I will be traveling solo to Andalusia in late February/early March using public transportation, with my last 2 stops being Granada and Madrid. The bus trip from Granada to Madrid is a bit longer of a trip (4.5 hours versus 3.75 hours by train) and costs about $20US less (with the options I have chosen.). I've traveled by bus in Spain and have been very comfortable, but not for 4.5 hours. I need to get my ticket as soon as possible and would love to hear from others who have made this trip.
Posted by
Citizen of the World
3633 posts
To me, 3.5 hours on a train beats 5 hours on a bus any day of the week. On a train you can stretch your legs, visit the cafe and relax more easily. Don’t you think your time is worth more than $20 an hour?
Posted by
OP
Capitola
20 posts
Thank you both for your quick replies. I hadn't even considered that there might be snow or ice! You made my decision for me, thanks.
And as for $20US (not a typo), I included the price difference to show that it isn't much of a price difference, which surprised me (train $71US bus $52US.)
There were a few earlier posts arguing that the bus might be more enjoyable, which is why I asked. Thanks again.
Posted by
OP
Capitola
20 posts
ORDtraveler - Sorry for the confusion caused by mentioning the cost difference. Mostly, I wondered if there was something I might be overlooking about the benefits of the bus ride, and the potential for icy roads would NOT be a benefit ;)
Thanks again.
Posted by
Ohio
164 posts
Train gets my vote. Much more comfortable.
Posted by
TX, USA
5677 posts
I have taken shorter bus rides in Spin but taken the train Granada to Madrid twice because I prefer the train for reasons Kenko stated. However there re fewer options for the train. So if it doesn’t match your schedule for some reason, that would be a reason I could see for the bus.