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Compare train and flight for Madrid to Sierra Nevada
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Sierra Nevada among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 43m. 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 train costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $33.
Distance: 229 miles (370 km)
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$57 Average price Cheapest | $196 Average price |
4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Madrid to Sierra Nevada by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Sierra Nevada is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
0219607:50PM3h25Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:15PMGranada station$1091One-way0 transfers
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0219607:50PM3h25Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:15PMGranada station$1091One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB101908:15AM1h10Madrid Barajas Airport09:25AMGranada Airport$3351One-way0 transfers
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IB102507:55PM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport09:10PMGranada Airport$3761One-way0 transfers
IB102112:00PM1h10Madrid Barajas Airport01:10PMGranada Airport$4001One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Sierra Nevada
Travel to Sierra Nevada 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 Sierra Nevada.

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Sierra Nevada:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Sierra Nevada costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Sierra Nevada take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 14m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Sierra Nevada as scheduled services by 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.
- Travel with Iberia, Air Nostrum, Vueling to go to Sierra Nevada by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Sierra Nevada by bus.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY to go to Sierra Nevada by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Nostrum.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 4 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe INTERCITY.
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