Madrid to Granada
Plan your train journey from Madrid to Granada: stations, journey options and advice for choosing your ticket.
Route Overview
Travelling by train from Madrid to Granada. Connect Madrid with Granada for an itinerary combining the capital and Andalusia’s Moorish heritage. Compare the actual services for your date, paying particular attention to whether a change is required.
Plan this journey
Check direct journeys first, then compare any connecting options by total time and transfer margin. Keep Alhambra reservations separate from rail booking and leave a generous gap before a timed visit.
After you arrive
Book the Alhambra separately and leave time for the uphill transfer, luggage arrangements and entry checks. Do not schedule a timed palace entry immediately after your train.
Departure and arrival stations
Departing from Madrid
Madrid Puerta de Atocha–Almudena Grandes / Madrid Chamartín–Clara Campoamor
Madrid has separate high-speed terminals. Atocha and Chamartín are in different parts of the city; check the station on each ticket before choosing your Metro, Cercanías or taxi connection.
Arriving in Granada
Granada
Granada station is outside the hilltop Alhambra complex. Plan the connection to your accommodation or attraction by local transport or taxi, especially with luggage.
These are planning pointers. Your selected train and official ticket determine the exact stations, times and conditions.
Choosing a fare
Compare the total for all travellers, luggage allowance, seat selection and change or refund rules. The lowest headline fare may exclude extras. Prices depend on the date, train and remaining availability; check the final currency and charges before payment.
Before you book
SpanishTrain is an independent booking service. Online booking currently supports 1–4 adults aged 18 or older. Payment starts manual review; travel only after the official operator e-ticket has been issued and delivered.
FAQ for Madrid to Granada
Which stations serve the Madrid to Granada route?
Madrid Puerta de Atocha–Almudena Grandes / Madrid Chamartín–Clara Campoamor → Granada. These are planning pointers. Your selected train and official ticket determine the exact stations, times and conditions.
What should I check when choosing a train from Madrid to Granada?
Check direct journeys first, then compare any connecting options by total time and transfer margin. Keep Alhambra reservations separate from rail booking and leave a generous gap before a timed visit.
How much is a train ticket from Madrid to Granada?
Compare the total for all travellers, luggage allowance, seat selection and change or refund rules. The lowest headline fare may exclude extras. Prices depend on the date, train and remaining availability; check the final currency and charges before payment.
How do I continue my journey after arriving in Granada?
Book the Alhambra separately and leave time for the uphill transfer, luggage arrangements and entry checks. Do not schedule a timed palace entry immediately after your train.
Can I board with my payment confirmation?
SpanishTrain is an independent booking service. Online booking currently supports 1–4 adults aged 18 or older. Payment starts manual review; travel only after the official operator e-ticket has been issued and delivered.