How to get from Málaga to Granada
- 91 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 1h 22m
- 48 bus departures a day with ALSA
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 22m
direct
Train
€10
Cheapest
1h 30m
direct
Bus
€8
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 3 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Málaga to Granada. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 91 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.
91 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €23Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 1h 22mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €6Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 1h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€23Omio catalogue, Oct 31h 22m · directSee Train details
- Bus€6Omio catalogue, Oct 31h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Málaga 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.
- 1Málaga → GranadabusALSA·1h 30m
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.
Departures from Málaga to Granada
ALSA runs 48 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:45 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 48 | 00:45 | 23:30 |
| Renfetrain | 3 | 09:20 | 20:20 |
| Regional connectionbus | 12 | — | — |
All departuresALSA
- 00:45
- 01:00
- 03:00
- 05:30
- 06:00
- 07:00
- 07:30
- 08:00
- 08:30
- 09:00
- 09:25
- 10:00
- 10:15
- 10:45
- 11:15
- 11:25
- 11:30
- 12:00
- 12:15
- 12:30
- 12:45
- 13:00
- 13:30
- 14:00
- 14:15
- 14:30
- 15:00
- 15:30
- 16:15
- 16:30
- 16:45
- 17:00
- 17:30
- 18:05
- 18:15
- 18:30
- 19:00
- 19:30
- 20:00
- 20:05
- 20:30
- 21:00
- 21:30
- 22:00
- 22:45
- 23:00
- 23:15
- 23:30
All departuresRenfe
- 09:20
- 16:38
- 20:20
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 Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with ALSA, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Málaga to Granada works
Start with a ALSA bus from Málaga to Granada, about 1h 30m. In total it's roughly €8 over 1h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Málaga to Granada: common questions
How long does it take to get from Málaga to Granada?
The most useful route takes about 1h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Málaga to Granada?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 00:45 and the last at 23:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Málaga to Granada?
48 a day with ALSA, between 00:45 and 23:30.
When is the first train from Málaga to Granada?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 09:20 and the last at 20:20, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Málaga to Granada?
3 a day with Renfe, between 09:20 and 20:20.
How far is Granada from Málaga?
About 91 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Málaga to Granada cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €8 to €12. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Málaga to Granada?
On this route you travel with ALSA, Renfe.
Can you get from Málaga to Granada without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 1h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Málaga 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: 3 Oct 2026