How to travel from Granada to Madrid
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You can get from Granada to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
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To get from Granada to Madrid on Oct 04 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information between Granada and Madrid
 | Distance | 223 miles (359 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Bus, flight, ferry or train |
 | Ticket price range | $21 - $313 |
 | Cheapest mode | Bus • $21 (€20) • 4 h 30 min |
 | Fastest mode | Flight • $313 (€301) • 1 h 10 min |
 | Popular travel companies | Alsa, Vueling or Renfe AVE |
Travel 223 miles (359 km) by bus, flight, ferry or train from Granada to Madrid. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 10 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $21 (€20). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Alsa, Vueling or Renfe AVE among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Granada to Madrid.
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.
Trains from Granada to Madrid | Buses from Granada to Madrid | Flights from Granada to Madrid
Granada to Madrid Travel Comparison
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€19 |
4:30 h |
1 Day Ahead |
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€80 |
4:13 h |
2 Weeks Ahead |
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€181 |
1:00 h |
2 Months Ahead |
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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Travel Tips: Travel from Granada to Madrid
There are 4 ways to get from Granada to Madrid: bus, flight, ferry or train.
The cheapest way to go to Madrid from Granada is by taking a bus, which costs on average $21 (€20).
This is compared to other ways of getting to Madrid:
Taking a bus is about $292 (€281) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $313 (€301) for this journey.
A bus is $41 (€39) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Granada to Madrid costing on average $62 (€59).
The fastest way to get to Madrid from Granada is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.
Other travel options to Madrid can usually take longer:
In comparison, going by bus can take 4 h 30 min on average.
In comparison, going by train can take 3 h 20 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 223 miles (359 km) between Granada and Madrid.
The average frequency per day from Granada to Madrid is:
- Around 1 bus per day.
- 2 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Granada to Madrid as scheduled services by bus, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Granada to Madrid:
- Most travelers board their bus from Granada, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83.
- Most travelers catch their flight from Granada Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Most travelers catch their train from Granada and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Granada to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with Alsa for buses to Madrid. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Alsa Granada to Madrid tickets on Omio for $21 (€20).
- Vueling can take you to Madrid by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Vueling from Granada to Madrid for $313 (€301).
- Travel with Renfe AVE to go to Madrid by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Renfe AVE Granada to Madrid tickets on Omio for $62 (€59).
Yes, there are direct routes from Granada to Madrid with the following travel companies:
- You can find 1 direct bus per day to Madrid with Alsa or Alsa Supra.
- You can find 2 direct trains per day to take to Madrid with Renfe AVE.
Direct services to Madrid tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
Before traveling from Granada to Madrid, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
- A bus ticket for this journey is costing $21 (€20) one way on average.
- A plane ticket for this route costs on average $313 (€301) one way.
- A train ticket is costing on average $62 (€59) one way for this journey.
But we recommend booking Granada to Madrid tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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