Day trip from Sierra Nevada to Granada by bus
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Granada is known for the Alhambra and its striking mix of Moorish and Catholic heritage. The Albaicín, tapas bars and student life give the city a lively but historic feel.
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Compare train and flight for Madrid to Sierra Nevada
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Sierra Nevada among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £51 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £51, while a flight costs an average of £159.
Distance: 370 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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£51 Average Price Cheapest | £159 Average Price |
4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Sierra Nevada
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Sierra Nevada, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Sierra Nevada is a train with an average price of £51.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Sierra Nevada:
A train is £108 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Sierra Nevada costing on average £159.
The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Sierra Nevada is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 27m.
Other travel options to Sierra Nevada take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Madrid and Sierra Nevada including taking a train and flight.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Sierra Nevada
How to get to Sierra Nevada from Madrid by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Sierra Nevada is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IB1019
6:40 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 7:55 Granada Airport £87 1 One-way 0 changes
Cheapest
- IB1019
6:40 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 7:55 Granada Airport £87 1 One-way 0 changes
Fastest
- IB1019
6:40 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 7:55 Granada Airport £87 1 One-way 0 changes
Other options
- IB1025
19:55 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 21:10 Granada Airport £131 1 One-way 0 changes
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Best day trips from Sierra Nevada by bus
The most popular day trips by bus from Sierra Nevada are Granada. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Sierra Nevada on Omio.
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FAQs: Madrid to Sierra Nevada
Travel to Sierra Nevada easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Sierra Nevada.
There are 2 options to travel between Madrid and Sierra Nevada including taking a train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Sierra Nevada is a train with an average price of £51.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Sierra Nevada:
A train is £108 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Sierra Nevada costing on average £159.
The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Sierra Nevada is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 27m.
Other travel options to Sierra Nevada take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
The Madrid to Sierra Nevada distance is approximately 370 km.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Sierra Nevada is:
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Sierra Nevada as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Sierra Nevada:
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Granada Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Granada station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Sierra Nevada, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling, CitizenPlane to go to Sierra Nevada by flight.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe ALVIA to go to Sierra Nevada by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Sierra Nevada with the following travel companies:
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, CitizenPlane.
- 4 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe ALVIA.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Sierra Nevada often also extend their vacation to go to Granada, Granada station, Málaga, Seville, Cenes de la Vega. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sierra Nevada and these popular destinations at a great price.
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