How to travel from Granada to Madrid

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Granada to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Granada to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. 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 €23, and a flight costs an average of €22.

Distance: 359 km

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€24

Average price

Cheapest

€51

Average price

€158

Average price

4h 33m

Average total duration

4h 3m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 13m

Average total duration

3h 43m

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30m

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5h 18m

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2h 18m

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3h 0m

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0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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1.1 - 2.2kg

CO2 emissions

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Iberia

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from Granada to Madrid

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

Our recommendation

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

  • AlsaNormal
    08:00AM5h00
    Granada, Estación De Autobuses
    01:00PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    231One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal
    08:00AM5h00
    Granada, Estación De Autobuses
    01:00PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    231One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • AVE02067
    06:14AM3h22
    Granada station
    09:36AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    541One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • AVE02197
    06:10PM3h43
    Granada station
    09:53PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    451One-way
    0 transfers
  • Renfe AVANT08575+AVE10293
    04:20PM5h33
    Granada station
    09:53PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    381One-way
    1 transfer
  • AVE02067 · 02071
    06:14AM3h52
    Granada station
    10:06AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    451One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal
    10:00AM5h00
    Granada, Estación De Autobuses
    03:00PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    231One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    07:00AM5h00
    Granada, Estación De Autobuses
    12:00PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    231One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    11:00AM5h00
    Granada, Estación De Autobuses
    04:00PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    231One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal+Air EuropaUX5050
    09:45AM8h30
    Granada, Estación De Autobuses
    06:15PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    1141One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal+Air EuropaUX5050
    08:15AM10h00
    Granada, Estación De Autobuses
    06:15PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    1141One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal+Air EuropaUX5048
    02:00PM6h05
    Granada, Estación De Autobuses
    08:05PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    1501One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Granada to Madrid

Travel to Madrid 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 Granada to Madrid.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Granada and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Granada to Madrid is a flight with an average price of €22.

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

A flight is €0.26 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Granada to Madrid costing on average €23.

A flight is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Granada to Madrid costing on average €27.

The fastest way to travel from Granada to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 22m.

Bus takes on average 4h 50m.

The Granada to Madrid distance is approximately 359 km.
The average frequency per day from Granada to Madrid is:
  • Around 18 buses per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Granada to Madrid:
  • Flights mostly depart from Granada Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Granada station and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
  • Buses mostly depart from Granada, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Granada to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Iberia, Air Nostrum, Air Europa, Vueling, Iberia Express to go to Madrid by flight.
  • Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Samar, FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus.
  • Travel with AVE, iryo, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros to go to Madrid by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Granada to Madrid with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Nostrum, Air Europa, Iberia Express.
  • 18 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 3 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros.
Omio customers who travel from Granada to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.
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