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How to get to Granada

Most visitors reach Granada from Málaga airport, 126 km away: by bus in about 2 hours, by car in about 1 hour 30 minutes, or by train via Málaga María Zambrano. Seville, Córdoba and Madrid are linked by bus and train. Granada's own airport has fewer flights, so Málaga is usually the easiest way in.

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126 kmMálaga to Granada by road
2 hMálaga airport to Granada by bus
1 h 30By car on the A-92
3.1 kmOn foot from the train station to Terraza 6
At a glance

Journey times from the main starting points

Road signs pointing to the Alhambra and the Sierra Nevada
Road signs pointing to the Alhambra and the Sierra Nevada

Málaga airport or city

By road
126 km, about 1 h 30 on the A-92
Public transport
Alsa bus in about 2 hours from the airport (1 h 30 at best from Málaga bus station), or a direct Renfe Avant train in about 1 h 30 (three a day). See Málaga airport to Granada⁠.

Córdoba

By road
About 165 km, around 2 h
Public transport
Alsa buses and Renfe trains. Check the timetable.

Seville

By road
About 250 km, 2 h 30 to 3 h
Public transport
Alsa buses and Renfe trains. Check the timetable.

Madrid

By road
About 430 km, 4 h 15 to 4 h 30
Public transport
Renfe trains and Alsa buses. Check the timetable.

Road distances and drive times are typical figures. Public transport times and prices change by season, so check the operator before you book.

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Which way suits you

Granada Cathedral seen over the rooftops
Granada Cathedral seen over the rooftops
Arrive by trainTake a taxi from Granada station

Terraza 6 is 3.1 km from the station on foot, which is far with luggage.

DriveUse the A-92 and park before the old centre

Ask your host about access and parking before you arrive. See Parking⁠.

Plan day trips by busUse Alsa from Granada's bus station

The station is 4.9 km from Terraza 6 on foot, so take a taxi.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the best way to get to Granada?

From Málaga airport, the direct Alsa bus or a car. From Seville, Córdoba and Madrid, bus, train or car. See the table above.

How far is Granada from Málaga?

126 km by road. It takes about 1 hour 30 minutes by car on the A-92 and about 2 hours by bus from the airport.

Is there a train to Granada?

Yes. Renfe trains serve Granada station. From Málaga, three direct Avant trains a day each way take about 1 hour 30; other times mean a change at Antequera-Santa Ana and a much longer trip, so check renfe.com.

Should I fly into Granada or Málaga?

Málaga has far more flights. Granada-Jaén airport has fewer connections, and there is no direct flight between Málaga and Granada.

Can I visit Granada as a day trip?

You can, but the journey takes a large part of the day. We recommend at least one night. See How many days⁠.

Checked on 13 November 2026 Sources: Alsa bus timetables, Renfe train timetables
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