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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 €23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. 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 €23, and a flight costs an average of €20.
Distance: 223 miles (359 km)
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€24 Average price Cheapest | €70 Average price | €198 Average price |
5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m 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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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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FAQs: Travel from Granada to Madrid
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You can get from Granada to Madrid 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Madrid from Granada is by taking a flight, which costs on average $22 (€20).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Granada to Madrid:
A flight is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Granada to Madrid costing on average $24 (€22).
Taking a flight costs $6 (€5) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $28 (€26).
The quickest way to travel to Madrid from Granada is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 4 h 30 min.
Train takes on average 3 h 36 min.
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 20 buses per day.
- 7 flights per day.
- 3 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Madrid from Granada as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Granada to Madrid:
- Buses mostly depart from Granada, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Flights mostly leave from Granada Airport and tend to arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains most often depart from Granada at Granada and arrive in Madrid at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
The following travel companies offer services from Granada to Madrid:
- Alsa, Alsa Supra or FlixBus can get you to Madrid by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Alsa from Granada to Madrid for $24 (€22) on Omio.
- Travel with Air Nostrum, Iberia or Vueling Airlines to go to Madrid by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Iberia Granada to Madrid tickets on Omio for $22 (€20).
- Travel with AVE, Renfe Intercity or Renfe Viajeros to go to Madrid by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Renfe Intercity Granada to Madrid tickets on Omio for $23 (€20).
Yes, there are direct routes from Granada to Madrid with the following travel companies:
- You can find 19 direct buses per day to take to Madrid with Alsa, Alsa Supra or FlixBus.
- You can find 2 direct flights per day to take to Madrid with Iberia.
- You'll find 3 direct trains a day to Madrid with AVE or Renfe Viajeros.
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.
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