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The fare from GRX to Bubión starts from €129 per vehicle, depending on the vehicle and booking conditions.
GRANADA AIRPORT · GRX → BUBIÓN
Granada Airport to Bubión: private transfer into the heart of the Poqueira Gorge from €129
Travel by private transfer from Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport to Bubión. The road journey is around 78 km and normally takes approximately 1 hour 12 minutes, depending on traffic and mountain road conditions.
From €129 Per vehicle
≈78 km GRX → Bubión
≈1 h 12 min Approx. driving time
≈1,300 m Bubión altitude
GRX → BUBIÓN
PRICE
DISTANCE
JOURNEY TIME
Granada Airport to Bubión: price, distance and journey time
A private transfer from Granada Airport to Bubión is available from €129 per vehicle. The road distance is around 78.4 km, with direct driving time normally taking approximately 1 hour 12 minutes.
Approximately 78 km
The route from Granada Airport leads into the Poqueira Gorge in the Alpujarra.
About 1 h 12 min
The final part of the journey follows mountain roads towards Bubión.
THE MIDDLE VILLAGE OF THE POQUEIRA GORGE
Bubión sits between Pampaneira and Capileira
Bubión occupies the middle position in the Poqueira Gorge, between Pampaneira and Capileira. The village is located at approximately 1,300 metres above sea level, around 240 metres higher than Pampaneira.
Make sure your booking names the right village
Bubión, Pampaneira and Capileira are separate destinations. If your accommodation is in Bubión, the vehicle continues beyond Pampaneira; Capileira is a further section of the ascent.
MOUNTAIN ROAD ROUTE
LECRÍN VALLEY
ÓRGIVA
A-4132
The drive continues beyond Pampaneira before reaching Bubión
From Granada, the route towards the Alpujarra follows the A-44 and A-348. The journey then continues along the A-4132 towards the Poqueira Gorge. Pampaneira is reached first before the road climbs further to Bubión.
Leaving Granada
The route gradually moves away from the urban surroundings of Granada.
Before the climb
Órgiva lies in the valley before the road starts climbing towards Poqueira.
Pampaneira → Bubión
The final section gains altitude along the slopes of the Sierra Nevada.
ARRIVING IN BUBIÓN
HISTORIC CENTRE
RURAL ACCOMMODATION
HILLSIDE
WALKING ROUTES
Tell us where you are staying in Bubión
Bubión retains the characteristic architecture of the Poqueira Gorge, with whitewashed houses adapted to the steep terrain, flat-roofed houses, tinaos and narrow streets. The exact point where the transfer can finish depends on the location of your accommodation.
Bubión village centre
Rural houses, small accommodation providers and properties within the traditional village.
Provide accommodation details
Accommodation within the village
Provide the property name, street and any available location reference.
Exact address recommended
Properties outside the village centre
Some rural accommodation is located away from the main streets.
Precise location required
Poqueira Gorge
Bubión is linked by walking routes with Pampaneira and Capileira.
Book to your accommodation
1,300 METRES ABOVE SEA LEVEL
PAMPANEIRA
BUBIÓN
CAPILEIRA
Bubión is higher than Pampaneira and below Capileira
Official tourism information places Bubión at around 1,300 metres above sea level. Its intermediate position is one of the clearest geographical features of the village within the Poqueira Gorge.
1,058 m
The first of the three villages when climbing through the gorge.
≈1,300 m
The middle village between Pampaneira and Capileira.
≈1,430 m
The highest of the three villages.
PAMPANEIRA → BUBIÓN → CAPILEIRA
LOWER DOWN
MIDDLE VILLAGE
HIGHER UP
One mountain road connects three villages, but your transfer must end at the right one
Pampaneira, Bubión and Capileira share the landscape, traditional architecture and Poqueira Gorge, but each is a separate destination.
Pampaneira
The first village when travelling up from Órgiva.
Bubión
Your current destination, at approximately 1,300 m above sea level.
From €129
Capileira
The highest village in the Poqueira Gorge.
