The average train between Madrid and Granada takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Granada. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Madrid and Granada. The earliest departure is at 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Madrid is at 7:36 PM which arrives into Granada at 11:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 43m • 1 change

3h 33m • 1 change

3h 50m • 1 change

3h 44m • 1 change

3h 43m • 1 change

3h 33m • 1 change

3h 50m • 1 change

3h 44m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Granada. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Granada station via Granada. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Madrid to Granada train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Granada train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Granada station.
Book your Madrid to Granada train tickets online with Renfe Cercanias, Renfe AVE and Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Madrid and Granada is 360 km. The road distance is 570 km.
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Granada every 4 hours. Tickets cost €85–160 and the journey takes 3h 23m. Renfe Viajeros also services this route 4 times a day.