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How to get fromMadrid to Sierra Nevada (Spain)by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to Sierra Nevada (Spain) by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Renfe)

    best
    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Granadatrain train Ave
    3h 59m
    €122–216

  2. Fly to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX)plane plane MAD - GRX
    2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Granada to Pradollano - Sierra Nevadabus bus
    5h 30m
    €33–223

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Granada Estación de Autobusesbus bus ALSA - Mad-Gra / ...
    6h 45m
    €40–57

  4. Drive 450.1 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to Sierra Nevada (Spain)car car 450.1 km
    4h 43m
    €71–103

  5. Bus via Jaén

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Jaénbus bus 601
    2. Take the bus from Jaén to Estación de Autobuses de Granadabus bus L-532
    7h 45m
    €52–71

  6. Fly to Málaga Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane plane MAD - AGP
    2. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Granadatrain train
    7h 13m
    €63–197

Madrid to Sierra Nevada (Spain) by bus

Calendar23Weekly Buses
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 603.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Sierra Nevada (Spain), Andalusia, Spain?

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. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Granada Estación de Autobuses every 3 hours. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h.

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