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Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid to Granada
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Granada among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 20m. 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 $24, and a flight costs an average of $33.
Distance: 223 miles (359 km)
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$32 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price | $202 Average price |
4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Madrid to Granada by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Madrid to Granada is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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
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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 |
1:05 h |
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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 $9 (€7) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Granada costing on average $33 (€26).
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Granada costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Granada take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 14m.
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains 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 bus, train, 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 Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Samar, FlixBus to go to Granada by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, Air Nostrum , Air Europa, Vueling Airlines, Iberia Express to go to Granada by flight.
- Travel with AVE, iryo, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Avant, Renfe Intercity, Renfe Viajeros to go to Granada by train.
- 19 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Nostrum , Air Europa, Iberia Express.
- 4 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
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