There are 7 ways to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Granada Station by train, bus, car or plane
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Bus via Madrid Estacion Sur
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Take the bus from Madrid Estacion Sur to Granada
Drive
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Drive from Madrid Atocha Station to Granada Station
Fly to Granada
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Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Granada (GRX)
Fly to Malaga, bus
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Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Malaga (AGP)
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Take the bus from Aeropuerto Malaga to Granada
Fly to Almeria, train
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Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Almeria (LEI)
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Take the train from Almeria to Granada
Madrid Atocha Station to Granada Station by walk, train and tram
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Granada Station is 112.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Granada Station is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Granada Station is 1.5 metres.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Granada Station is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 6h 49m.
The quickest way to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Granada Station is to train which costs €55 - €110 and takes 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid Atocha Station to Granada Station. However, there are services departing from Reina Sofía and arriving at Granada via Madrid Estacion Sur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid Atocha Station to Granada Station. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and arriving at Granada - Estación de Autobuses via Estación Ferrocarril. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Madrid Atocha Station and Granada Station is 357 km. The road distance is 413.1 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Granada Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €55 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Granada Station, including transfers.
Madrid Atocha Station to Granada Station bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid Estacion Sur station.
Madrid Atocha Station to Granada Station train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.
The best way to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Granada Station is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €55 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus via Madrid Estacion Sur, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 59m, you could also fly, which costs €35 - €180 and takes 4h 3m.

- Distance: 356.9 km
- Duration: 3h 40m
What companies run services between Madrid Atocha Station, Spain and Granada Station, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Granada 3 times a day. Tickets cost €55 - €110 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid Estacion Sur to Granada hourly. Tickets cost €30 - €45 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €270
Flights from Madrid to Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €180
Flights from Madrid to Almeria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €360

- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Madrid to Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €26 - €130

- Website
- kuwaitairways.com
Flights from Madrid to Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €290

Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €110
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- €55 - €75
- Promo+
- €64 - €69
- Flexible
- €85 - €110

Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Almeria to Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14 - €18
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros

A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Madrid Estacion Sur to Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Aeropuerto Malaga to Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12 - €17
- Website
- ALSA

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Madrid to Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21 - €26
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Madrid Airport to Granada Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Madrid Atocha Station to Granada Station bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Granada station.
Madrid Atocha Station to Granada Station train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Granada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Atocha Station to Granada Station is 413 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Madrid Atocha Station to Granada Station.
Iberia offers flights from Madrid Airport to Granada Airport.
There are 313+ hotels available in Granada Station. Prices start at €87 per night.