The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid to Alhambra
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
1 h 49 m
Average duration
1 h 51 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Alhambra is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Alhambra will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Of the 4 trains that leave Madrid for Alhambra every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 178 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 53 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 coach and train for Madrid to Alhambra
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Alhambra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £2.
Distance: 178 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£21 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Madrid to Alhambra train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:10 Madrid | 1h51 | 13:01 Alhambra | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:54 Madrid | 1h53 | 15:47 Alhambra | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:58 Madrid | 1h49 | 15:47 Alhambra | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Madrid to Alhambra
Distance 178 km |
Average train duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 07:58 |
Last train 19:31 |
Train companies: Renfe (13) from Madrid to Alhambra trainsRenfe (13) trains will get you between Madrid and Alhambra from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Renfe (13)
FAQs: Madrid to Alhambra train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Madrid and Alhambra
- Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains.
- Open daily from 05:30 to 22:00.
- Passion Food
- La Barrila
- Enrique Tomás
- Pic Nic
- Foodissimo!
- PureGusto
- Burger King
- Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
- 60 Balconies Urban Stay
- Only YOU Hotel Atocha
- SLEEP’N Atocha
- Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- On the ground floor of the main concourse.
- Metro lines: 1
- Bus lines: 10, 14, 24, 26, 32, 37, 54, 57, 59, 85, 86, 102, 121, 203
- Train lines: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C7, C8, C10
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