LANDSCAPE & ARCHITECTURE
TINAOS
TERRAOS
TERRACED FIELDS
Bubión is part of one of the Alpujarra's most distinctive rural landscapes
Pampaneira, Bubión and Capileira were recognised as a historic ensemble for their landscape and distinctive rural architecture, developed over centuries to adapt to the steep slopes of the Poqueira Gorge.
Covered passages
One of the characteristic features of traditional Alpujarran architecture.
Traditional flat roofs
They form part of the stepped houses built into the hillside.
Agricultural landscape
Historic agricultural terraces remain part of the landscape of the gorge.
HIKING
LUGGAGE
DESTINATION
Bubión lies on the walking route linking the three Poqueira villages
The Junta de Andalucía maintains a walking route connecting Pampaneira, Bubión and Capileira. The circular itinerary is around 8.9 km and crosses a landscape of slopes, agricultural terraces and traditional paths.
Tell us about hiking equipment
If you are travelling for walking or hiking, mention bulky backpacks or additional equipment.
Book to where you are staying
A walking route is not a substitute for the hotel or rural property as the transfer's final destination.
MOUNTAIN TRAVEL & LUGGAGE
The right vehicle depends on your passengers and luggage
Tell us how many passengers are travelling, how much luggage you have and whether you are carrying backpacks or additional equipment. Different vehicle categories can be considered according to the actual requirements of the booking.
DIRECT GRX → BUBIÓN
There is no direct bus from Granada Airport to Bubión
There is currently no direct bus service between Granada Airport and Bubión. The public transport connection requires travelling via Granada Bus Station and takes approximately 3 hours 20 minutes. Direct driving is around 78.4 km and 1 hour 12 minutes.
A practical difference when travelling with luggage
A private transfer starts at GRX and continues directly to Bubión, avoiding a vehicle change in Granada.
GRX AIRPORT PICK-UP
FLIGHT
LUGGAGE
BUBIÓN
We need your flight, luggage and accommodation details before the journey to Bubión
Flight number and expected time
Provide the relevant details for your arrival at Granada Airport.
Suitcases and backpacks
Tell us the actual amount of luggage so the required capacity can be assessed correctly.
Hotel or rural accommodation
Provide the accommodation name, street or available location details.
Airport waiting time: 45–60 minutes
The planned airport pick-up operation includes a waiting window of 45–60 minutes.
GRANADA ALPUJARRA
LOWER DOWN
HIGHER UP
VALLEY
HIGH ALPUJARRA
Choose the village where your transfer actually ends
Pampaneira
The first Poqueira village when travelling up from Órgiva.
Capileira
The upper village of the gorge, at around 1,430 metres.
Órgiva
The regional centre in the valley before the climb into Poqueira.
Trevélez
A mountain destination further east in the comarca.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Planning a transfer from Granada Airport to Bubión?
How much is a private transfer from Granada Airport to Bubión?
A private transfer from Granada Airport to Bubión is available from €129 per vehicle.
How far is Bubión from Granada Airport?
The road distance is approximately 78.4 km.
How long does a private transfer from Granada Airport to Bubión take?
Direct driving normally takes approximately 1 hour 12 minutes, depending on traffic and mountain road conditions.
How high is Bubión?
Bubión is located at approximately 1,300 metres above sea level.
Is Bubión before or after Pampaneira?
Bubión is after Pampaneira when travelling uphill from Órgiva. Pampaneira is reached first, followed by Bubión.
Are Bubión and Capileira the same destination?
No. Bubión occupies the middle section of the Poqueira Gorge, while Capileira is further uphill, at approximately 1,430 metres above sea level.
Can I book a transfer to a rural house in Bubión?
Yes. Provide the accommodation name, address and any available location references.
Is there a direct bus from Granada Airport to Bubión?
No. The public transport connection requires travelling via Granada and takes approximately 3 hours 20 minutes.
Are vehicles available for families and groups?
Yes. Depending on the number of passengers and luggage, cars, minivans, minibuses or buses may be used.
Can I request a child seat?
Yes. Child seats are available on request and must be requested before the service.
Bubión is between Pampaneira and Capileira — book the destination where you are actually staying
Provide your hotel or rural accommodation, passenger details and luggage information. If you are staying in Pampaneira or Capileira, use the corresponding transfer route.