There are 9 ways to get from Athens to Alhambra by plane, train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly to Granada-Jaén • 10h 46m
Cheapest option
Fly to Malaga, train • 10h 4m
7 alternative options
Fly to Madrid, train • 12h 13m
Bus, train via Savona • 41h 52m
Train, bus • 2 days 2h
Bus • 2 days 15h
Bus, train • 3 days 0h
Bus via Bucharest • 3 days 10h
Drive • 37h 16m
Athens (ATH) to Granada-Jaén (GRX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Alhambra is to fly and train which costs €110 - €320 and takes 10h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Alhambra is to fly and train which takes 10h 4m and costs €110 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Alhambra. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Granada via Sofia, Lorca and Granada - Estación de Autobuses 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.
The distance between Athens and Alhambra is 2489 km. The road distance is 3912.1 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Alhambra without a car is to bus and train via Savona which takes 41h 52m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 46m to get from Athens to Alhambra, including transfers.
Athens to Alhambra bus services, operated by Tourist Service Holding AD, depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens to Alhambra is to fly which takes 10h 46m and costs €120 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €190 - €250 and takes 2 days 15h.
Athens to Alhambra bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Granada station.
Alhambra is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 11:52 PM in Athens and 10:52 PM in Alhambra.
- Distance: 2488.6 km
- Duration: 10h 46m
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Alhambra, Andalusia, Spain?
Iberia, Vueling Airlines and two other airlines fly from Athens to Alhambra 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Alhambra via Sofia, Lorca, Estación de Autobuses de Granada, Granada - Estación de Autobuses 1, and Granada in around 2 days 15h.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Athens to Granada-Jaén via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €210 - €650
Flights from Athens to Granada-Jaén via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €480
Flights from Athens to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €750
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Athens to Granada-Jaén via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180 - €600
Flights from Athens to Granada-Jaén via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €480
Flights from Athens to Granada-Jaén via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €550
Flights from Athens to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €750
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Athens to Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €460
Flights from Athens to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €650
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Athens to Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €550
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Athens to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €650
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15 - €21
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Marseille St Charles to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65 - €90
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Avignon Tgv to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €80
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Almeria to Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16 - €22
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Estación de tren de Atocha to Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €70
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Básico
- €45 - €70
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65 - €95
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Básico
- €65 - €95
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- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- hellenictrain.gr
Train from Athens to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9 - €28
- Website
- https://www.hellenictrain.gr/en
- Book at
- https://tickets.hellenictrain.gr/dromologia/?lang=gr
- Airport
- €9
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Lausanne to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €70 - €130
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €70 - €100
- 1st Class
- €95 - €130
- Phone
- +355 67 604 2191
Bus from Athens to Elbasan
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- autobus.al
- Phone
- +393293958604
- info@pistoiaviaggi.com
- Website
- pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Elbasan to Savona FS
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- pistoia-viaggi.it
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Savona to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28 - €40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +383 38 610 015
- sharrtravel@hotmail.com
- Website
- sharrtravel.com
Bus from Thessaloníki to Pristina
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20
- Website
- https://www.sharrtravel.com/en/
- Phone
- +38349112555
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Thessaloníki to Pristina
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €10
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +383 49 871 234
- ardititours@hotmail.com
- Website
- sr-rs.facebook.com
Bus from Pristina to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €70 - €110
- Schedules at
- sr-rs.facebook.com
- Phone
- 02 981 13 33
- outgoing@tourist-service.com
- Website
- tourist-service.com
Bus from Athens to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €67
- Website
- https://en.tourist-service.com/
Bus from Athens to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €67
- Website
- https://en.tourist-service.com/
Bus from Athens to Ruse
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €68
- Website
- https://en.tourist-service.com/
- Phone
- 02 981 1040
- travel@yubim.eu
- Website
- yubim.eu
Bus from Sofia to Lorca
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €110 - €150
- Schedules at
- yubim.eu
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Lorca to Estación de Autobuses de Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16 - €24
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
- Phone
- +3592917400
- info@darytravel.com
- Website
- dary.bg
Bus from Plovdiv to Almeria
- Ave. Duration
- 2 days 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €125
- Schedules at
- dary.bg
- Phone
- +359 878 155 116
- omega_group@abv.bg
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Ruse to Buchurest
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Phone
- +4-0263-21.55.00
- Website
- tabitatour.ro
Bus from Bucureşti to Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 2 days 13h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €70 - €150
- Schedules at
- tabitatour.autogari.ro
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Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Alhambra is 3912 km. It takes approximately 37h 16m to drive from Athens to Alhambra.
There are 2941+ hotels available in Alhambra. Prices start at €50 per night.