How to get from Madrid to Granada
- 358 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 3h 34m
- 11 bus departures a day with ALSA
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 19 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Granada: flight. The two cities are about 358 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 19 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on September 19, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
358 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €34Checked Oct 1 | 1h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €28Omio catalogue, Oct 5 | 3h 34mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €19Omio catalogue, Oct 5 | 4h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€34Checked Oct 11h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€28Omio catalogue, Oct 53h 34m · directSee Train details
- Bus€19Omio catalogue, Oct 54h 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?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid–Barajas → F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airportflight
Iberia·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
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Flight prices by day, Madrid to Granada
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€31November 2026
€34Departures 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 5
Operators seen on these journeys
IberiaMadrid–Barajas-F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén AirportSee live options and dates →
RenfeMadrid-GranadaBook →ALSAMadrid Barajas-GranadaBook →On this route you travel with Iberia, Renfe, ALSA; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Granada works
Start with a Iberia flight from Madrid to Granada, about 1h 10m. In total it's roughly €55 over 1h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Madrid to Granada: common questions
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 €33. 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 Iberia, Renfe, ALSA.
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: Iberia
Route calculated: 19 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 19 Sep 2026