How to travel from Málaga to Granada
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How to get from Málaga to Granada by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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Travel Information between Málaga and Granada
 | Distance | 55 miles (89 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Bus |
 | Popular travel companies | Alsa |
Travel 55 miles (89 km) by bus from Málaga to Granada. Alsa is the main travel company operating this trip. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Málaga to Granada.
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.
Buses from Malaga to Granada | Trains from Malaga to Granada | Return trips from Granada to Malaga
Malaga to Granada Travel Comparison
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€12 |
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€29 |
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What is the best way to travel from Malaga to Granada?
Cheapest way to travel from Malaga to Granada
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
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
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.
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Buses from Malaga to Granada
Buses from Malaga to Granada are offered by the Spanish bus company Alsa. They run a service which operates seven days a week with buses departing approximately every hour. Buses leave from the Estacion Autobuses on Paseo de los Tilos which is adjacent to the Maria Zambrano Train Station in Malaga and arrive in Granada at the coach station located on Carretera de Jaen. This is a few kilometers from the city center and linked by regular local buses. Journey time between the two cities is around 2 hours. There are also four direct buses a day to Granada departing from Malaga Airport.
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You can travel by train or bus for as low as $15 (€13). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
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 Málaga to Granada
You can travel between Málaga and Granada by bus.
Going by train is the quickest way from Málaga to Granada with an average travel time of 1 h 18 min.
The distance is approximately 55 miles (89 km) from Málaga to Granada.
The average frequency per day from Málaga to Granada is:
- 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Málaga and Granada as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Málaga to Granada:
- Buses from Málaga to Granada most often leave from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Granada, Estación De Autobuses.
Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with to Granada from Málaga:
- You can take a bus from Málaga to Granada with Alsa. Cheap tickets can be found for $15 (€13) with Alsa from Málaga to Granada.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Málaga to Granada:
- Direct buses with Alsa with 9 direct buses per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Granada as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Málaga to Granada.
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