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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 €12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 44m. 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 €12, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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€14 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and 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
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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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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.
There are 2 options to travel from Málaga to Granada including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Granada from Málaga is by taking a bus, which costs on average $15 (€13).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Málaga to Granada:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train with an average ticket price of $20 (€18) from Málaga to Granada.
The fastest way to get to Granada from Málaga is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 17 min.
Other travel options to Granada take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 1 h 30 min of travel time.
Granada is approximately 55 miles (89 km) away from Málaga.
The average frequency per day from Málaga to Granada is:
- 33 buses a day.
- 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Granada from Málaga as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Málaga to Granada:
- Buses mostly depart from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Granada, Estación De Autobuses.
- Trains mostly depart from Málaga María Zambrano and arrive in Granada.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Málaga to Granada:
- You can go to Granada from Málaga by bus with Alsa. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $15 (€13) with Alsa from Málaga to Granada on Omio.
- You can travel by train to Granada from Málaga with Renfe (6), AVE or Renfe Viajeros, and you can find Renfe Viajeros Málaga to Granada tickets for $13 (€12) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Málaga to Granada with the following travel companies:
- 33 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- Direct trains with Renfe (6) or Renfe Viajeros with 3 direct trains 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 to Granada from Málaga.
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