- Must visit
Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$53
Average price
$82
Fastest journey
3 h 54 m
Average duration
4 h 7 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
365 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Granada to Madrid Barajas Airport 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 Barajas Airport will cost around $82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.
It's difficult to get from Granada to Madrid Barajas Airport without transferring at least once.
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02375Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Granada to Madrid Barajas Airport 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 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $29.
Distance: 226 miles (365 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$45 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $244 Average price | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Granada to Madrid Barajas Airport:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Granada to Madrid Barajas Airport costing on average $45 (€36).
A bus is $205 (€166) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Granada to Madrid Barajas Airport costing on average $244 (€197).
Other travel options to Madrid Barajas Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 4h 59m.
The journey is about 16m faster (3h 54m by train vs 4h 10m by car) and roughly $42 (€34) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($45 (€36) vs $87 (€71)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with AVE, Renfe ALVIA.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Granada to Madrid Barajas Airport trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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02067 · 02081 | Delayed 6:00 AM Granada station | 5h12 | 9:12 AM 9:12 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
02067+ 06507 | Delayed 6:00 AM Granada station | 7h16 | 11:16 AM 11:16 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
02067+ 06477 | Delayed 6:00 AM Granada station | 4h14 | 8:14 AM 8:14 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
08475+ 06507 | Delayed 6:20 AM Granada station | 6h56 | 11:16 AM 11:16 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
08475+ 02109 | On time 6:20 AM Granada station | 7h36 | 1:56 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
08475+ 02081 | Delayed 6:20 AM Granada station | 4h52 | 9:12 AM 9:12 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
08915+ 02123 | Delayed 7:34 AM Granada station | 6h59 | 12:33 PM 12:33 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
08915+ 02109 | On time 7:34 AM Granada station | 6h22 | 1:56 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
08915+ 02093 | On time 7:34 AM Granada station | 5h02 | 12:36 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
02087+ 06549 | Delayed 9:08 AM 11:08 AMGranada station | 5h24 | 4:32 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
02087+ 06015 | Delayed 9:08 AM 11:08 AMGranada station | 7h56 | 7:04 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
02087+ 06127 | Delayed 9:08 AM 11:08 AMGranada station | 3h54 | 1:02 PM 1:02 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
08525+ 02161 | On time 12:48 PM Granada station | 5h43 | 6:31 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
08525+ 10465 | On time 12:48 PM Granada station | 6h54 | 7:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
08525+ 06015 | On time 12:48 PM Granada station | 6h16 | 7:04 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
08935+ 02193 | 1:50 PM Granada station | 8h08 | 9:58 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
08935+ 02173 | 1:50 PM Granada station | 5h56 | 7:46 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
08935+ 02213 | 1:50 PM Granada station | 9h59 | 11:49 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
02167+ 06015 | 2:55 PM Granada station | 4h09 | 7:04 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
02167+ 09331 | 2:55 PM Granada station | 7h03 | 9:58 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
02167 · 02193 | 2:55 PM Granada station | 7h03 | 9:58 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
03931+ 10465 | 3:40 PM Granada station | 4h02 | 7:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
03931 · 02213 | 3:40 PM Granada station | 8h09 | 11:49 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
03931 · 02197 | 3:40 PM Granada station | 6h13 | 9:53 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
08575+ 09331 | 4:12 PM Granada station | 5h46 | 9:58 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
08575+ 02193 | 4:12 PM Granada station | 5h46 | 9:58 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
08575+ 02197 | 4:12 PM Granada station | 5h41 | 9:53 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
02197+ 02375 | 6:01 PM Granada station | 4h18 | 10:19 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
02197+ 02217 | 6:01 PM Granada station | 5h42 | 11:43 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
02197 · 02213 | 6:01 PM Granada station | 5h48 | 11:49 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
08955+ 02213 | 6:15 PM Granada station | 5h34 | 11:49 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
08505+ 02217 | 6:20 PM Granada station | 5h23 | 11:43 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
08505+ 02213 | 6:20 PM Granada station | 5h29 | 11:49 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Granada to Madrid Barajas Airport run on average 1 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) but you can travel from only $28 (€23) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 09:45, the last at 17:10. The fastest train covers the 226 miles (365 km) distance in 3h 43m.
Distance 226 miles (365 km) |
Average train duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 43m |
First train 9:45 AM |
Last train 5:10 PM |
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Spain’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Madrid’s leading modern art museum, best known for Picasso’s Guernica and strong collections of Dalí and Miró.
Major museum covering European painting from the Renaissance to the 20th century, completing Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for walking, boating, monuments, and people-watching in a classic green setting.
Madrid’s best-known avenue, lined with historic architecture, shops, theaters, and busy city energy day and night.
The symbolic heart of Madrid, home to major landmarks, meeting points, and the famous Kilometer Zero marker.
A classic Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with central Madrid taverns.
Traditional Madrid-style tripe stew cooked slowly with chorizo, morcilla, and paprika, known for its rich, hearty flavor.
Madrid’s iconic chickpea stew with meats, vegetables, and broth, a deeply traditional comfort dish.
Historic traditional restaurant famous for Cocido Madrileño cooked in individual clay pots, with an old Madrid atmosphere.
Celebrated classic Madrid restaurant known for Huevos Rotos and old-school Castilian dining in a refined setting.
Iconic Madrid spot for Churros Con Chocolate, open long hours and popular with both locals and visitors.
Airport prices are higher than central Madrid. Coffee and snacks are moderate; sit-down meals cost more.
Tipping is modest. Service is usually included; round up or leave 5-10% for good table service. No tip is expected for quick coffee or takeaway.
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