How to get from Madrid to Granada
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Madrid to Granada by price and travel time.
- 358 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 15m
- 11 bus departures a day with ALSA
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 34m
direct
Train
€33
Cheapest
4h 30m
direct
Bus
€19
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Granada. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 358 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
358 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €34Checked Oct 14 | 1h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €7Omio catalogue, Oct 19 | 3h 34mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €21Omio catalogue, Oct 19 | 4h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€34Checked Oct 141h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€7Omio catalogue, Oct 193h 34m · directSee Train details
- Bus€21Omio catalogue, Oct 194h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Granada: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid Barajas → GranadabusALSA·4h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Madrid to Granada
ALSA runs 11 scheduled departures a day, the first at 03:30 and the last at 22:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 11 | 03:30 | 22:30 |
| Renfetrain | 4 | 07:20 | 19:50 |
All departuresALSA
- 03:30
- 09:00
- 09:15
- 11:00
- 12:30
- 16:00
- 17:00
- 18:30
- 19:30
- 20:30
- 22:30
All departuresRenfe
- 07:20
- 13:35
- 16:40
- 19:50
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 19
Operators seen on these journeys
RenfeMadrid-GranadaBook →
IberiaMadrid–Barajas-F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with ALSA, Renfe, Iberia; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Granada works
Start with a ALSA bus from Madrid Barajas to Granada, about 4h 30m. In total it's roughly €19 over 4h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Madrid to Granada: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Granada?
The most useful route takes about 4h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Madrid to Granada?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 03:30 and the last at 22:30, from Madrid Barajas, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Madrid to Granada?
11 a day with ALSA, between 03:30 and 22:30.
Which station does the bus from Madrid to Granada leave from?
Madrid Barajas with ALSA, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Madrid to Granada?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 07:20 and the last at 19:50, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Madrid to Granada?
4 a day with Renfe, between 07:20 and 19:50.
How far is Granada from Madrid?
About 358 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Granada cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €19 to €22. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Madrid to Granada?
On this route you travel with ALSA, Renfe, Iberia.
Can you get from Madrid to Granada without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 23m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Granada?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: ALSA
Route calculated: 20 Oct 2026