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Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum houses Velázquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces, making it essential for understanding European painting.
Cheapest price on 14 Oct
£29
Average ticket price on 14 Oct
£51
Fastest journey on 14 Oct
3 h 27 m
Average journey duration on 14 Oct
3 h 47 m
Trains on 14 Oct
26
Distance
359 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Granada to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Granada to Madrid will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
On Wed 14 Oct, we found 26 trains from Granada to Madrid, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 359 km distance in an average of 3 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 4 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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06015Trains from Granada to Madrid run on average 26 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:04, the last at 20:05. The fastest train covers the 359 km distance in 3h 17m.
Distance 359 km |
Average train duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 3h 17m |
First train 6:04 |
Last train 20:05 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 63 days |
The table below shows live departures for Granada to Madrid trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 14 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
02067+ 06097 | 6:09 Granada station | 4h39 | 10:48 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
02067 | 6:09 Granada station | 3h27 | 9:36 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
02067+ 02109 | 6:09 Granada station | 7h40 | 13:49 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
02067 · 02071 | 6:09 Granada station | 3h57 | 10:06 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
08475+ 06097 | 6:22 Granada station | 4h26 | 10:48 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
08475+ 02109 | 6:22 Granada station | 7h27 | 13:49 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
08475+ 02109 | 6:22 Granada station | 7h27 | 13:49 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
03933+ 02109 | 7:55 Granada station | 5h54 | 13:49 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
03933+ 06107 | 7:55 Granada station | 5h10 | 13:05 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
03933+ 06021 | 7:55 Granada station | 6h27 | 14:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
08525+ 02163 | 13:12 Granada station | 5h27 | 18:39 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
08525+ 02197 | 13:12 Granada station | 8h41 | 21:53 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
08525+ 09331 | 13:12 Granada station | 8h41 | 21:53 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
02167 | 15:00 Granada station | 3h39 | 18:39 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
02167+ 02187 | 15:00 Granada station | 6h46 | 21:46 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
02167+ 06015 | 15:00 Granada station | 4h04 | 19:04 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
02167 · 02361 | 15:00 Granada station | 4h10 | 19:10 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
08575+ 02197 | 16:22 Granada station | 5h31 | 21:53 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
08575+ 02183 | 16:22 Granada station | 4h19 | 20:41 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
08575+ 02187 | 16:22 Granada station | 5h24 | 21:46 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
02197 | 18:05 Granada station | 3h48 | 21:53 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
02197+ 02217 | 18:05 Granada station | 5h38 | 23:43 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
02197 · 02191 | 18:05 Granada station | 4h05 | 22:10 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
02197 · 02203 | 18:05 Granada station | 4h53 | 22:58 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
08505+ 02217 | 18:17 Granada station | 5h26 | 23:43 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
08505+ 02203 | 18:17 Granada station | 4h41 | 22:58 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Granada to Madrid by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Granada to Madrid trains use the Granada to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station pair. Use this guide to compare Granada and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Granada has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Granada.
ATMs are available at Granada.
Ticket office support is available at Granada. Information desks are available at Granada.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Granada: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Granada: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Granada.
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is 1 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Passion Food, La Barrila, Enrique Tomás, Pic Nic, Foodissimo!, PureGusto, Burger King
Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains. ATMs are in various points at the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are on the ground floor of the main concourse.
Luggage storage is open daily from 05:30 to 22:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
Nearby hotels include 60 Balconies Urban Stay, Only YOU Hotel Atocha, SLEEP’N Atocha.
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