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Museo del Grabado Español Contemporáneo
Leading museum of contemporary Spanish printmaking in a restored historic hospital, with works by major 20th-century artists and rotating exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 51 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Granada to Marbella is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Granada to Marbella will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 4 buses that leave Granada for Marbella on Wed, Jun 17, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct buses cover the 136 km distance in an average of 2 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest buses will take 3 h 40 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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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Granada to Marbella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a bus costs an average of $26.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $28 (€23) compared to roughly $37 (€30) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9 (€7). The journey takes 2h 17m versus 1h 57m 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, BlaBlaCar, Avanza.
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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:44AM | Duration 2h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
The table below shows live departures for Granada to Marbella buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 9:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 2h44 | 11:44 AM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:00 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 2h25 | 2:25 PM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:15 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 3h40 | 8:55 PM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:10 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 2h35 | 11:45 PM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Granada to Marbella run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 18:20. The fastest bus covers the 84 miles (136 km) distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 84 miles (136 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 6:00 AM |
Last bus 6:20 PM |
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Leading museum of contemporary Spanish printmaking in a restored historic hospital, with works by major 20th-century artists and rotating exhibitions.
Private contemporary art museum known for Latin American and European works, including sculptures and paintings in a quiet garden setting.
Small local gallery in the old town showing contemporary art and occasional cultural exhibitions, popular with local art lovers.
The old town is the essential area to explore for whitewashed streets, flower-filled corners, boutiques and classic Andalusian atmosphere.
Marbella’s iconic old-town square, lined with historic buildings and orange trees, and one of the city’s most photogenic spots.
Elegant pedestrian avenue between the old town and seafront, famous for its open-air Dalí sculptures and palm-lined setting.
Sardines skewered and grilled over an open fire on the beach, one of the most iconic dishes of the Costa del Sol and especially popular around Marbella.
A chilled almond and garlic soup from Andalusia, often served with grapes or melon. It is a classic refreshing dish for Marbella’s warm climate.
Cold tomato-based soup with olive oil, cucumber, pepper, and garlic. A staple summer dish across Andalusia and widely enjoyed in Marbella.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant in Marbella Old Town known for contemporary Andalusian tasting menus and an intimate, elegant setting.
Established Old Town restaurant serving classic Andalusian and Spanish dishes in a charming courtyard atmosphere popular for a relaxed traditional meal.
Lively, upscale venue by Dani García offering creative Andalusian and international plates in a stylish setting near the Golden Mile.
Marbella is pricier than many Spanish cities, especially in summer and beach areas. Dining and hotels can be costly, though tapas bars and local cafes offer better value.
Service is often included or modest. Round up in cafes, leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service, and round up or add a little for taxis and hotel staff.
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