Written by Celine Fournier, David Garcia, Javier Garcia
30/08/2025
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Granada is served by the Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX), a primary bus station, and a well-connected train station, providing various entry and exit points for visitors.
By Air (Granada Airport - GRX):
Direct domestic flights are available from major Spanish cities like Madrid and Barcelona (approx. 1h - 1h 35m) . There are also a few direct international flights, such as to Amsterdam (approx. 3h) and previously London Gatwick .
From Granada Airport to the city center, a special ALSA bus service operates, taking around 45 minutes and costing approximately €3 .
Taxis from GRX to the city center typically cost between €25 and €35 and take about 25 minutes . Private transfers can also be pre-booked, starting from around €30 .
By Air (Malaga Airport - AGP):
Malaga Airport is a major international gateway, offering a wider range of flights. It is located about 125-134 km from Granada .
Direct ALSA buses run frequently from Malaga Airport to Granada Bus Station, with journeys lasting approximately 1h 30m to 2h 30m and tickets costing around €13-€14 .
While there is no direct train from Malaga Airport to Granada, one can take a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Antequera, then connect by bus to Granada. The train part to Antequera takes around 1h 18m, with overall journey times and costs varying .
Taxis or private transfers from Malaga Airport to Granada typically range from €120 to €180, with a travel time of about 1h 26m to 1h 30m . Shared shuttle services are also an option, priced around €20-€40 per person and taking 1h 30m to 2h .
By Train:
Granada Train Station offers high-speed (AVE) connections to cities such as Madrid, Seville, and Cordoba .
The high-speed train from Madrid to Granada takes approximately 3h 17m to 3h 47m, with tickets starting from around €22-€40 when booked in advance .
Trains to Granada from Seville can take about 2h 30m to 2h 45m and cost around €20 .
The train station is relatively central, about a 15-minute walk from the Cathedral, and is also served by local buses (lines 4, 21, 33) and taxis .
By Bus:
Granada's main bus station is located about 3 km northwest of the city center on Avenida de Juan Pablo II .
ALSA operates an extensive network, connecting Granada to numerous Spanish cities. For example, a bus from Madrid takes about 4h 30m . Buses from Malaga city to Granada range from 1h 30m to 2h 30m, with fares starting from €8-€14 .
Local city bus line 33 connects the bus station to the city center .
By Car Rental:
Car rental services are available at Granada Airport, Malaga Airport, and various locations within Granada city .
Driving from Malaga Airport to Granada typically takes about 1h 26m to 1h 30m via the A-45 and A-92 motorways .
Car rental prices can start from around $20-$35 per day for economy models, with companies like Europcar, Enterprise, and Alamo offering competitive rates .
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