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Compare train, bus, 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 €23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. 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 €43.
Distance: 359 km
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€26 Average price Cheapest | €69 Average price | €223 Average price |
5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Madrid to Granada by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Madrid to Granada is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Madrid 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 Madrid to Granada.
There are 3 options to travel from Madrid to Granada including taking a train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Granada is a coach with an average price of €22.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Granada:
Taking a coach costs €13 less than taking a flight, which costs on average €35 for the same trip.
A coach is €18 less than a train with an average ticket price of €40 from Madrid to Granada.
The fastest way from Madrid to Granada is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.
There are alternative travel options to Granada that take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 4 h 30 min of travel time.
Getting to Granada by train takes 3 h 17 min on average.
The distance between Madrid and Granada is around 359 km.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Granada is:
- 20 coaches per day.
- 7 flights per day.
- 3 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Madrid and Granada as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Madrid to Granada:
- Coaches from Madrid to Granada most often leave from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Granada, Estación De Autobuses.
- Flights from Madrid to Granada most often leave from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Granada Airport.
- Trains most often depart from Madrid at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Granada at Granada.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Madrid to Granada:
- You can take a coach from Madrid to Granada with Alsa, Alsa Supra or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for €22 with Alsa from Madrid to Granada.
- You can travel from Madrid to Granada by flight with Air Nostrum, Iberia or Vueling Airlines. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €35 with Iberia from Madrid to Granada.
- You can travel to Granada from Madrid by train with AVE, iryo, Renfe ALVIA or Renfe Viajeros. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €40 with Renfe ALVIA from Madrid to Granada.
Yes, there are direct routes from Madrid to Granada with the following travel companies:
- You can find 20 direct coaches per day to take to Granada with Alsa, Alsa Supra or FlixBus.
- You can find 2 direct flights per day to take to Granada with Iberia.
- You'll find 3 direct trains a day to Granada with AVE, Renfe ALVIA or Renfe Viajeros.
Direct services to Granada tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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