The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid to Granada Sound
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€35
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€45
Fastest journey on Sep 17
3 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
3 h 53 m
Trains on Sep 17
5
Distance
357 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Granada Sound 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 Sound will cost around €45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €35.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 5 trains from Madrid to Granada Sound, including 5 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 357 km distance in an average of 3 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 5 h 37 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.
6:20 AM3h29Madrid9:49 AMGranada Sound€351One-way0 transfers
2:43 PM5h37Madrid8:20 PMGranada Sound€401One-way0 transfers
5:20 AM3h29Madrid8:49 AMGranada Sound€451One-way0 transfers
6:50 PM3h25Madrid10:15 PMGranada Sound€531One-way0 transfers
5:50 PM3h25Madrid9:15 PMGranada Sound€531One-way0 transfers
6:50 PM3h25Madrid10:15 PMGranada Sound€531One-way0 transfers
5:50 PM3h25Madrid9:15 PMGranada Sound€531One-way0 transfers
6:20 AM3h29Madrid9:49 AMGranada Sound€351One-way0 transfers
5:20 AM3h29Madrid8:49 AMGranada Sound€451One-way0 transfers
2:43 PM5h37Madrid8:20 PMGranada Sound€401One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid to Granada Sound
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Granada Sound among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €28 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, while a flight costs an average of €194.
Distance: 221 miles (357 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€58 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest | €194 Average price | €70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Granada Sound:
A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Granada Sound costing on average €58.
A bus is €166 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Granada Sound costing on average €194.
Other travel options to Granada Sound take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 32m.
Bus takes on average 5h 2m.
The journey is about 34m faster (3h 32m by train vs 4h 6m by car) and roughly €11 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€58 vs €70). 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.
Live departures
Madrid to Granada Sound train times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Granada Sound trains for today, Wednesday, September 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
02136 | On time 1:35 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h23 | 4:58 PM Granada station | 0 transfersDirect | |
02366 | 4:40 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h41 | 8:21 PM Granada station | 0 transfersDirect | |
02196 | 7:50 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h30 | 11:20 PM Granada station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, September 17 | |||||
![]() | 5:20 AM Madrid | 3h29 | 8:49 AM Granada Sound | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:20 AM Madrid | 3h29 | 9:49 AM Granada Sound | 0 transfersDirect | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for AVE, but also compare tickets for the likes of Renfe ALVIA to find the best option for your trip from Madrid to Granada Sound.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Madrid to Granada Sound
Trains from Madrid to Granada Sound run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €25 but you can travel from only €19 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:12, the last at 20:05. The fastest train covers the 221 miles (357 km) distance in 3h 14m.
Distance 221 miles (357 km) |
Average train duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €25 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 6:12 AM |
Last train 8:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: AVE, Renfe ALVIA from Madrid to Granada Sound trainsAVE, Renfe ALVIA trains will get you between Madrid and Granada Sound from €25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Madrid to Granada Sound
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Granada Sound by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Granada Sound, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Madrid to Granada Sound
Most Madrid to Granada Sound trains use the Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Granada station pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Granada Sound train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Madrid station do trains to Granada Sound leave from?
Getting to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes from Madrid city centre
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is 1 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes train station facilities and services
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Passion Food, La Barrila, Enrique Tomás, Pic Nic, Foodissimo!, PureGusto, Burger King
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains. ATMs are in various points at the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are on the ground floor of the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is open daily from 05:30 to 22:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include 60 Balconies Urban Stay, Only YOU Hotel Atocha, SLEEP’N Atocha.
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