There are 7 ways to get from Madrid (Station) to Granada by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Granadatrain Ave
4h 51m€73–154Fly to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport
cheapest- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX)plane MAD - GRX
4h 1m€34–250Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Granada Estación de Autobusesbus ALSA - Simn / ...
5h 56m€35–55Drive 418.6 km
- Drive from Madrid (Station) to Granadacar 418.6 km
4h 9m€69–99Bus via Jaén
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Jaénbus 601
- Take the bus from Jaén to Estación de Autobuses de Granadabus L-532
7h 53m€53–67Fly 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
5h 35m€62–189Fly to Almería Airport, train
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Almería Airport (LEI)plane MAD - LEI
- Take the train from Almeria to Granadatrain
7h 34m€99–274
Madrid (Station) to Granada by foot, subway, and train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madrid (Station) to Granada is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid (Station) to Granada is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs €30 - €250.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Granada Estación de Autobuses. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid (Station) to Granada. However, there are services departing from Intercambiador Av América Metro and arriving at Granada via Pacifico and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Madrid (Station) and Granada is 575 km. The road distance is 418.6 km.
The best way to get from Madrid (Station) to Granada without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €70 - €160.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Madrid (Station) to Granada, including transfers.
Madrid (Station) to Granada bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid (Station) to Granada train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid (Station) to Granada is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €70 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 56m, you could also fly, which costs €30 - €250 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Madrid (Station), Madrid, Spain and Granada, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Granada every 4 hours. Tickets cost €80–150 and the journey takes 3h 23m. Renfe Viajeros also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Granada Estación de Autobuses once daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Website
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Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–190
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–95
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Almería Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–220
- 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
- €80–150
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Granada Estación de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Madrid (Station) to Granada bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Granada Estación de Autobuses station.
Madrid (Station) to Granada train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Granada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid (Station) to Granada is 419 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Madrid (Station) to Granada.
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