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Compare train, bus, and flight for Granada to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Granada to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. 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 $29, and a flight costs an average of $28.
Distance: 223 miles (359 km)
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$31 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price | $198 Average price |
4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Granada to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Granada to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from Granada to Madrid
The 420 kilometer journey from Granada to Madrid can be covered via plane, bus or train for travelers in Spain. The fastest way is by airplane, with a direct flight taking roughly 1 hour. There are no direct train lines between these two cities so each rail journey involves at least one change. The shortest will take just over 4 hours to reach Madrid. A bus journey is the next fastest option, taking a total of 4½ hours.
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Granada to Madrid Travel Comparison
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€19 |
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€80 |
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What is the best way to travel from Granada to Madrid?
Cheapest way to travel from Granada to Madrid
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Granada to Madrid. Buses traveling from Granada to Madrid depart from Granada's bus station and take at least 4½ hours to arrive at Madrid's Estacion Sur bus station. Over 20 buses travel from Granada to Madrid every day, with the first bus departing Granada at 1:30 a.m. All buses traveling from Granada to Madrid are operated by Alsa.
Fastest way to travel from Granada to Madrid
Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Granada to Madrid. Flights traveling from Granada to Madrid depart from Granada airport and arrive at Madrid–Barajas airport after an hour of flight time. Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Madraid to Granada even when travel time to and from Madrid and Granada's airports is taken into consideration. There are usually 4 or 5 direct flights travel from Granada to Madrid per day with the first departing Granada airport at 5:37 a.m. Direct flights from Granada to Madrid are offered by Iberia.
Most popular way to travel from Granada to Madrid
Taking the bus is the most popular way to travel from Granada to Madrid. Traveling from Granada to Madrid by bus is only slightly slower than taking a Renfe train since all trains require a transfer at Antequera Santa Ana. Buses are also an average of €61 cheaper compared to trains. Alternatively, flights are €162 more expensive than buses on average, while only being 1½ hours faster when travel time to and from Madrid and Granada's airports is taken into consideration.
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This is compared to other travel options from Granada to Madrid:
A flight is $0.33 (€0.26) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Granada to Madrid costing on average $29 (€23).
A flight is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Granada to Madrid costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 22m.
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Granada and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Granada Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Granada station and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Buses mostly depart from Granada, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with AVE, iryo, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Intercity, Renfe Viajeros to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Iberia, Air Nostrum , Air Europa, Vueling Airlines, Iberia Express to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Samar, FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe Intercity, Renfe Viajeros.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Nostrum , Air Europa, Iberia Express.
- 18 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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