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Compare train and flight for Madrid to Sierra Nevada
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 an average ticket price of $70 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 train costs an average of $70, while a flight costs an average of $214.
Distance: 229 miles (370 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train |
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$214 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Sierra Nevada:
A train is $143 (€119) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Sierra Nevada costing on average $214 (€177).
Other travel options to Sierra Nevada take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 59m.
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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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IB10198:15 AM1h10Madrid Barajas Airport9:25 AMGranada Airport$401One-way0 transfers
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- IB10198:15 AM1h10Madrid Barajas Airport9:25 AMGranada Airport$401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IB10198:15 AM1h10Madrid Barajas Airport9:25 AMGranada Airport$401One-way0 transfers
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023664:40 PM3h41Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes8:21 PMGranada station$501One-way0 transfers- 021967:50 PM3h30Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:20 PMGranada station$541One-way0 transfers
- 021361:35 PM3h23Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes4:58 PMGranada station$641One-way0 transfers
- IB102112:00 PM1h10Madrid Barajas Airport1:10 PMGranada Airport$721One-way0 transfers
- IB10258:20 PM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport9:35 PMGranada Airport$1121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Sierra Nevada:
A train is $143 (€119) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Sierra Nevada costing on average $214 (€177).
Other travel options to Sierra Nevada take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 59m.
- Around 4 trains 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 AVE, Renfe ALVIA to go to Sierra Nevada by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia to go to Sierra Nevada by flight.
- 4 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe ALVIA.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia.
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