Málaga to Granada bus with Alsa

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Málaga to Granada

Showing times and prices for 21 Aug

Cheapest price

£13

Average price

£13

Fastest journey

1 h 30 m

Average duration

1 h 37 m

Buses per day

39

Distance

89 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Málaga to Granada is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Málaga to Granada will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.

Fast coaches

Of the 39 buses that leave Málaga for Granada every day 39 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 89 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .

The slowest buses will take 1 h 45 m 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.

  • AlsaNormal
    19:302h00
    Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)
    21:30Granada, Estación De Autobuses
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • AlsaNormal
    9:002h00
    Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
    11:00Granada, Estación De Autobuses
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • AlsaNormal
    8:302h30
    Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)
    11:00Granada, Estación De Autobuses
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • AlsaNormal
    16:001h30
    Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
    17:30Granada, Estación De Autobuses
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • AlsaNormal
    14:001h45
    Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
    15:45Granada, Estación De Autobuses
    £131One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Málaga to Granada

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Granada among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. 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 coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £21.

Distance: 89 km

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Train

£14

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Cheapest

£23

Average Price

2h 37m

Average total duration

2h 7m

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2h 30m

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2h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Málaga to Granada bus times

The table below shows live departures for Málaga to Granada coaches for today, Thursday 20 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
AlsaNormal12:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
2h00
14:00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal12:30 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)
2h15
14:45 Granada, Estación De Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal13:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
1h45
14:45 Granada, Estación De Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal13:30 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)
2h00
15:30 Granada, Estación De Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal14:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
1h45
15:45 Granada, Estación De Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal14:30 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
2h10
16:40 Granada, Estación De Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal15:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
1h50
16:50 Granada, Estación De Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal15:00 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)
2h15
17:15 Granada, Estación De Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal15:30 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
1h45
17:15 Granada, Estación De Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal16:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
17:30 Granada, Estación De Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal16:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
2h00
18:00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal16:15 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)
2h15
18:30 Granada, Estación De Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal16:45 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
1h45
18:30 Granada, Estación De Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal17:00 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)
2h30
19:30 Granada, Estación De Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal17:30 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
2h00
19:30 Granada, Estación De Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal18:05 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
1h55
20:00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal18:30 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)
2h15
20:45 Granada, Estación De Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal19:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
1h45
20:45 Granada, Estación De Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal19:00 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)
2h15
21:15 Granada, Estación De Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal19:30 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)
2h00
21:30 Granada, Estación De Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal19:30 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
1h45
21:15 Granada, Estación De Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal20:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
1h45
21:45 Granada, Estación De Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal21:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
1h45
22:45 Granada, Estación De Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal22:45 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)
2h15
1:00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal23:15 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
1h45
1:00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal5:30 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)
2h15
7:45 Granada, Estación De Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal6:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
1h45
7:45 Granada, Estación De Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal7:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
1h45
8:45 Granada, Estación De Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal8:00 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)
2h15
10:15 Granada, Estación De Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal8:30 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)
2h30
11:00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal8:30 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
1h45
10:15 Granada, Estación De Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal9:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
2h00
11:00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal9:25 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
1h35
11:00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal9:25 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
2h00
11:25 Granada, Estación De Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal10:15 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)
2h15
12:30 Granada, Estación De Autobuses0 changesdirect

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Why should you book Málaga to Granada coaches with Omio?

Alsa as well as EMT Málaga offer coaches services from Málaga to Granada.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Málaga to Granada.

Why book with Omio vs Alsa?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Alsa, but also compare tickets for the likes of EMT Málaga to find the best option for your trip from Málaga to Granada.
  • Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Alsa with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Málaga to Granada.

Why book with Omio over Checkmybus, Rome2rio or Busbud?

  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Málaga to Granada.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Málaga to Granada

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Buses from Málaga to Granada run on average 37 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.

There are 37 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:00, the last at 23:15. The fastest coach covers the 89 km distance in 1h 45m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
89 km
Average bus duration
2h 7m
Cheapest ticket price
£12
Buses per day
37
Direct buses
37
Fastest bus
1h 45m
First bus
2:00
Last bus
23:15
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
91 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, EMT Málaga from Málaga to GranadaYou can travel by bus between Málaga to Granada with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, EMT Málaga for as low as £12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

Alsa

About
Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain and a subsidiary of the UK’s National Express. It operates an extensive network of regional, national, and international routes, transporting more than 300 million passengers annually. Alsa’s modern fleet offers varying levels of comfort and amenities. The standard Alsa Normal buses include free Wi-Fi, onboard bathrooms, footrests, and entertainment. For a more premium experience, Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus, and Alsa Premium services provide enhanced comfort and luxury features.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 45m
Cheapest Price
£12
Alsa frequency
34 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for an additional fee; must be packed.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must travel in the hold.

BlaBlaCar

About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
4 a day

EMT Málaga

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 8m
Cheapest Price
£14
EMT Málaga frequency
3 a day

Complete guide to Granada

Things to do in Granada

Discover the best of Granada — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Granada trip today.

  • Recommended

Museo de Bellas Artes de Granada

Fine arts museum inside the Palace of Charles V, showing paintings and sculpture from Granada and Andalusia in a major historic setting.

  • Recommended

Museo Arqueológico y Etnológico de Granada

Archaeological museum in a restored old house, with Iberian, Roman and Islamic pieces that trace Granada’s long urban history.

