Trains from Madrid to Granada
The cheapest trains
from Madrid
to Granada
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Granada will cost around $ 108 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 57.
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Madrid to Granada
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The fastest trains
from Madrid
to Granada
Fastest Journey
3 h 17 m
Average
5 h 36 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
359 km
Of the 17 train that leave Madrid for Granada every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct train cover the 359 km distance in an average of 5 h 36 m but if you time it right, some train will get you there in just 3 h 17 m .
The slowest train will take 8 h 43 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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Journey Summary
Madrid to Granada Train Information
| Avg. Train Duration: | 4 hours 47 minutes | |
| Train Ticket Price: | $47 | |
| Trains depart from: | Madrid | |
| Trains arrive in: | Granada | |
| Distance: | 359 km | |
| Train Companies: | Renfe AVE, Renfe |
Quick Guide: Trains from Madrid to Granada
Trains from Madrid to Granada
Trains in Spain are a convenient way to travel between cities, with Renfe offering domestic and international train routes. Renfe, the Spanish national train company, provides 7 daily Madrid to Granada trains. The schedule begins with an early morning departure from Madrid and ends with a late afternoon service. Trains from Madrid to Granada are indirect, involving Renfe's high-speed AVE trains as far as Antequera Santa Ana and then a change to slower trains or a bus service to complete the journey to Granada. Total journey times are between 4½-6 hours.
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Madrid to Granada Train Cost
Average prices for Renfe trains from Madrid to Granada when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
|---|---|
Same Day |
€85 |
1 Day in Advance |
€85 |
1 Week in Advance |
€76 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€73 |
1 Month in Advance |
€73 |
3 Months in Advance |
€55 |
Madrid to Granada Trains: General Information
Travelers in Spain can offset some of the cost of Madrid to Granada train tickets by planning ahead and booking tickets as far in advance as possible.
All Madrid to Granada trains are run by Renfe.- All Renfe trains are direct, depart from Madrid's Puerta de Atocha station and arrive at Granada's main train station.
- The Madrid to Granada train journey takes as little as 4 hours and 35 minutes to arrive in Granada.
- Most travelers book their Madrid to Granada train tickets approximately 1 day in advance of the travel date.
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Madrid to Granada trains decrease the further they are booked in advance:
- It is 11% cheaper to purchase Madrid to Granada train tickets 1 week ahead of when you intend to travel.
- Madrid to Granada train costs are 14% cheaper when booked 1 month in advance as opposed to purchasing a train ticket the day of.
Taking the Train from Madrid
AVE services from Madrid depart from the modern steel and glass Puerta de Atocha station located on the south-eastern edge of the city center. The station has its own Metro stop, Atocha-Renfe, with connections on line 1. Cercanias local trains connect the station with most areas of Madrid. Bus routes 47, 55, 19, 85, 10, 24, 57, 102 and the city center Circular service stop at the station. There are taxi stands located next to the arrivals terminal and by the station exit on Mendez Alvaro street.
Getting into Granada by Train
Granada is famous for the Alhambra, the magnificent Moorish edifice that is part palace, part fortress, with elegant formal gardens and courtyards. It is also a popular student city, with a vibrant nightlife and restaurant scene. Trains from Madrid to Granada arrive at the main railway station, situated very close to the city center, near Plaza Nueva. There is a bus stop immediately opposite the station on Avenida Constitución, offering 9 bus routes around the city. This is also the stop for the bus link to Granada airport and the 121 night bus, operating a circular route between midnight and around 6:00 a.m. There is a taxi stand close to the main station entrance.
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