What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Granada?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Granada is to rideshare which costs €16 - €22 and takes 4h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Granada?

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Granada is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €35 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Granada?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Estación de Autobuses de Granada. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Granada?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Granada. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Madrid to Granada?

The distance between Madrid and Granada is 569 km. The road distance is 414.7 km.

How do I travel from Madrid to Granada without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid to Granada without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €35 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Madrid to Granada?

The train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Granada takes 3h 14m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Granada bus from?

Madrid to Granada bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Granada train from?

Madrid to Granada train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Granada?

The best way to get from Madrid to Granada is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €35 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €50 and takes 5h, you could also fly, which costs €40 - €250 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Madrid to Granada bus arrive?

Madrid to Granada bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Granada station.

Where does the Madrid to Granada train arrive?

Madrid to Granada train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Granada station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Granada?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Granada is 415 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Madrid to Granada.

How do I get a train ticket from Madrid to Granada?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Madrid to Granada?

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Where can I stay near Granada?

There are 3385+ hotels available in Granada.

Can I share a ride from Madrid to Granada?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid and Granada. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Madrid to Granada - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to Granada by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, rideshare, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to GranadaAve
3h 14m
€35–100
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Madrid to Grenade415.9 km
4h 57m
€16–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de GranadaAlsa
5h
€22–50
Drive 414.7 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Granada414.7 km
4h 8m
€65–93
Fly to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX)MAD - GRX
3h 40m
€44–245
Fly to Málaga Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Málaga Airport (AGP)MAD - AGP
2. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Granada
5h 5m
€58–215
Fly to Almería Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Almería Airport (LEI)MAD - LEI
2. Take the train from Almeria to Granada
7h 13m
€72–275

Madrid to Granada by train (Renfe)

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3h 14mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 568.6 km
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Granada, Spain?

Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Granada 3 times a day. Tickets cost €35–100 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Renfe Viajeros also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Granada every 2 hours. Tickets cost €22–50 and the journey takes 5h.

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