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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 an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 89 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£13 Average Price Cheapest | £25 Average Price | £19 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Málaga to Granada, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Granada:
A coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Granada costing on average £25.
Other travel options to Granada take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 17m.
Tickets start at around £13 compared to roughly £19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £7. The journey takes 1h 58m versus 1h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Granada from Málaga by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Málaga to Granada is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Granada are Córdoba, Málaga, Antequera, Jaén and Seville. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Granada on Omio.
Córdoba is known for the Mezquita-Catedral and a historic centre shaped by Roman, Islamic and Christian influences. Its whitewashed patios, narrow lanes and warm Andalusian rhythm give the city a deeply atmospheric character.
Málaga is an Andalusian coastal city known for Picasso, the Alcazaba and a lively old centre. It blends beaches, art and a relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere with deep layers of Roman and Moorish history.
Antequera is an inland Andalusian city known for its churches, historic centre and wide views over the surrounding plain. Its character is strongly shaped by the nearby dolmens and the dramatic limestone formations of El Torcal.
Jaén is known for its olive oil, Moorish heritage and the grand Renaissance Cathedral at the heart of the old city. With steep streets, tapas bars and views from Castillo de Santa Catalina, it feels distinctly local.
Seville is the capital of Andalusia, known for flamenco, Moorish architecture and orange-lined streets. Around the cathedral and the Real Alcázar, it feels both grand and intensely local, with lively plazas and a warm, late-night rhythm.
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.
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.
This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Granada:
A coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Granada costing on average £25.
Other travel options to Granada take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 17m.
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.
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