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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 train, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $32, while a flight costs an average of $191.
Distance: 223 miles (359 km)
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$32 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $191 Average price | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Granada to Madrid:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Granada to Madrid costing on average $32 (€27).
A train is $160 (€134) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Granada to Madrid costing on average $191 (€160).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 10m.
Bus takes on average 5h 26m.
Tickets start at around $32 (€27) compared to roughly $88 (€74) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $57 (€48). The journey takes 4h 56m versus 4h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Granada to Madrid
How to get from Granada to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Granada to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal10:30 AM4h30Granada, Estación De Autobuses3:00 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal10:30 AM4h30Granada, Estación De Autobuses3:00 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IB10269:40 PM1h10Granada Airport10:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$3541One-way0 transfers
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021096:22 AM7h27Granada station1:49 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$381One-way1 transfer- 021976:05 PM3h48Granada station9:53 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$431One-way0 transfers
- 08505+022176:17 PM5h26Granada station11:43 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$471One-way1 transfer
- Normal4:00 PM4h30Granada, Estación De Autobuses8:30 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$281One-way0 transfers
- Normal4:00 PM4h50Granada, Estación De Autobuses8:50 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$281One-way0 transfers
- Normal2:00 PM5h00Granada, Estación De Autobuses7:00 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$281One-way0 transfers
- IB10209:55 AM1h10Granada Airport11:05 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$4011One-way0 transfers
VY2013 · VY10122:50 PM5h10Granada Airport8:00 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$4661One-way1 transfer- VY2011 · VY10129:15 AM10h45Granada Airport8:00 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$4861One-way1 transfer
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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.
Trains from Granada to Madrid | Buses from Granada to Madrid | Flights from Granada to Madrid
Granada to Madrid Travel Comparison
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€19 |
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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 train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Granada to Madrid costing on average $32 (€27).
A train is $160 (€134) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Granada to Madrid costing on average $191 (€160).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 10m.
Bus takes on average 5h 26m.
- Around 26 trains per day.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights 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 Iberia, Air Europa, Vueling, CitizenPlane to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe ALVIA, iryo, Renfe AVLO, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe AVANT to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, Samar to go to Madrid by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, CitizenPlane.
- 4 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe ALVIA.
- 16 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra.
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