How to travel from Málaga to Granada

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Compare train and bus for Málaga to Granada

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Granada among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $24.

Distance: 55 miles (89 km)

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$31

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2h 20m

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2h 26m

Average total duration

1h 56m

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from Málaga to Granada

How to get from Málaga to Granada by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Málaga to Granada is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

AlsaNormal
10:45AM1h45
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
12:30PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses
$171One-way
0 transfers

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AlsaNormal
10:45AM1h45
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
12:30PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses
$171One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

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04:00PM1h30
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
05:30PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses
$171One-way
0 transfers

Other options

AVE10503+Renfe ALVIA02366
03:20PM4h57
Málaga María Zambrano
08:17PMGranada station
$541One-way
1 transfer
AVE10133+Renfe ALVIA02366
02:09PM6h08
Málaga María Zambrano
08:17PMGranada station
$541One-way
1 transfer
AVE10503 · 02196
03:20PM7h55
Málaga María Zambrano
11:15PMGranada station
$461One-way
1 transfer
AlsaNormal
09:45AM2h00
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
11:45AMGranada, Estación De Autobuses
$171One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
09:00AM2h00
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
11:00AMGranada, Estación De Autobuses
$171One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
10:15AM2h15
Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)
12:30PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses
$171One-way
0 transfers

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How to Travel from Malaga to Granada

Malaga and Granada are two popular tourist destinations in Southern Spain which are only 125 km apart. Despite their close proximity the only direct public transport connection between them is by bus. Passengers wishing to travel by plane would need to take a flight to Madrid from Malaga and then an onward connection to Granada. This is, however, an expensive and time-consuming method of making this short journey.

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Malaga to Granada Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€12

1:30 h

1 Day Ahead

trains

€29

2:14 h

2 Months Ahead



What is the best way to travel from Malaga to Granada?

Cheapest way to travel from Malaga to Granada


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Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Malaga to Granada. Buses traveling from Malaga to Granada depart from Malaga's bus station and take at least 1½ hours to arrive at Granada's bus station. Over 30 buses travel from Malaga to Granada every day, with the first bus departing Malaga at 7:00 a.m. All buses traveling from Malaga to Granada are operated by Alsa.


Fastest way to travel from Malaga to Granada


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Traveling by bus is the fastest way to travel from Malaga to Granada. More than 30 direct buses running from Malaga to Granada are offered daily, allowing travelers to choose the most convenient time to take their trip. Direct bus services from Malaga to Granada are offered by Alsa, and car sharing services provided by Bla Bla Car also available.


Most popular way to travel from Malaga to Granada


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Taking the bus is the most popular way to travel from Malaga to Granada. Traveling from Malaga to Granada by bus is both faster and cheaper than taking the train. Buses between Malaga and Granada are direct, while trains require a change in Antequera Santa Ana. Alternatively, travelers that prefer to fly first have to go to Madrid to fly into Granada. Taking these factors into consideration, traveling by bus from Malaga to Granada is the most popular option.


How to get from Málaga to Granada

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Málaga to Granada there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 97,18% 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 Málaga 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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FAQs: Travel from Málaga 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 Málaga to Granada.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Málaga and Granada including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Málaga to Granada is a bus with an average price of $17 (€14).

This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Granada:

A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Granada costing on average $24 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Málaga to Granada is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to Granada take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 17m.

The distance from Málaga to Granada is approximately 55 miles (89 km).
The average frequency per day from Málaga to Granada is:
  • Around 38 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Málaga and Granada as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Málaga to Granada:
  • Trains mostly depart from Málaga María Zambrano and arrive in Granada station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Granada, Estación De Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Málaga to Granada, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Granada by bus.
  • Travel with Renfe Avant, Renfe, AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Granada by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Málaga to Granada with the following travel companies:
  • 38 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Renfe Avant, AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
Omio customers who travel from Málaga to Granada often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Seville, Barcelona, Córdoba, Valencia. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Granada and these popular destinations at a great price.

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