How to get to Granada from Málaga

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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 train which can get you there in 1h 59m. 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 £19.

Distance: 89 km

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£13

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£22

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2h 34m

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2h 4m

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2h 29m

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1h 59m

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from Málaga to Granada

How to get to Granada from Málaga by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Málaga to Granada is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • AlsaNormal
    16:001h30
    Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
    17:30Granada, Estación De Autobuses
    £131One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal
    16:001h30
    Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
    17:30Granada, Estación De Autobuses
    £131One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Renfe AVANT08835
    16:381h22
    Málaga María Zambrano
    18:00Granada station
    £211One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Renfe AVANT08855
    20:201h22
    Málaga María Zambrano
    21:42Granada station
    £211One-way
    0 changes
  • Renfe AVANT08815
    9:201h23
    Málaga María Zambrano
    10:43Granada station
    £211One-way
    0 changes
  • Renfe AVANT08664+AVE02076
    6:354h19
    Málaga María Zambrano
    10:54Granada station
    £511One-way
    1 change
  • AlsaNormal
    18:051h30
    Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
    19:35Granada, Estación De Autobuses
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • AlsaNormal
    9:251h35
    Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
    11:00Granada, Estación De Autobuses
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • AlsaNormal
    14:001h45
    Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
    15:45Granada, Estación De Autobuses
    £131One-way
    0 changes

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General Information about the journey from Malaga to Granada

Malaga and Granada are two popular tourist destinations in Southern Spain which are only 125 km apart. Despite their close proximity the only direct public transport connection between them is by bus. Passengers wishing to travel by plane would need to take a flight to Madrid from Malaga and then an onward connection to Granada. This is however an expensive and time-consuming method of making this short journey.

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FAQs: Málaga to Granada

Travel to Granada 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 Málaga to Granada.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Málaga and Granada including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Málaga to Granada is a coach with an average price of £13.

This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Granada:

A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Granada costing on average £22.

The fastest way to travel from Málaga to Granada is by train with an average journey time of 1h 59m.

Other travel options to Granada take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 4m.

The Málaga to Granada distance is approximately 89 km.
The average frequency per day from Málaga to Granada is:
  • Around 37 coaches per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Málaga and Granada as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Málaga to Granada:
  • Trains mostly depart from Málaga María Zambrano and arrive in Granada station.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Granada, Estación De Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Málaga to Granada, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, EMT Málaga to go to Granada by coach.
  • Travel with Renfe AVANT, Renfe, AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros to go to Granada by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Málaga to Granada with the following travel companies:
  • 37 direct coaches per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Renfe AVANT, AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
Omio customers who travel from Málaga to Granada often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Seville, Barcelona, Córdoba, Valencia. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Granada and these popular destinations at a great price.

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