Granada bus station, as well as some of the main stops in the city center, including Acera del Darro, Gran Via de Colon, Jardines del Triunfo and La Caleta.
There are also buses operated by ALSA that go to the airport from the city center – they depart from Palacio de Congresos and stop at the following locations before reaching the airport: Puerta Real (Corte Inglés), Gran Vía (Cathedral), Gran Vía (“El Americano” building), Triunfo (Cóndor Hotel), Plaza San Isidro, Bus Station, Plaza Europa, Bellas Artes and Santa Fe.
The total journey time from the city center to the airport is approximately 45-60 minutes. Buses to Granada Airport run every hour, every day.
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