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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Granada
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Granada among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €28 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. 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 bus costs an average of €28, while a flight costs an average of €152.
Distance: 223 miles (359 km)
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€29 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest | €152 Average price | €70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 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 Madrid to Granada:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Granada costing on average €29.
A bus is €124 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Granada costing on average €152.
Other travel options to Granada take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 1m.
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
The journey is about 28m faster (3h 31m by train vs 3h 59m by car) and roughly €41 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€29 vs €70). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Granada
How to get from Madrid to Granada by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Granada is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal10:30 AM4h30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses3:00 PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses€241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal10:30 AM4h30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses3:00 PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses€241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IB10198:15 AM1h10Madrid Barajas Airport9:25 AMGranada Airport€3221One-way0 transfers
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083357:20 AM7h35Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes2:55 PMGranada station€341One-way1 transfer- 02360 · 039324:25 PM6h48Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:13 PMGranada station€341One-way1 transfer
- 06014+039325:00 PM6h13Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:13 PMGranada station€351One-way1 transfer
- Normal4:30 PM4h30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses9:00 PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses€241One-way0 transfers
- Normal5:30 PM5h00Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses10:30 PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses€241One-way0 transfers
- Normal7:00 AM5h00Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses12:00 PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses€241One-way0 transfers
- IB10257:55 PM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport9:10 PMGranada Airport€3221One-way0 transfers
VY1013 · VY20108:35 PM12h05Madrid Barajas Airport8:40 AMGranada Airport€3951One-way1 transfer- VY1011 · VY20189:25 AM13h20Madrid Barajas Airport10:45 PMGranada Airport€4001One-way1 transfer
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How to Travel from Madrid to Granada
Trips from Madrid to Granada are popular with people traveling in Spain. Granada is just over 400 kilometers due south of Madrid. There are flights, buses, and trains available for this route. The quickest journey is by plane and the slowest journeys are by bus and train, which take roughly the same amount of time. Each method of transport has just one departure and arrival point.
Trains from Madrid to Granada | Buses from Madrid to Granada | Flights from Madrid to Granada
Madrid to Granada 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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€73 |
4:35 h |
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€144 |
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What is the best way to travel from Madrid to Granada?
Cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Granada
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Granada. Buses traveling from Madrid to Granada depart from Madrid Estacion Sur bus station and take at least 4½ hours to arrive at Granada's bus station. At least 18 buses travel from Madrid to Granada every day, with the first bus departing Madrid at 1:30 a.m. All buses traveling from Madrid to Granada are operated by Alsa.
Fastest way to travel from Madrid to Granada
Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Madrid to Granada. Flights traveling from Madrid to Granada depart from Madrid–Barajas airport and arrive at Granada airport after just over 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. Approximately 11 direct flights travel from Madrid to Granada per day with the first departing Madrid at 5:50 a.m. Direct flights from Madrid to Granada are offered by Iberia and Air Europa.
Most popular way to travel from Madrid to Granada
Taking the bus is the most popular way to travel from Madrid to Granada. Traveling from Madrid to Granada by bus is slightly faster than taking a high-speed Renfe AVE train since all trains require a transfer at Antequera Santa Ana. Buses are also an average of €54 cheaper compared to trains. Alternatively, flights are €125 more expensive than buses on average, while only being 1:15 h faster when traveling to and from Madrid and Granada's airports is taken into consideration.
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Granada:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Granada costing on average €29.
A bus is €124 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Granada costing on average €152.
Other travel options to Granada take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 1m.
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
- Around 43 trains per day.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Granada as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Granada Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Granada station.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Granada, Estación De Autobuses.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe ALVIA, iryo, Renfe AVLO, Renfe AVANT, Renfe INTERCITY to go to Granada by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, Samar to go to Granada by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling, CitizenPlane to go to Granada by flight.
- 4 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe ALVIA.
- 17 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, CitizenPlane.
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