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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.
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
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.
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.
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NormalOmio 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
Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£14 Average Price Cheapest | £23 Average Price |
2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m 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.
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.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 12:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 2h00 | 14:00 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 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 2h00 | 15:30 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 14:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 15:45 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 14:30 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 2h10 | 16:40 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h50 | 16:50 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:00 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 2h15 | 17:15 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:30 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 17:15 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 17:30 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 2h00 | 18:00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:15 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 2h15 | 18:30 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:45 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 18:30 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 17:00 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 2h30 | 19:30 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 17:30 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 2h00 | 19:30 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 18:05 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h55 | 20:00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 18:30 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 2h15 | 20:45 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 19:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 20:45 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 19:00 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 2h15 | 21:15 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 19:30 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 2h00 | 21:30 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 19:30 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 21:15 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 20:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 21:45 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 21:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 22:45 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 22:45 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 2h15 | 1:00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 23:15 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 1:00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 5:30 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 2h15 | 7:45 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 6:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 7:45 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 7:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 8:45 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 8:00 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 2h15 | 10:15 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 8:30 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 2h30 | 11:00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 8:30 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 10:15 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 9:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 2h00 | 11:00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 9:25 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h35 | 11:00 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 9:25 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 2h00 | 11:25 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 10:15 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 2h15 | 12:30 Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
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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.
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 |
Discover the best of Granada — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Granada trip today.
Fine arts museum inside the Palace of Charles V, showing paintings and sculpture from Granada and Andalusia in a major historic setting.
Archaeological museum in a restored old house, with Iberian, Roman and Islamic pieces that trace Granada’s long urban history.
Museum dedicated to Federico García Lorca in the poet’s summer home, with personal objects and context on his life and work.
Historic Moorish quarter of steep lanes, white houses and small plazas. Best explored on foot for atmosphere, viewpoints and street life.
Popular square and viewpoint facing the Alhambra. Come for one of Granada’s classic panoramas, especially around sunset.
Traditional district known for cave houses, hillside paths and flamenco heritage. Distinctive, atmospheric and quieter by day than the centre.
A hearty bean and rice stew with morcilla and pork. Strongly linked to Granada’s colder months and classic home-style cooking in the province.
Broad beans sautéed with cured ham, often served with egg. A simple, iconic Granadan tapa celebrating local spring produce and Andalusian pork.
A mixed platter of pork cuts, sausage, chips, fried eggs and peppers. It is a famous Granadan bar dish, especially associated with late-night eating.
Elegant central restaurant known for refined Andalusian cooking and polished service in a historic setting near the cathedral.
Traditional bodega-style spot famous for generous tapas, local dishes and a lively old-Granada atmosphere.
Established restaurant serving Granadan and Andalusian dishes with a more formal feel, close to the city centre and cathedral area.
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.
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.
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Granada, Estación De Autobuses -> Plaza Isabel la Católica, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses is 1 km from Málaga city centre. Public transport options include:
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas 24 (0.4 km), Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station, near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Malaga, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Malaga, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) is 7 km from Málaga city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals area.
Ticket office support is available at Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3).
Available at Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3): Elevators, ramps.
Granada, Estación De Autobuses is 1 km from Granada city centre. Public transport options include:
Granada, Estación De Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas Bar (in the station), Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Granada, Estación De Autobuses.
Available at Granada, Estación De Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Granada, Estación De Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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