There are 7 ways to get from Alhambra to Madrid by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, rideshare, or train
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Granada to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
4h 9m€70–160Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Grenade to Madrid415.8 km
5h 18m€18–20Bus
- Take the bus from Granada Estación de Autobuses to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus ALSA - Gra-Mad / ...
6h 38m€30–50Drive 418.1 km
- Drive from Alhambra to Madridcar 418.1 km
4h 20m€66–96Fly from Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport
- Fly from Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane GRX - MAD
3h 36m€29–215Train to Málaga Airport, fly
- Take the train from Granada to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain
- Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane AGP - MAD
4h 58m€58–187Train to Almería Airport, fly
- Take the train from Granada to Almeriatrain
- Fly from Almería Airport (LEI) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane LEI - MAD
6h 38m€95–279
Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alhambra to Madrid is to rideshare which costs €18 - €20 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Alhambra to Madrid is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs €28 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Alhambra to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Granada - Avda de Madrid 1 and arriving at Estación Sur de Autobuses via Granada Estación de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Granada and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Alhambra and Madrid is 571 km. The road distance is 418.1 km.
The best way to get from Alhambra to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €70 - €160.
The train from Granada to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes takes 3h 39m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Alhambra to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Granada Estación de Autobuses station.
Alhambra to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Granada station.
The best way to get from Alhambra to Madrid is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €70 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 38m, you could also fly, which costs €28 - €220 and takes 3h 36m.
What companies run services between Alhambra, Andalusia, Spain and Madrid, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Granada to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes every 4 hours. Tickets cost €85–160 and the journey takes 3h 39m. Renfe Viajeros also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Granada Estación de Autobuses to Estación Sur de Autobuses every 3 hours. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–170
Flights from Málaga Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–110
Flights from Almería Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–240
Flights from Almería Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Sevilla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–240
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Málaga Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Granada to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–160
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Granada to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Granada to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Granada to Almeria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Granada Estación de Autobuses to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Grenade to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–20
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Alhambra to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Alhambra to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alhambra to Madrid is 418 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Alhambra to Madrid.
There are 6913+ hotels available in Madrid.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Alhambra and Madrid. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.