Málaga - Granada: All Transport Options Explained (Bus, Train, Airport)

To travel from Málaga to Granada or vice versa there are several options. Here, we break down all available options and recommend the best choices considering duration, comfort, and price.

You can travel between Granada and Málaga by bus, train, or car, and there are also direct connections from Málaga Airport. The distance between Málaga and Granada is 126 km (78 miles), and the shortest distance between Granada and Málaga Airport is 135 km (84 miles).


The bus is the cheapest option, with more frequent service but somewhat less comfort, while the train is more expensive, with less frequent service but greater comfort. But sometimes you can get a train ticket for as low as 18 euros.

Travelling from Málaga to Granada on a Bus

This is the cheapest but not the fastest option. It takes about 1h 45 min. to arrive to Granada from Málaga.

Málaga - Granada Bus Ticket Prices

The average ticket price is about 13 euros for a one-way trip and 26 euros for a round trip. Tickets for Málaga Bus Station and Málaga Airport cost the same.

There are also 3-trip Frequent Traveller Pass available (valid for one person only), with each trip costing 8 euros, but since you'll probably only be traveling once each way, it's not the best option for you.

There is a special bus service called Supra, which offers very comfortable seats, Wi-Fi connection, an entertainment screen, and a bottle of water, however, this service is usually available for longer routes, such as Madrid, and it's rarely available for Málaga.

Granada - Málaga Bus Schedules

There are more than 20 daily buses from Granada Bus Station to Málaga. Some of them have Málaga Airport as a final destination, and almost all of them stop at Málaga Bus Station (Paseo de los Tilos s/n).

The distance from Málaga Bus Station to Málaga Airport is around 10 km (6 miles), and it only takes about 30 mins by bus.

The first bus from Granada to Málaga Airport departs at 02:00 (2 a.m.) in the morning reaching Málaga Airport at 03:45 (3:45 a.m). It does not stop at Málaga Bus Station.

The last bus departs from Granada at 22:30 (10:30 p.m.), stop-off at Malaga at 00:15 (00:15 a.m.), reaching the airport at 00:45 (12:45 a.m.)

Málaga - Granada Bus Schedules

In the morning, the first bus departs from Málaga Airport at 05:30 (5:45 a.m.), arrives in Málaga at 06:00 (6:00 a.m.), and reaches Granada at 07:45 (7:45 a.m.).

In the evening, the last bus departs from Málaga Airport at 22:45 (10:45 p.m.), stop-off in Málaga at 23:15 (11:15 p.m.), reaching Granada at 01:00 (1 a.m. the following night).

Please check the timetables, as they may change.

Where to Buy Málaga - Granada Bus Tickets?

The bus service connecting Granada to Málaga is operated by the company Alsa (belongs to the British National Express / Mobico Group).

You can check availability and buy tickets in advance on their website. They charge 2.60 euros extra if you buy online (per person). But if you register for their free Plus account, there's no commission.

You can also purchase Málaga - Granada bus tickets at the bus station. However, there's no guarantee that tickets will be available on the same day, so make sure to purchase in advance.

Granada - Málaga by Train

There are direct trains from Granada to Málaga, called Avant, that do not require any transfers. For some services, Ave-Avant, you need to change trains at Antequera-Santa Ana, but you still buy just one ticket for the whole journey.

It takes around 1 hour and 18 minutes from Málaga to Granada by Avant direct train, but the journey can take between 1.5 and 3 hours if you take Ave-Avant because of the waiting time at Antequera station. So please pay attention to the journey time when you book your ticket.

Strangely enough, direct trains are much cheaper, so try to book these if their timetables suit your schedule. You can get them for as little as 18 euros.

If you travel from Málaga to Granada by Ave-Avant the price rises to 35-55 euros aprox, including the train connecting Antequera with Granada. It's more expensive than travelling by bus but more comfortable.

Where can I buy Málaga - Granada Train Tickets?

Train tickets are sold online through the official Renfe website.

There is no extra cost for buying tickets online and they usually have special offers on selected dates, and discounts for round trips, pensioners, students and large families.

Málaga - Granada: Other Travel Options

Get from Málaga to Granada by Taxi

You can take a taxi from Granada to Málaga, but the price is about 135-160 euros. This option is expensive, especially if you are traveling alone, but it's fast and comfortable.

Obviously, if you share a taxi with others, it will be less expensive.

More information about taxis in Granada Taxi.

Rent a Car to Travel from Granada to Málaga

If you rent a car, getting to Málaga is straightforward.

The A92 motorway will take you directly to Málaga. It's a pleasant journey, passing through some beautiful countryside and enjoyable to drive.

You could even consider it as a day trip, as the journey only takes 1 hours and 30 minutes.

Renting a car gives you greater flexibility. You won't be tight to a schedule and could visit some other places along the road.

You can see more information about car rental in Granada car hire.

Travel from Granada to Málaga By Plane

There is no direct flight connecting Granada to Málaga. If you wish to fly, you will need to get to Madrid and there get a flight to Granada or Málaga.

This is not practical; it takes a very long time and is much more expensive

More information about flights to Granada in Granada Flights.

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