The cheapest and fastest coaches from Granada station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£21
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£26
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
4 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
4 h 39 m
Buses on 18 Sept
18
Distance
358 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Granada station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Granada station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £21.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 18 buses from Granada station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, including 18 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 358 km distance in an average of 4 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Normal16:305h00Granada, Estación De Autobuses21:30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£211One-way0 changes
Normal18:005h00Granada, Estación De Autobuses23:00Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£211One-way0 changes
Normal17:305h00Granada, Estación De Autobuses22:30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£211One-way0 changes
Normal7:005h00Granada, Estación De Autobuses12:00Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£211One-way0 changes
Normal13:005h00Granada, Estación De Autobuses18:00Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£211One-way0 changes
Supra Economy9:004h30Granada, Estación De Autobuses13:30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£381One-way0 changes
Supra Economy15:004h30Granada, Estación De Autobuses19:30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£381One-way0 changes
Supra Economy2:004h30Granada, Estación De Autobuses6:30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£381One-way0 changes
Supra Economy9:004h45Granada, Estación De Autobuses13:45Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)£401One-way0 changes
Supra Economy2:005h00Granada, Estación De Autobuses7:00Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)£391One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Granada station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Granada station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £24, while a flight costs an average of £136.
Distance: 358 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£25 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest | £136 Average Price | £66 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Granada station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes:
A train is £1 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Granada station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes costing on average £25.
A train is £112 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Granada station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes costing on average £136.
Other travel options to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 44m.
Coach takes on average 4h 54m.
Tickets start at around £25 compared to roughly £66 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £41. The journey takes 4h 54m versus 4h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Granada station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes bus times
The table below shows live departures for Granada station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 7:00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 5h00 | 12:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Supra Economy | 9:00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 4h30 | 13:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Supra Economy | 9:00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 4h45 | 13:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 10:00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 5h00 | 15:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 13:00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 5h00 | 18:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 14:00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 5h00 | 19:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Supra Economy | 15:00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 4h30 | 19:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 4h30 | 20:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 4h50 | 20:50 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 5h00 | 21:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 18:00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 5h00 | 23:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 18:30 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 5h15 | 23:45 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 18:30 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 5h30 | 0:00 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 18:30 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 5h00 | 23:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
Supra Economy | 2:00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 5h00 | 7:00 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
Supra Economy | 2:00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 4h30 | 6:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Granada station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Buses from Granada station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes run on average 18 times per day, taking around 4h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £13 by train.
There are 17 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:00, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 358 km distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 358 km |
Average bus duration 4h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 5h 0m |
First bus 5:00 |
Last bus 23:30 |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 84 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra from Granada station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesYou can travel by bus between Granada station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra for as low as £13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Granada station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Granada station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa Supra
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Within 48 hours, a fee applies.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa Supra
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Alsa Supra
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
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