Granada to Paris overland: route, cost and stops
Granada to Paris, overland all the way, across 2 countries, with every leg costed. This is the planner's own output for the corridor — 6 stops, 8 legs, 39h on the move.
Modelled estimates, not live fares. Last rebuilt 2026-09-23.
This is one version of the corridor. Change the budget, the pace, the dates or the bed type and the route rebuilds around them.
Open this route in the plannerThe route, leg by leg
Each row is the mode the planner picked as the best balance of time and money. Alternatives on every leg — including night trains and coaches — are in the planner itself.
| Leg | Mode | Time | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada → Seville | Coach | 4h | €5–€10 |
| Seville → Córdoba | Coach | 2.5h | €5–€5 |
| Córdoba → Madrid | Coach | 5.4h | €5–€15 |
| Madrid → Barcelona | Night train | 8.5h | €55–€135 |
| Barcelona → Carcassonne | Coach | 3.9h | €5–€10 |
| Carcassonne → Toulouse | Coach | 2h | €5–€5 |
| Toulouse → Bordeaux | Coach | 4h | €5–€15 |
| Bordeaux → Paris | Coach | 8.7h | €15–€30 |
What it costs
| Component | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport | €100 | €151 | €225 |
| Beds | €243 | €286 | €366 |
| Daily spending | €638 | €798 | €1,077 |
| Total per person | €1,056 | €1,318 | €1,763 |
Dorm beds, two people sharing where a room is cheaper than two dorm bunks. Daily spending is food and local transport, modelled per city rather than averaged across the trip.
Where you stop
Granada, Spain
Worth the time: Alhambra (book weeks ahead), Albaicín
Eating: Free tapa with every drink — dinner is solved
Beds near the centre:
Hostal Sonia · hostelHostal Arteaga · hostelCasa Po · guest house
Markets and cheap eats:
Zumerío · marketMare Nostrum · chineseMi México · mexican
Seville, Spain
Worth the time: Alcázar, Cathedral, Triana
Eating: Tapas €3 a plate at the bar
Beds near the centre:
Hostal Puerta Carmona · hostelHostal Florida · hostelHostal Sevilla Santa Justa · guest house
Markets and cheap eats:
Mercado de la Encarnacion · marketMercao Social La Rendija · marketMercado El Jueves · market
Córdoba, Spain
Worth the time: Mezquita, flower patios, Jewish quarter
Eating: Salmorejo and tapas €9
Beds near the centre:
Alma Andalusí Hospedería · hostelHostal Osio · hostelRincón de la Fuenseca · guest house
Markets and cheap eats:
Zimal alimentación · marketZoco Municipal · marketMercado municipal · market
Barcelona, Spain
Worth the time: Sagrada Família, Gothic Quarter, Montjuïc
Eating: Menú del día €13 including wine
Beds near the centre:
sant jordi alberg hostel · hostelHostal Oliva · hostelHostal Amra · guest house
Markets and cheap eats:
Col.lectiu d'Artesans de l'Alimentació de la Plaça del P · marketEspai Grill · marketSnack Bar Nevada · market
Carcassonne, France
Worth the time: Walled citadel, Canal du Midi
Eating: Cassoulet €14
Beds near the centre:
Auberge de Jeunesse Coeur de Cité · hostelNotre-Dame de L'Abbaye · hostelLa Cour Carrée · guest house
Markets and cheap eats:
Le-Bis-Troquet · frenchLa Cantine du Saint-Roch · frenchAu lard et au cochon · french
Paris, France
Worth the time: Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, Montmartre, Marais
Eating: Formule midi €16 vs €38 dinner
Beds near the centre:
Handsome Hotel · hostelMIJE Fourcy · hostelShort Stay Apartment Pompidou · guest house
Markets and cheap eats:
Marché Saint-Eustache-Les Halles · marketMarché Baudoyer · marketConte culinaire · market
Worth a detour
Places just off the corridor, priced against the route you already have — the extra time and the extra money each one actually adds.
| Place | Fits | Extra time | Extra cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girona, Spain | after Barcelona | +59m | +€74 |
| Málaga, Spain | after Granada | +1.2h | +€73 |
| Lyon, France | after Carcassonne | +48m | +€85 |
| Tours, France | after Carcassonne | +5m | +€71 |
Common questions
How long does the Granada to Paris trip take?
Moving time is about 39h spread over 8 legs. Allowing 2 nights in each of the 6 stops, the whole corridor works as a 14-day trip. You can compress it by skipping stops, but the travelling time itself does not shrink much.
How much does it cost?
About €1,318 per person for 14 days in dorms, sharing with one other. That splits into roughly €151 of transport, €286 of beds and €798 of daily spending. The realistic range is €1,056 to €1,763 depending on how early you book and how much you eat out.
Can you do it without flying?
Yes. An all-surface version runs about 39h of travel and €1,318 in total — €-0 less than the version above. Switch on avoid flying in the planner to see it.
Which countries does it cross?
Spain, France — 2 in total. Check visa requirements for your own passport before you commit to the route; this planner does not model them.
What transport does it use?
Coach, Night train. Every leg is costed with a walk-up fare and an advance fare, so the range on each row is the booking-window spread, not uncertainty about the route.
Adjust it for your own dates, budget and party size.
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