4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid to Granada
Cheapest price
€88
Average price
€143
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 18 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
359 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Granada is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Granada will cost around €143 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €88.
It's difficult to get from Madrid to Granada without transferring at least once.
02136+
0839501:35PM8h17Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes09:52PMGranada station€881One-way1 transfer- 10072+0833507:20AM7h31Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes02:51PMGranada station€881One-way1 transfer
- 10072 · 0213607:20AM9h46Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes05:06PMGranada station€961One-way1 transfer
- 02076+0833507:20AM7h31Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes02:51PMGranada station€981One-way1 transfer
06206+0219607:35PM3h40Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:15PMGranada station€1261One-way1 transfer
- 06206+0219607:35PM3h40Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:15PMGranada station€1261One-way1 transfer
- 06196+0219607:05PM4h10Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:15PMGranada station€1541One-way1 transfer
- 06106+0833510:30AM4h21Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes02:51PMGranada station€1771One-way1 transfer
- 06016+0213612:40PM4h26Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes05:06PMGranada station€1801One-way1 transfer
- 06014+0839505:00PM4h52Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes09:52PMGranada station€1341One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid to Granada
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Granada among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a flight costs an average of €26.
Distance: 359 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€47 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest | €161 Average price |
4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Madrid to Granada train times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Granada trains for today, Saturday, March 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06206+02196 | On time 6:35 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h34 | 10:09 PM Granada station | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, March 29 | |||||
| 02076+08335 | On time 5:20 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 7h31 | 12:51 PM Granada station | 1 transfer | |
| 10072+08335 | On time 5:20 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 7h31 | 12:51 PM Granada station | 1 transfer | |
| 10072 · 02136 | On time 5:20 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 9h46 | 3:06 PM Granada station | 1 transfer | |
| 06076+02136 | On time 5:54 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 9h12 | 3:06 PM Granada station | 1 transfer | |
| 06076+08335 | On time 5:54 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 6h57 | 12:51 PM Granada station | 1 transfer | |
| 10082 · 02136 | On time 7:35 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 7h31 | 3:06 PM Granada station | 1 transfer | |
| 10082+08335 | On time 7:35 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 5h16 | 12:51 PM Granada station | 1 transfer | |
| 06106+08395 | On time 8:30 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 11h22 | 7:52 PM Granada station | 1 transfer | |
| 06106+08335 | On time 8:30 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 4h21 | 12:51 PM Granada station | 1 transfer | |
06106+ 02366 | On time 8:30 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 9h47 | 6:17 PM Granada station | 1 transfer | |
| 06016+02366 | On time 10:40 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 7h37 | 6:17 PM Granada station | 1 transfer | |
| 06016+08395 | On time 10:40 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 9h12 | 7:52 PM Granada station | 1 transfer | |
| 06016+02136 | On time 10:40 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 4h26 | 3:06 PM Granada station | 1 transfer | |
| 02136+08395 | On time 11:35 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 8h17 | 7:52 PM Granada station | 1 transfer | |
| 06014+08395 | On time 3:00 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 4h52 | 7:52 PM Granada station | 1 transfer | |
| 06014+02196 | On time 3:00 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 6h15 | 9:15 PM Granada station | 1 transfer | |
| 06196+02196 | On time 5:05 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 4h10 | 9:15 PM Granada station | 1 transfer | |
| 06206+02196 | On time 5:35 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h40 | 9:15 PM Granada station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Madrid to Granada
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Trains from Madrid to Granada run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €27 but you can travel from only €19 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:04, the last at 20:05. The fastest train covers the 359 km distance in 3h 14m.
Distance 359 km |
Average train duration 3h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price €27 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 06:04 |
Last train 20:05 |
Train companies: AVE, iryo, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, Renfe AVANT, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros from Madrid to Granada trainsAVE, iryo, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, Renfe AVANT, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros trains will get you between Madrid and Granada from €19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Madrid to Granada
Travellers planning a trip south from the Spanish capital to Andalucia can take direct trains from Madrid to Granada seven days a week. Connections on the AVE high-speed network take a little over three hours to reach Granada. Daily departure times from Atocha Station in the capital include morning, afternoon and evening services.
Madrid to Granada train time: daily departures
The Renfe schedule for high-speed AVE trains from Madrid to Granada provides three departures daily, seven days a week. Departure times from Madrid are in the early morning, mid-afternoon, and mid-evening. Indirect journeys to the Andalucian city are not a practical consideration, due to lengthy diversions and long waits between connections.
How long is the journey by train from Madrid to Granada?
The afternoon AVE service from Madrid to Granada takes three hours and 17 minutes to cover the 257-mile route south from the capital to Granada. The morning and evening departures take two minutes longer to complete the trip to the Andalucian city.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Madrid to Granada?
Departure train station: Madrid Atocha Station is located on the south-east side of the city centre, served by Metro trains and buses taking about 10 minutes to get to the terminus from downtown. Facilities on the station concourse include restaurants, tapas bars, luggage storage lockers, a shopping mall, mini-markets, florists, ATMs and free WiFi.
Arrival train station: Granada station is located a short walk south of the historic centre, with bus links to the main tourist sites taking around 10 minutes. The station has a cafe-restaurant, a newsagent, ATMs, car rental desks, luggage storage facilities and taxi stands.
Which train companies travel from Madrid to Granada?
The Spanish state rail operator Renfe is the only company providing trains from Madrid to Granada. All services from Madrid Atocha to the Andalucian city are AVE express services operating on the high-speed line to southern Spain.
Renfe: Madrid to Granada
Renfe's AVE trains depart three times a day, seven days a week from Atocha Station in the capital, reaching speeds of up to 205 mph on their journey south to Andalucia. Journey times to Granada are three hours and 17 minutes or three hours and 19 minutes.
Madrid to Granada trains: services on board
Renfe's AVE trains from Madrid to Granada offer passengers a choice of seating in two classes, Preferente or Turista. Trains are equipped with cafe-bars and WiFi. Passengers with limited mobility have access to dedicated wheelchair spaces on board AVE trains and staff are available to assist passengers with boarding, alighting and transit through stations. Pets are allowed on AVE trains, but must weigh no more than 10 kg and travel in a pet carrier. A pet ticket is free for Preferente class passengers, or 25% of the cost of a Turista class fare. Cyclists can only transport their bikes on AVE trains if it is foldable and placed in a bike carrier.
How to find cheap train tickets from Madrid to Granada?
AVE train services are dynamically priced, meaning it pays to book well in advance. With only three trains a day from Madrid to Granada, the cheapest tickets on the high-speed route to Andalucia tend to be snapped up well in advance. Travellers who have a little flexibility in their schedule will often find they can make savings by taking the evening departure rather than the morning train, but those with fixed plans should take care to book online well before their intended travel dates.
FAQs: Trains from Madrid to Granada
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Granada by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Granada, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Madrid to Granada
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains.
- Open daily from 05:30 to 22:00.
- Passion Food
- La Barrila
- Enrique Tomás
- Pic Nic
- Foodissimo!
- PureGusto
- Burger King
- Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
- 60 Balconies Urban Stay
- Only YOU Hotel Atocha
- SLEEP’N Atocha
- Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- On the ground floor of the main concourse.
- Metro lines: 1
- Bus lines: 10, 14, 24, 26, 32, 37, 54, 57, 59, 85, 86, 102, 121, 203
- Train lines: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C7, C8, C10
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