Route guide

Madrid → Granada

360 km · Spain to Spain · Fastest: 2h by train · Cheapest: €18+ by bus

How to travel from Madrid to Granada

There are 3 ways to travel between Madrid and Granada — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€37–105

Duration: 2h

via Renfe (AVE)

~5.0 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€18–45

Duration: 5h 9m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~10 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

Not practical for this route.

🚗Car

€43–79

Duration: 4h

~61 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Madrid and Granada highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 360 km this is a comfortable weekend trip — train or flight both work.
Direct or connecting trains cover this route. Advance fares (1–2 months out) drop prices significantly.
Both Madrid and Granada are in Spain — no border crossing, single currency, single rail network.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Madrid to Granada — every option in detail

Madrid to Granada by train

Trains between Madrid and Granada run within the Spain national rail network. The typical end-to-end journey is around 2h.

Operators on this corridor include Renfe (AVE).

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €37 to €105. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

On routes under 600 km like this one, train often beats flight door-to-door once you factor in airport check-in and transfers.

Climate footprint: about 5.0 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 56 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~51 kg on this distance.

Madrid to Granada by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Madrid and Granada with a typical journey of 5h 9m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €18 when booked in advance, rising to €45 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Madrid to Granada by flight

Flight is not a typical choice for this 360 km route.

Madrid to Granada by car

The driving distance from Madrid to Granada is approximately 414 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 4h of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €43–79 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Climate footprint: approximately 61 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Madrid and Granada is approximately 360 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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