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Train Madrid → Granada

Schedule & travel time

3h 10m 418 km 6 trains/day
AVE

Route overview

3h 10m

Fastest time

3h 25m

Avg. duration

418

Kilometers

6

Trains per day

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By train from Madrid to Granada

An important rail connection: The train connection from Madrid to Granada is one of the regularly operated rail routes in Germany. On the AVE you reach your destination in just 3h 10m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 418 kilometers and is served by about 6 trains every day. The schedule supports reliable trip planning.

Route overview

Infrastructure: LAV Antequera-Granada (2019)

Route highlights

  • Alhambra-Stadt
  • Sierra Nevada
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Available train types

This route is served by AVE.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Madrid to Granada saves you about 67 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Versus flying you save as much as 102 kg of CO₂. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Madrid to Granada?

The fastest connection from Madrid to Granada takes 3h 10m. The average travel time is 3h 25m.

How many trains run daily from Madrid to Granada?

About 6 trains run daily on the Madrid - Granada route. Train types include AVE.

What is the route from Madrid to Granada?

The direct connection covers 418 km.

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Schedule data last updated: 20/05/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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