Are there accessibility options when taking a bus from Granada to Madrid?

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Granada to Madrid: Alsa Assistance Priority boarding Accessible seating. Alsa Supra Assistance Priority boarding Accessible restrooms. Infobus Assistance Priority seating Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.

What are the best sights in Madrid?

Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Madrid are: 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.

What are the best things to do in Madrid?

The best things to do in Madrid include: 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.

Can I cancel my bus ticket from Granada to Madrid?

Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Granada to Madrid depends on the bus providers: Alsa You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for 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. Infobus You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.

Is luggage included in the bus ticket price from Granada to Madrid?

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Granada to Madrid: Alsa One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg. Alsa Supra 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).

Can I book additional luggage for the bus from Granada to Madrid?

Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Granada to Madrid: Alsa Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee. Alsa Supra Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee. Infobus 10€ per additional bag.

Can I bring my pet on board the bus from Granada to Madrid?

Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Granada to Madrid. The following conditions apply: Alsa Small pets allowed in carriers Larger pets must travel in the hold. Alsa Supra Small pets allowed in carriers Guide dogs travel for free. Infobus Small pets allowed in carriers Larger pets may require a separate ticket.

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Granada to Madrid

Showing times and prices for Apr 18

Cheapest price

$30

Average price

$34

Fastest journey

4 h

Average duration

4 h 8 m

Buses per day

Distance

359 km

Cheap tickets

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 $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.

Fast buses

Of the 22 buses that leave Granada for Madrid every day 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Apr 18 the direct buses cover the 359 km distance in an average of 4 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .

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.

01:30PM4h00

Granada

05:30PMMadrid

$301One-way

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04:00PM4h50

Granada

08:50PMMadrid

$301One-way

0 transfers

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10:30AM5h00

Granada, Estación De Autobuses

03:30PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses

$301One-way

0 transfers

Normal

04:00PM4h50

Granada, Estación De Autobuses

08:50PMMadrid

$301One-way

0 transfers

Normal

03:30PM5h00

Granada, Estación De Autobuses

08:30PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses

$301One-way

0 transfers

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Granada to Madrid bus times

Showing buses for today, Thursday, April 17

Last updated at 7:06 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Normal	11:30 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses	5h00	4:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 transfersDirect
Friday, April 18
Supra Economy	12:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses	4h30	4:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 transfersDirect
Supra Economy	12:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses	5h00	5:00 AM Madrid	0 transfersDirect
Normal	5:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses	5h00	10:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 transfersDirect
Normal	6:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses	5h00	11:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 transfersDirect
Supra Economy	7:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses	4h30	11:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 transfersDirect
Supra Economy	7:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses	4h45	11:45 AM Madrid	0 transfersDirect
Normal	8:30 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses	5h00	1:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 transfersDirect
Normal	11:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses	5h00	4:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 transfersDirect
Normal	12:00 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses	5h00	5:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 transfersDirect
Supra Economy	1:00 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses	4h30	5:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 transfersDirect
Normal	1:30 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses	5h00	6:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 transfersDirect
Normal	2:00 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses	4h50	6:50 PM Madrid	0 transfersDirect
Normal	2:00 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses	4h30	6:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 transfersDirect
Normal	2:30 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses	5h00	7:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 transfersDirect
Normal	3:30 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses	5h00	8:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 transfersDirect
Normal	4:00 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses	5h00	9:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 transfersDirect
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Overview: Bus from Granada to Madrid

Spain

Buses from Granada to Madrid run on average 19 times per day, taking around 5h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by flight.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $25 (€20)

Distance

223 miles (359 km)

Average bus duration

5h 12m

Cheapest ticket price

$27 (€22)

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

4h 30m

First bus

00:30

Last bus

23:30

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $25 (€20)

Bus providers: Alsa and Alsa Supra from Granada to Madrid

For as little as $27 (€22) you can travel by bus between Granada and Madrid with Alsa and Alsa Supra. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.

Alsa is the main bus company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on bus journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal buses with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe buses like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

Granada to Madrid bus information with Alsa:

Average Duration: 4 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: $27
Alsa frequency: 14 a day

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

FAQs: Take the bus from Granada to Madrid with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Granada to Madrid.

Cheap bus tickets from Granada to Madrid can start from as little as $27 (€22) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Granada to Madrid is $28 (€23); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The bus time between Granada and Madrid is on average 4 h 30 min for the 223 mile (359 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Granada and Madrid by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Granada to Madrid leaves at 12: 30AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Granada to Madrid leaves at 11: 30PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Granada to Madrid without having to change trains with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar or FlixBus. There are 19 direct buses from Granada to Madrid each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Granada to Madrid bus with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Samar or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus companies for the journey between Granada and Madrid as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Granada, Estación De Autobuses, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, located 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Madrid from Granada is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 30 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a bus from Granada to Madrid is December.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Granada to Madrid including taking a train, bus or flight.

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Granada to Madrid:

Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
Alsa Supra
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.

Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Granada to Madrid for bus providers Alsa, Alsa Supra, Infobus and FlixBus.

Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Madrid are:

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.

The best things to do in Madrid include:

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.

Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus companies Alsa, Alsa Supra, Infobus and FlixBus.

Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Granada to Madrid depends on the bus providers:

Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for 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.
Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Granada to Madrid, follow these tips:

Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Granada to Madrid.

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Granada to Madrid:

Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Alsa Supra
- 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).

Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Granada to Madrid:

Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Alsa Supra
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.

Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Granada to Madrid. The following conditions apply:

Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must travel in the hold.
Alsa Supra
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Guide dogs travel for free.
Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.

You can reserve your seat on the bus from Granada to Madrid with the following bus companies: Alsa, Alsa Supra, Infobus and FlixBus

Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Granada to Madrid with the following bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra, Infobus and FlixBus.

Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Granada to Madrid with the following bus companies: Alsa, Alsa Supra, Infobus and FlixBus.

Popular bus stations from Granada to Madrid

Granada

Madrid

The major bus station for departures in Granada is Granada, Estación De Autobuses. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Granada, Estación De Autobuses for your trip from Granada to Madrid.

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