We are traveling with two teenagers in August. Would you recommend renting a car or taking a bus from Madrid to Granada? Thoughts? thx
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23626 posts
If just going to Granada, why drive. The bus or train would be convenient and probably cheaper if you get advance, discount tickets. The bus is very cheap but a little less comfortable since you really cannot move around.
Posted by
OP
San Carlos, CA, United States
119 posts
We are continuing on through Southern Spain then Portugal
Posted by
Tel Aviv
15784 posts
I was going to recommend the train, but it appears that there are no longer any direct trains between Madrid and Granada. The bus looks very nice, takes about 4.5 hours. According to viamichelin.com driving takes a little longer. You won't need or want a car in Granada. Take the bus - it will be more comfortable that being strapped into a car.
It sounds like you plan to rent a car at some point. Unless you are returning to Spain after Portugal, it is probably going to be very costly to drop the car in another country.
Posted by
Midwest
2768 posts
Train, if it's operating. Bus if not - long distance busses in Spain are pretty nice. You don't need a car in Granada, if you want one after your visit is done, you can rent it in Granada before you leave. Parking it in Granada will be a hassle, and you don't want to drive in town.