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Museo de la Alhambra
Museum inside the Alhambra complex displaying Nasrid-period art, ceramics, woodwork, and Islamic decorative pieces. A strong complement to visiting the palaces and one of the city's most important art
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Carchelejo to Granada is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carchelejo to Granada will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 2 buses that leave Carchelejo for Granada on Sat, Jun 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 06 the direct buses cover the 50 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Sat, Jun 06 the slowest buses will take 2 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Carchelejo to Granada among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $13 (€11) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3 (€3). The journey takes 2h 30m versus 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Alsa.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
The table below shows live departures for Carchelejo to Granada buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:00 AM Carchelejo | 2h25 | 7:25 AM Granada | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Carchelejo | 2h25 | 8:25 AM Granada | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Carchelejo to Granada run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 14:45, the last at 17:45. The fastest bus covers the 31 miles (50 km) distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 31 miles (50 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 2:45 PM |
Last bus 5:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Museum inside the Alhambra complex displaying Nasrid-period art, ceramics, woodwork, and Islamic decorative pieces. A strong complement to visiting the palaces and one of the city's most important art
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Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Small change is fine in cafés; round up for taxis. Not obligatory.
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