  • Recommended

Museo Casa Natal Federico García Lorca - Huerta de San Vicente

Museum dedicated to Federico García Lorca in the poet’s summer home, with personal objects and context on his life and work.

Euro (€)

Granada is budget-friendly for Spain: tapas can be low-cost, local buses are cheap, and hotels are usually cheaper than in Madrid, Barcelona, or Seville.

Average meal costs

Budget
€8-12 for a budget meal.
Mid-range
€18-30 per person for a mid-range meal.
Fine dining
€50+ per person for fine dining.
Coffee
€1.50-3 for a coffee.

Tipping culture

Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. In cafés and taxis, rounding up the bill is common but not expected.

Coaches from Malaga to Granada

Visiting the historic city of Granada from Malaga is simple, with daily bus connections from both the city centre and Malaga Airport. Alsa provides at least 30 buses every day, with multiple departures every hour from morning to late evening and with journey times as short as 1 hour 30 minutes, travellers can be in Granada in no time.

Which coach companies travel from Malaga to Granada?

Buses from Malaga to Granada are operated by Alsa, but not all services are the same. Travellers can book standard Alsa coaches or opt for Alsa Supra services, which include luxury features like WiFi, VIP waiting areas and on-board entertainment.

How long is the coach from Malaga to Granada?

The coach journey from Malaga to Granada isn't a long one. Journey times range from 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. Generally speaking, buses originating at the airport take 20-30 minutes longer, so those in a hurry will want to catch coaches from the Estación de Autobuses.

How many coaches are there from Malaga to Granada?

There's no shortage of buses from Malaga to Granada. Whenever travellers need to make the trip, they will find 30-31 choices every day of the week, with a good spread of morning, afternoon and evening departure times.

What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Malaga to Granada?

Departure coach station: There are two departure points for buses from Malaga to Granada. Firstly, travellers can board at Malaga - Costa del Sol Airport. This is a good option for those arriving by plane, as well as those staying in resorts like Marbella or Torremolinos. However, buses from the Estación de Autobuses are more convenient for those coming from the city centre (and are slightly faster). The bus station can be found next to Maria Zambrano Railway Station and around 1.5 miles from the cruise port.

Arrival coach station: All buses to Granada from Malaga will arrive at the city's Estación de Autobuses. The bus station is around a mile northwest of the ancient city centre, on the Av. de Juan Pablo II. To reach the Alhambra or Albaicin, travellers can take taxis or the 33 bus, which runs straight into the heart of Granada.

FAQs: Málaga to Granada coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Málaga to Granada 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 Granada, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Málaga to Granada can start from as little as £12 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Málaga to Granada is £14; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Málaga to Granada is 1h 45m to travel the 89 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Málaga to Granada leaves at 2:00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Málaga to Granada leaves at 23:15.
Yes, there are 37 direct coaches a day from Málaga to Granada with Alsa, BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Málaga to Granada, you can count on Alsa, BlaBlaCar, EMT Málaga for the best way to get you to Granada. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Málaga and Granada and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Málaga , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Malaga, Estación de Autobuses, Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) . When arriving in Granada , you can end your route in coach stations like Granada, Estación De Autobuses.Passengers board the coach most frequently from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1 km away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Granada, Estación De Autobuses, located 1 away from the city centre.
A day trip to Granada from Málaga is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 45m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Málaga to Granada is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Málaga and Granada including taking a train and coach.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Málaga to Granada:
  • Alsa
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Accessible seating.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Málaga to Granada for coach company Alsa.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Málaga to Granada depends on the coach companies:
  • Alsa
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company Alsa.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Málaga to Granada.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Málaga to Granada:
  • Alsa
    • One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Málaga to Granada:
  • Alsa
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Málaga to Granada. The following conditions apply:
  • Alsa
    • Small pets allowed in carriers
    • larger pets must travel in the hold.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Málaga to Granada with the following coach company: Alsa
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Málaga to Granada with the following coach company: Alsa.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Málaga to Granada with the following coach company: Alsa.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Málaga and Granada

Most Málaga to Granada buses use the Malaga, Estación de Autobuses to Granada, Estación De Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Málaga and Granada bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Málaga
Arrival bus stations in Granada

Which Málaga station do buses to Granada leave from?

Buses from Málaga to Granada leave from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses. The station is 1 km from Málaga city centre at Paseo de los Tilos, s/n, 29006 Malaga, Spain.
Malaga, Estación de AutobusesPaseo de los Tilos, s/n, 29006 Malaga, SpainWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Malaga, Estación de Autobuses from Málaga city centre

Malaga, Estación de Autobuses is 1 km from Málaga city centre. Public transport options include:

BusM-260, M-161 · 3m · £0.90 · every ~3 min
4, 19, N3 · 8m · £2 · every ~11 min
M-113 · 1h 36m · £7 · every ~3 min

Malaga, Estación de Autobuses bus station facilities and services

Malaga, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas 24 (0.4 km), Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station, near the main entrance.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Malaga, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Malaga, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.

Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)Av. del Comandante Garcia Morato, Malaga, SpainWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) from Málaga city centre

Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) is 7 km from Málaga city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainC1 · 14m · £0.90 · every ~6 min
BusA · 21m · £4 · every ~5 min
A · 35m · £4 · every ~5 min
ALSA - Mo-Ma · 2h 2m · £6

Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) bus station facilities and services

Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals area.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3).

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3): Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3): Elevators, ramps.

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