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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 an average ticket price of $69 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 $69, while a flight costs an average of $213.
Distance: 229 miles (370 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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$69 Average price Cheapest | $213 Average price |
4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Sierra Nevada
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Sierra Nevada, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Sierra Nevada:
A train is $144 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Sierra Nevada costing on average $213.
Other travel options to Sierra Nevada take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Sierra Nevada
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.
- IB1025
7:55 PM 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 9:10 PM Granada Airport $116 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- IB1025
7:55 PM 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 9:10 PM Granada Airport $116 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- IB1021
12:05 PM 1h10 Madrid Barajas Airport 1:15 PM Granada Airport $175 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- IB65
4:20 PM 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 5:35 PM Granada Airport $116 1 One-way 0 transfers - IB1019
7:35 AM 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:50 AM Granada Airport $175 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Sierra Nevada:
A train is $144 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Sierra Nevada costing on average $213.
Other travel options to Sierra Nevada take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
- 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 Iberia, Vueling, CitizenPlane to go to Sierra Nevada by flight.
- 4 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe ALVIA.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, CitizenPlane.
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