There are 7 ways to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alhambra by plane, train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, car, or train
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Fly to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport
best- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX)plane MAD - GRX
3h 17m€29–209Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Granadatrain Ave
5h 26m€73–164Bus
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Granada Estación de Autobusesbus ALSA - Mad-Gra / ...
7h 52m€46–68Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Alhambra430.9 km
4h 20mDrive 430.9 km
- Drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alhambracar 430.9 km
4h 20m€68–98Fly to Málaga Airport, train
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane MAD - AGP
- Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Granadatrain
4h 30m€60–180Bus via Jaén
- Take the bus from Aeropuerto Barajas T1 to Jaénbus 601
- Take the bus from Jaén to Estación de Autobuses de Granadabus L-532
8h 55m€49–71
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alhambra is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 7h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alhambra is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs €28 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alhambra. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Granada - Profesor Emilio Orozco via Estación Sur de Autobuses and Granada - Estación de Autobuses 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alhambra. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Metro and arriving at Granada via Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Alhambra is 390 km. The road distance is 430.9 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alhambra without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs €70 - €170.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alhambra, including transfers.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alhambra bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alhambra train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alhambra is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs €28 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €170 and takes 5h 26m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 7h 52m.
What companies run services between Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain and Alhambra, Andalusia, Spain?
Iberia flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX) 3 times a day. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–170
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–110
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- Website
- royalairmaroc.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–170
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Málaga Airport via Tangier
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €110–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–160
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Granada Estación de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 984 689 912
- [email protected]
- Website
- samar.es
Bus from Aeropuerto Barajas T1 to Jaén
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Schedules at
- samar.es
- Phone
- +34 91 272 28 32
- [email protected]
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Jaén to Estación de Autobuses de Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Schedules at
- malaga.avanzagrupo.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Alhambra
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alhambra bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Granada Estación de Autobuses station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alhambra train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Granada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alhambra is 431 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alhambra.
There are 3116+ hotels available in Alhambra.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Alhambra. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.