The cheapest and fastest coaches from Málaga to Granada
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 16 m
Buses per day
36
Distance
89 km
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 £6.
Of the 36 buses that leave Málaga for Granada every day 36 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 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 30 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.










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 £11. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 44m. 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 £11, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 89 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£13 Average Price Cheapest | £23 Average Price |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 05:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 06:45 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 06:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 07:45 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 07:00 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 2h15 | 09:15 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 07:30 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 09:15 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 07:30 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 2h30 | 10:00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 08:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 2h00 | 10:00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 08:45 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 10:15 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 08:45 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 2h00 | 10:45 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 09:15 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 2h15 | 11:30 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 09:45 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 2h15 | 12:00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 09:45 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 11:30 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 10:15 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 12:00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 10:30 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 2h30 | 13:00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 11:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 2h00 | 13:00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 11:30 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 2h15 | 13:45 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 12:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 13:45 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 12:30 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 2h15 | 14:45 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 13:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 14:45 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 13:30 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 2h10 | 15:40 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 14:00 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 2h15 | 16:15 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 14:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h50 | 15:50 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 14:30 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 16:15 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 16:30 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 2h00 | 17:00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:15 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 2h15 | 17:30 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:45 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 17:30 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:00 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 2h30 | 18:30 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:30 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 2h00 | 18:30 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 17:30 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 2h15 | 19:45 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 18:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 19:45 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 18:00 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 2h15 | 20:15 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 18:30 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 2h00 | 20:30 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 18:30 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 20:15 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 19:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 20:45 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 20:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 21:45 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 21:45 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 2h15 | 00:00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 22:15 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 00:00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 21 November | |||||
Normal | 04:30 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 2h15 | 06:45 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Málaga to Granada
Buses from Málaga to Granada run on average 36 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £11 by train.
There are 36 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.
Distance 89 km |
Average bus duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 36 |
Direct buses 36 |
Fastest bus 1h 45m |
First bus 02:00 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Málaga to GranadaYou can travel by bus between Málaga to Granada with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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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.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Granada, Estación De Autobuses, located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Málaga and Granada
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas 24 (0.4 km)
- Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 4, 19, 20 Train: C1, C2
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the arrivals area.
- Bus: A, C1, C2 Train: C1
- 06:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas Bar (in the station)
- Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 3, 10, 33
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