The cheapest and fastest buses from Granada to Madrid
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
4 h 10 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
359 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Granada to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Granada to Madrid will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 11 buses that leave Granada for Madrid on Sat, Feb 21, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Feb 21 the direct buses cover the 359 km distance in an average of 4 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .
On Sat, Feb 21 the slowest buses will take 4 h 30 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.



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Compare train, bus, and flight for Granada to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Granada to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a flight costs an average of €22.
Distance: 223 miles (359 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€24 Average price Cheapest | €54 Average price | €163 Average price |
4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Granada to Madrid Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
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Granada to Madrid bus times
The table below shows live departures for Granada to Madrid buses for tomorrow, Saturday, February 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 12:00 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 5h00 | 5:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:00 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 5h00 | 6:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:00 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 4h30 | 7:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:00 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 4h50 | 7:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:30 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 5h15 | 10:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:30 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 5h30 | 11:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Granada to Madrid
Buses from Granada to Madrid run on average 18 times per day, taking around 4h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) but you can travel from only $28 (€22) by flight.
There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 223 miles (359 km) distance in 4h 50m.
Distance 223 miles (359 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 4h 50m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Samar, FlixBus from Granada to MadridYou can travel by bus between Granada to Madrid with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Samar, FlixBus for as low as $28 (€22). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Granada to Madrid
Services from Granada to Madrid leave from Granada's main bus station at an average rate of 12 per day. All connections are direct, with no changes involved. Journey times remain fairly consistent throughout the day with the shortest coming in at roughly 4 hours and 30 minutes and the longest rarely being more than 5 hours.
Which bus companies travel from Granada to Madrid?
The main operator for buses between Granada and Madrid is Alsa. Travelers can choose between either a normal Alsa bus or Alsa premium buses. These buses offer a number of additional services including food menus, free WiFi, touch navigation screen, and space for pets. Alsa and Alsa Premium routes alternate regularly throughout the day.
How long is the bus from Granada to Madrid?
Most if not all bus services between Granada and Madrid take between 4 and 5 hours to arrive. All journeys are direct connections with no changeovers or stops involved. The fastest connections arrive in approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes.
How many buses are there from Granada to Madrid?
Poeple looking to make the trip from Granada to Madrid by bus can choose from an average of 85 connections departing every week. Roughly 12 buses are available for booking each day with these leaving at intervals of 1 to 2 hours. The earliest will depart at around 7:00 a.m. and the latest leaves at approximately 8:30 p.m.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Granada to Madrid?
Departure bus station: All buses depart from Granada's main bus station. It is a 15-minute drive from the city center, and passengers can reach it via one of two dedicated bus services. These are the SN1 and SN2. At the station itself, amenities include information screens displaying arrivals and departures, a restaurant and coffee shop, cash machines, lockers, and even a bookshop.
Arrival bus station: There are three arrival points for bus connections from Granada to Madrid: Madrid Estacion Sur, Madrid Aeropuerto T4, and Madrid Avenida América. Estacion Sur is the main bus station for Granada and is located in the south of the city. You can journey from there to the city center using local buses and via the metro line. Facilities include a left luggage facility, lockers, bars and cafes.
FAQs: Bus from Granada to Madrid
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Granada to Madrid by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Alsa Supra
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- Prado Museum, a renowned art museum housing European masterpieces from the 12th to the early 20th century
- Royal Palace of Madrid, the official residence of the Spanish royal family with opulent architecture and historical artifacts
- Retiro Park, a large and popular park in the city center featuring sculptures, a lake, and the Crystal Palace
- Plaza Mayor, a grand square surrounded by historic buildings and a hub for cultural events and markets
- Gran Vía, a bustling street known for its shopping, theaters, and vibrant nightlife.
- Puerta del Sol, a bustling public square known for its iconic clock and vibrant atmosphere
- Mercado de San Miguel, a historic market offering a variety of gourmet foods and traditional Spanish delicacies
- Explore the vibrant nightlife in the Malasaña district, known for its eclectic bars and live music venues
- Attend a flamenco show to experience traditional Spanish dance and music
- Visit the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, home to Real Madrid, for a tour or to catch a football match.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Within 48 hours, a fee applies.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Alsa Supra
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Alsa Supra
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- Alsa Supra
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Granada to Madrid
- 06:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas Bar (in the station)
- Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 3, 10, 33
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
- 06:00-23:00
- Rodilla, Mahoudrid
- Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets
- Located inside the terminal, well-signposted, accessible, and generally clean
- No public showers in the bus station area; showers available in airport lounges (approx. €15-€30 for lounge access)
- Metro Line 8, Aeropuerto T4, 12 km
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km)
- La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 200, 114, 115, 122 Metro: 4, 6, 7, 9
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