- Must visit
Parque de las Ciencias
Large interactive science museum with permanent galleries, a planetarium, observation tower, and butterfly house; one of Granada’s best family-friendly cultural attractions.
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
5 h 27 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
365 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Granada is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Granada will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 5 buses that leave Madrid Barajas Airport for Granada on Wed, Jul 08, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 08 the direct buses cover the 365 km distance in an average of 5 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
On Wed, Jul 08 the slowest buses will take 6 h 15 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 Madrid Barajas Airport to Granada among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $38.
Distance: 226 miles (365 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price | $250 Average price | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid Barajas Airport to Granada:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid Barajas Airport to Granada costing on average $46 (€38).
A bus is $212 (€174) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid Barajas Airport to Granada costing on average $250 (€205).
Other travel options to Granada take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 54m.
Train takes on average 3h 57m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (3h 54m by bus vs 3h 59m by car) and save roughly $56 (€46) compared to fuel and tolls ($38 (€31) vs $94 (€77)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid Barajas Airport to Granada buses for today, Tuesday, July 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Supra Economy | 8:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h15 | 1:30 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h15 | 3:00 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 2:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h15 | 7:30 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 7:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h15 | 1:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Madrid Barajas Airport to Granada run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:45, the last at 18:45. The fastest bus covers the 226 miles (365 km) distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 226 miles (365 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 5h 0m |
First bus 4:45 AM |
Last bus 6:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Granada — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Granada trip today.
Large interactive science museum with permanent galleries, a planetarium, observation tower, and butterfly house; one of Granada’s best family-friendly cultural attractions.
Museum inside the Alhambra complex displaying Nasrid art, ceramics, woodwork, plasterwork, and archaeological finds that help explain the palace city’s history.
Historic house museum with collections on Granada’s local history, art, prints, and decorative interiors in a traditional noble residence.
Historic hillside quarter of narrow lanes, whitewashed houses, and viewpoints facing the Alhambra; the city’s most atmospheric walking district.
The most famous viewpoint in Granada, known for postcard views of the Alhambra with the Sierra Nevada behind it, especially at sunset.
Hillside neighborhood famed for cave houses, flamenco heritage, and panoramic walks; especially popular for sunset photos and local character.
A classic Granada omelette from the Sacromonte area, traditionally made with eggs and cured meats. It is one of the city’s most distinctive local dishes.
Broad beans sautéed with cured ham, a simple Andalusian tapa strongly associated with Granada and its tapas culture.
A hearty mountain dish from the nearby Alpujarra, usually combining potatoes, pork loin, morcilla, jamón and fried egg. It is a regional staple in Granada province.
Well-known restaurant with Alhambra views, offering refined Andalusian cuisine in a classic carmen setting with a romantic atmosphere.
Historic restaurant on Plaza Del Campillo, known for Andalusian cooking, elegant dining rooms and a strong local reputation.
An iconic traditional bar near the center, famous for vermouth, classic tapas and an old-fashioned Granada tavern feel.
Granada is affordable by Spanish city standards. Tapas can lower food costs, while central hotels cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included. Tipping is modest: round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafés, 5-10% at restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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Granada, Estación De Autobuses -> Granada City Center
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid Barajas Airport to Granada 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 Granada, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Madrid Barajas Airport to Granada buses use the Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses to Granada, Estación De Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid Barajas Airport and Granada bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Granada, Estación De Autobuses is 1 km from Granada city centre. Public transport options include:
Granada, Estación De Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas Bar (in the station), Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Granada, Estación De Autobuses.
Available at Granada, Estación De Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Granada, Estación De Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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