The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Granada
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 26 m
Buses per day
19
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 $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 19 buses that leave Madrid for Granada on Mon, Nov 24, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Nov 24 the direct buses cover the 359 km distance in an average of 4 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
On Mon, Nov 24 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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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Granada 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 1h 32m. 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 €43.
Distance: 223 miles (359 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€26 Average price Cheapest | €69 Average price | €223 Average price |
5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Madrid to Granada Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
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, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
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 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Live departures
Madrid to Granada bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Granada buses for tomorrow, Monday, November 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 6:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h00 | 11:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:15 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 5h45 | 12:00 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 | |
Supra Economy | 7:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h15 | 12:30 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 8:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h30 | 12:30 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h00 | 2:30 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h15 | 6:15 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 1:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h15 | 6:30 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 2:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h30 | 6:30 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h30 | 8:00 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h00 | 9:30 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 | |
Supra Economy | 6:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h15 | 12:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 7:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h30 | 12:00 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Granada
Buses from Madrid to Granada run on average 19 times per day, taking around 4h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 19 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 30m.
Distance 223 miles (359 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 4h 30m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Samar, FlixBus from Madrid to GranadaYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Granada with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Samar, FlixBus for as low as $28 (€23). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Madrid to 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.
FAQs: Bus from Madrid to 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.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, which is located around 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Granada, Estación De Autobuses, located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa Supra
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Alhambra, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring stunning Moorish architecture and expansive gardens
- Generalife, the summer palace and gardens of the Nasrid rulers offering panoramic views of the city
- Granada Cathedral, a grand Renaissance cathedral known for its impressive facade and ornate interior
- Albaicín, a historic neighborhood with narrow winding streets and traditional Andalusian houses
- Sacromonte, a hillside area famous for its cave dwellings and vibrant flamenco performances.
- Explore the vibrant tapas scene in Granada, where you can enjoy complimentary tapas with your drinks
- Visit the Science Park, an interactive museum perfect for families and science enthusiasts
- Relax in the Arab Baths, a traditional hammam offering a serene escape
- Take a guided walking tour to learn about Granada's rich history and culture
- Enjoy a flamenco show in one of the traditional venues in Sacromonte.
- 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.
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- 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).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- 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.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Madrid to Granada
- 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
- 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
- 06:00-23:59
- 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
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