What is the cheapest way to get from Generalife to Madrid?

The cheapest way to get from Generalife to Madrid is to rideshare which costs €18 - €20 and takes 5h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Generalife to Madrid?

The fastest way to get from Generalife to Madrid is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs €40 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Generalife and Madrid?

No, there is no direct bus from Generalife to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Paseo del Padre Manjón - Rey Chico and arriving at Estación Sur de Autobuses via Granada and Estación de Autobuses de Granada. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Generalife to Madrid?

The distance between Generalife and Madrid is 594 km. The road distance is 419.9 km.

How do I travel from Generalife to Madrid without a car?

The best way to get from Generalife to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €45 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Generalife to Madrid?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Generalife to Madrid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Generalife to Madrid bus from?

Generalife to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de Autobuses de Granada station.

Train, bus or fly from Generalife to Madrid?

The best way to get from Generalife to Madrid is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €45 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €65 and takes 6h 51m, you could also fly, which costs €40 - €260 and takes 3h 38m.

Where does the Generalife to Madrid bus arrive?

Generalife to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Can I drive from Generalife to Madrid?

Yes, the driving distance between Generalife to Madrid is 420 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Generalife to Madrid.

Where can I stay near Madrid?

There are 6829+ hotels available in Madrid.

Can I share a ride from Generalife to Madrid?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Generalife and Madrid. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Generalife to Madrid - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Generalife to Madrid by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, rideshare, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from Granada to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesAve
5h 4m
€47–132
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Grenade to Madrid416 km
5h 23m
€18–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Granada to Estación Sur de AutobusesAlsa
6h 51m
€24–62
Drive 419.9 km
1. Drive from Generalife to Madrid419.9 km
4h 23m
€67–96
Fly from Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport
1. Fly from Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)GRX - MAD
3h 38m
€41–256
Bus via Jaén
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Granada to JaenALSA - Gr-Jaen / ...
2. Take the bus from Jaén to Estación Sur de Autobuses601
7h 45m
€41–81
Train to Málaga Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Granada to Malaga Maria Zambrano
2. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)AGP - MAD
6h 2m
€55–262

Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) flights

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1h 10mAverage Duration

€31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 594.4 km
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Generalife, Spain and Madrid, Spain?

Renfe AVE operates a train from Granada to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 3 times a day. Tickets cost €50–110 and the journey takes 3h 32m. Renfe Viajeros also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Estación de Autobuses de Granada to Estación Sur de Autobuses every 3 hours. Tickets cost €22–60 and the journey takes 5h.

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