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Compare train, bus, 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 €23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. 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 €43.
Distance: 223 miles (359 km)
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€26 Average price Cheapest | €69 Average price | €223 Average price |
5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m 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 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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Cheapest Time to Book |
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€19 |
4:30 h |
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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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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Granada
Travel to Granada easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Granada.
There are 3 ways to get from Madrid to Granada: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Granada from Madrid is by taking a bus, which costs on average $24 (€22).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Madrid to Granada:
Taking a bus costs $14 (€13) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $38 (€35).
Taking a bus costs $20 (€18) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $44 (€40).
The fastest way from Madrid to Granada is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.
There are alternative travel options to Granada that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 4 h 30 min of travel time.
Train takes on average 3 h 17 min.
The distance from Madrid to Granada is approximately 223 miles (359 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Granada is:
- Around 20 buses per day.
- 7 flights a day.
- 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Madrid to 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 Madrid to Granada:
- Buses mostly leave from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and tend to arrive in Granada, Estación De Autobuses.
- 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.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Madrid to Granada:
- You can travel by bus between Madrid and Granada with Alsa, Alsa Supra or FlixBus, and you can find Alsa Madrid to Granada tickets for $24 (€22) on Omio.
- You can take a flight from Madrid to Granada with Air Nostrum, Iberia or Vueling Airlines. Cheap tickets can be found for $38 (€35) with Iberia from Madrid to Granada.
- You can travel by train to Granada from Madrid with AVE, iryo, Renfe ALVIA or Renfe Viajeros, and you can find Renfe ALVIA Madrid to Granada tickets for $44 (€40) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Granada with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with Alsa, Alsa Supra or FlixBus 20 direct buses per day.
- 2 direct flights per day with Iberia.
- Direct trains with AVE, Renfe ALVIA or Renfe Viajeros with 3 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Granada as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Madrid to Granada.
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