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Parque de las Ciencias
Science museum known for hands-on exhibits, biodome, planetarium, and family-friendly displays on technology and the natural world.
Cheapest price on Oct 07
$28
Average ticket price on Oct 07
$34
Fastest journey on Oct 07
4 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Oct 07
4 h 30 m
Buses on Oct 07
17
Distance
359 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid 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 to Granada will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
On Wed, Oct 07, we found 17 buses from Madrid to Granada, including 17 direct services.
On Wed, Oct 07 the direct buses cover the 359 km distance in an average of 4 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
On Wed, Oct 07 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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Supra EconomyBuses from Madrid to Granada run on average 18 times per day, taking around 5h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by train.
There are 17 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 0m.
Distance 223 miles (359 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Best time to book 84 days |
| 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, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Granada buses for today, Tuesday, October 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 6:45 AM Madrid | 6h15 | 1:00 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h00 | 12:00 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:15 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 5h45 | 1:00 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h00 | 1:00 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 8:15 AM Madrid | 5h15 | 1:30 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 9:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h30 | 1:30 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h15 | 7:15 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 2:15 PM Madrid | 5h15 | 7:30 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 3:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h30 | 7:30 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h30 | 9:00 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h00 | 10:30 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h00 | 11:30 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 7:45 PM Madrid | 5h15 | 1:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 8:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h30 | 1:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, October 7 | |||||
Normal | 1:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h00 | 6:30 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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.
Science museum known for hands-on exhibits, biodome, planetarium, and family-friendly displays on technology and the natural world.
Leading fine arts museum in the Palace of Charles V, with important Andalusian painting and sculpture from the Gothic to modern periods.
Archaeology museum in a Renaissance house, displaying Iberian, Roman, and Islamic finds that explain Granada’s long urban history.
Famous mirador facing the Alhambra, especially popular at sunset for one of Spain’s most celebrated urban panoramas.
Traditional hillside district known for cave homes, flamenco heritage, abbey views, and atmospheric walks above the Darro valley.
Atmospheric street along the Darro River, framed by bridges, historic buildings, and classic views up to the Alhambra.
A chilled soup of tomato, bread, olive oil and garlic, topped with jamón and egg. It is one of Granada's most emblematic warm-weather dishes.
Thin slices of cured ham from nearby Trevélez, prized for mountain air curing and deep savory flavor. A classic tapa across Granada.
Broad beans sautéed with cured ham, a simple classic from Granada province served as a tapa or starter in spring.
Refined Andalusian tasting menus in an elegant historic setting near the center. Best known for creative high-end cuisine and polished service.
Traditional granadino restaurant famous for broad beans with ham and classic local dishes. Formal yet approachable, with a long-standing reputation.
Historic central bar-restaurant known for Granada tapas culture, cured ham and Andalusian classics. Lively, old-school and very popular.
Budget-friendly for Spain. Tapas and local bars are good value, many central stays are moderate, and city buses are low cost versus Madrid or Barcelona.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service; small change for cafes; taxi tips are optional, usually rounding up.
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Granada Estación De Autobuses -> Plaza Isabel La Católica, Granada
Buses in Spain are an affordable way to travel between cities, with a number of companies offering domestic and international routes. Visitors will find a reliable schedule of buses from Madrid to Granada with direct services operated by ALSA departing Madrid throughout most of the day.
Madrid to Granada buses take approximately 5 hours to arrive in Granada.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid 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 to Granada buses use the Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses to Granada, Estación De Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Granada bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Estación Sur 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), Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km), La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
Available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Rodilla, Mahoudrid
ATMs are aTMs located throughout T4, major cards accepted .
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
Available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets.
Madrid, Avenida de América is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Avenida de América 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), Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km), La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the second floor.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Avenida de América.
Available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Elevators, ramps.
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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