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Compare bus and train for Madrid to Alhambra
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Alhambra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
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$30 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Madrid to Alhambra by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Alhambra is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:30 PM2h05Madrid9:35 PMAlhambra$231One-way0 transfers
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- 7:30 PM2h05Madrid9:35 PMAlhambra$231One-way0 transfers
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- 7:30 PM2h05Madrid9:35 PMAlhambra$231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Alhambra:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Alhambra costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to Alhambra take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Alhambra as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Manzanares station.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) and arrive in Tomelloso, Bus Station.
- Travel with Samar, BlaBlaCar, Samar to go to Alhambra by bus.
- Travel with Renfe MD to go to Alhambra by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with Samar, BlaBlaCar.
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