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Compare train and bus for Málaga to Granada
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Granada among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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$18 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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How to get from Málaga to Granada by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Málaga to Granada is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal9:45 AM1h30Malaga, Estación de Autobuses11:15 AMGranada, Estación De Autobuses$191One-way0 transfers
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Normal9:45 AM1h30Malaga, Estación de Autobuses11:15 AMGranada, Estación De Autobuses$191One-way0 transfers
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Normal9:45 AM1h30Malaga, Estación de Autobuses11:15 AMGranada, Estación De Autobuses$191One-way0 transfers
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10293 · 021965:38 PM5h37Málaga María Zambrano11:15 PMGranada station$641One-way1 transfer
08694 · 082957:55 AM4h40Málaga María Zambrano12:35 PMGranada station$851One-way1 transfer
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021966:53 PM4h22Málaga María Zambrano11:15 PMGranada station$791One-way1 transfer
Normal10:45 AM1h45Malaga, Estación de Autobuses12:30 PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses$191One-way0 transfers
Normal9:45 AM2h00Malaga, Estación de Autobuses11:45 AMGranada, Estación De Autobuses$191One-way0 transfers
Normal9:00 AM2h00Malaga, Estación de Autobuses11:00 AMGranada, Estación De Autobuses$191One-way0 transfers
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How to Travel from Malaga to Granada
Malaga and Granada are two popular tourist destinations in Southern Spain which are only 125 km apart. Despite their close proximity the only direct public transport connection between them is by bus. Passengers wishing to travel by plane would need to take a flight to Madrid from Malaga and then an onward connection to Granada. This is, however, an expensive and time-consuming method of making this short journey.
Buses from Malaga to Granada | Trains from Malaga to Granada | Return trips from Granada to Malaga
Malaga to Granada Travel Comparison
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€12 |
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€29 |
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What is the best way to travel from Malaga to Granada?
Cheapest way to travel from Malaga to Granada
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Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Malaga to Granada. Buses traveling from Malaga to Granada depart from Malaga's bus station and take at least 1½ hours to arrive at Granada's bus station. Over 30 buses travel from Malaga to Granada every day, with the first bus departing Malaga at 7:00 a.m. All buses traveling from Malaga to Granada are operated by Alsa.
Fastest way to travel from Malaga to Granada
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Traveling by bus is the fastest way to travel from Malaga to Granada. More than 30 direct buses running from Malaga to Granada are offered daily, allowing travelers to choose the most convenient time to take their trip. Direct bus services from Malaga to Granada are offered by Alsa, and car sharing services provided by Bla Bla Car also available.
Most popular way to travel from Malaga to Granada

Taking the bus is the most popular way to travel from Malaga to Granada. Traveling from Malaga to Granada by bus is both faster and cheaper than taking the train. Buses between Malaga and Granada are direct, while trains require a change in Antequera Santa Ana. Alternatively, travelers that prefer to fly first have to go to Madrid to fly into Granada. Taking these factors into consideration, traveling by bus from Malaga to Granada is the most popular option.
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This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Granada:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Granada costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Granada take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 17m.
- Around 38 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Málaga and Granada as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Málaga María Zambrano and arrive in Granada station.
- Buses mostly depart from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Granada, Estación De Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe AVANT, Renfe, AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Granada by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Granada by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
- 38 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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