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These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Granada: Flights from Madrid to Granada most often leave from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Granada Airport.

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Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with to Granada from Madrid: You can travel to Granada from Madrid by flight with Air Nostrum. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $74 (€67) with Air Nostrum from Madrid to Granada.

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from Madrid to Granada

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.

10:30AM4h30

Madrid, Estación Sur

03:00PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses

€211One-way

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10:30AM4h30

Madrid, Estación Sur

03:00PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses

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07:00AM3h42

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

10:42AMGranada

€791One-way

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04:30PM4h30

Madrid, Estación Sur

09:00PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses

€211One-way

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10:30AM5h00

Madrid, Estación Sur

03:30PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses

€211One-way

0 transfers

08:00AM5h00

Madrid, Estación Sur

01:00PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses

€211One-way

0 transfers

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Travel Information from Madrid to Granada

	Distance	223 miles (359 km)
	Available travel modes	Flight
	Fastest mode	Flight • $74 (€67) • 1 h 10 min
	Popular travel companies	Air Nostrum

Travel 223 miles (359 km) by flight from Madrid to Granada. Air Nostrum is the main travel company operating this route. Travelers can even take a direct flight from Madrid to Granada.

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.

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Madrid to Granada Travel Comparison

Average Price	Travel Time	Cheapest Time to Book
€19	4:30 h	1 Day Ahead
€73	4:35 h	2 Months Ahead
€144	1:05 h	1 Month Ahead

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

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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

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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.

How to get from Madrid to Granada

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Madrid to Granada there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 69,74% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Madrid to Granada. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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Renfe AVE is a high-speed train service operated by the Spanish railway company Renfe with trains between Madrid and Granada. It is one of the most popular train services in Spain, connecting major cities across the country. The AVE trains are some of the fastest in Europe, reaching speeds of up to 310 km/h. They offer a comfortable and convenient way to travel, with spacious seating, air conditioning, and onboard entertainment. Renfe AVE offers several types of trains, including the AVE S-100, AVE S-112, AVE S-130, and AVE S-120. The AVE S-100 is the fastest, while the AVE S-120 is the most luxurious. Passengers can choose from a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Renfe AVE include Madrid to Barcelona, Madrid to Seville, and Barcelona to Valencia.

Renfe is Spain’s national travel company offering a multitude of domestic routes and international routes to France and Portugal. Renfe is known for its range of ticket types to fit anyone’s budget, such as the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also has discount cards for qualified travelers like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50, which you can use on Omio. When you ride with Renfe, you can expect to find an impressive fleet of travel offering different levels of comfort, amenities and time needed to travel to your destination. These travel types include Renfe AVE for high-speed long-distance routes, Alvia and Altaria for domestic routes in parts of Spain, Euromed for routes along the stunning Mediterranean coast, Avant commuter travel and Trenhotel night travel.

Alsa is the main travel company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on travel journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal travel with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe travel like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Granada

FAQs: 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.

You can travel between Madrid and Granada by flight.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Granada is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.

The Madrid to Granada distance is around 223 miles (359 km).

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Granada:

Flights from Madrid to Granada most often leave from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Granada Airport.

Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with to Granada from Madrid:

You can travel to Granada from Madrid by flight with Air Nostrum. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $74 (€67) with Air Nostrum from Madrid to Granada.

Yes, there is a direct service from Madrid to Granada:

You can travel directly by plane with Air Nostrum.

Direct services to Granada tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Your trip from Madrid to Granada doesn't have to end in Granada. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Sevilla, Málaga or Barcelona. If you’d like to add Sevilla, Málaga or Barcelona to your Madrid to Granada tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Granada today!

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