{"id":12816,"date":"2026-09-29T20:31:17","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T20:31:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/granadasmile.com\/granada-metro-light-rail-system\/"},"modified":"2026-10-18T15:28:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T15:28:15","slug":"granada-metro-light-rail-system","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/granadasmile.com\/en\/granada-metro-light-rail-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Granada Metro (2026): Map of All 26 Stops, Schedule, Fares (\u20ac0.82) &#038; Transfers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Which Granada Metro station is closest to the historic center or the Alhambra, and how much is a ticket in 2026?<\/strong> When you arrive in Granada by AVE high-speed train, ALSA coach, or a rental car trying to avoid the Low-Emission Zone (ZBE) cameras, the light rail metro is your best ally. Here is the direct answer: Granada Metro Line 1 connects Albolote to Armilla across 26 stops (47 minutes end-to-end), the most central station is Recogidas (a 6-minute walk from Puerta Real and the C30 Alhambra minibus), and a ride costs just \u20ac0.82 with a reloadable card (or \u20ac1.35 for a single ticket).<\/p>\n<aside aria-label=\"Key essentials you need to know\" class=\"key-points gs-toni-key-points\">\n<h2>Key essentials you need to know<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Full Line 1 (15.9 km and 26 stops):<\/strong> connects Albolote, Maracena, central Granada (3 underground stations along Camino de Ronda) and Armilla in 47 minutes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Official 2026 fares:<\/strong> \u20ac0.82 per trip with the reloadable Metro Wallet Card or the green Metropolitan Consortium Card (CTAGR, including 60-minute free transfers to city buses); \u20ac1.35 single ticket (+\u20ac0.30 card fee).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key tourist stops:<\/strong> Estaci\u00f3n de Autobuses (Stop 7, ALSA bus station), Estaci\u00f3n de Ferrocarril (Stop 12, AVE train station), Recogidas (Stop 15, Historic Center) and Alc\u00e1zar Genil (Stop 16, Science Park).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Operating hours &amp; night service:<\/strong> Sunday to Thursday 06:30\u201323:00; Friday, Saturday and eves of public holidays extended until 02:00 AM.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<section>\n<h2>How do the main areas compare and which one fits your trip?<\/h2>\n<p>That said, once you move from a broad map to the reality on the ground, knowing the exact difference between each sector saves hours of trial and error. In practice, here is how each option compares:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Recogidas Station (Stop 15, underground):<\/strong> the top stop for visitors. Exit onto Camino de Ronda \/ Calle Recogidas and walk 6 minutes to Puerta Real and Plaza Isabel la Cat\u00f3lica (where minibus C30 to the Alhambra and C32 to Albaic\u00edn depart).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Estaci\u00f3n de Ferrocarril (Stop 12, surface):<\/strong> right outside the RENFE\/AVE train platforms on Avenida de Andaluces. Reaches Recogidas in 6 minutes (3 stops).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Estaci\u00f3n de Autobuses (Stop 7, north):<\/strong> directly opposite the ALSA coach terminal, reaching central Granada (Recogidas) in 14 minutes (8 stops).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alc\u00e1zar Genil (Stop 16, underground):<\/strong> 3 minutes on foot from the Granada Science Park (Parque de las Ciencias) and BioDomo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\" style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:24px 0;\">\n<table>\n<caption>Granada Metro (2026) (2026)<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Area \/ Option<\/th>\n<th>Best for &amp; key features<\/th>\n<th>Access &amp; parking<\/th>\n<th>Estimated cost (2026)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Albolote \/ Maracena (Paradas 1\u20135)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Aparcamiento gratuito en superficie fuera de la ZBE, ideal si llegas en coche por A-92 o A-44<\/td>\n<td>Junto a autov\u00eda A-44 \u00b7 P+R gratuito<\/td>\n<td><strong>0,82 \u20ac con tarjeta \/ 1,35 \u20ac sencillo<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Estaci\u00f3n de Autobuses (Parada 7)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Conexi\u00f3n directa con autocares ALSA (Madrid, M\u00e1laga, Aeropuerto AGP, Costa Tropical)<\/td>\n<td>En la misma puerta de la estaci\u00f3n ALSA<\/td>\n<td><strong>14 min hasta Recogidas (0,82 \u20ac)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Caleta \/ Estaci\u00f3n Ferrocarril (Paradas 11\u201312)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Enlace directo con trenes AVE y Media Distancia de RENFE en Avenida de Andaluces<\/td>\n<td>And\u00e9n a pie de calle frente a RENFE<\/td>\n<td><strong>6 min hasta Recogidas (0,82 \u20ac)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>M\u00e9ndez N\u00fa\u00f1ez \/ Recogidas (Paradas 14\u201315)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Tramo subterr\u00e1neo central para ir al Centro Hist\u00f3rico, Puerta Real y enlazar con microb\u00fas C30\/C32<\/td>\n<td>Subterr\u00e1neo con ascensor en Camino de Ronda<\/td>\n<td><strong>0,82 \u20ac (transbordo 60 min incluido)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Alc\u00e1zar Genil \/ H\u00edpica \/ PTS \/ Armilla (Paradas 16\u201326)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Parque de las Ciencias, BioDomo, Estadio Nuevo Los C\u00e1rmenes, CC Nevada Shopping y P+R Sur<\/td>\n<td>Underground and surface section to the south<\/td>\n<td><strong>0,82 \u20ac con tarjeta monedero<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>How do you get there by public bus, Metro or car without fines?<\/h2>\n<p>In fact, transport and parking logistics are usually the biggest source of stress before setting off. Whether you are travelling from central Granada or along the coast, here are the verified connections:<\/p>\n<p>Always validate your card before boarding\u2014at the turnstiles in the 3 underground stations or at the platform card readers on the 23 surface stops. Driving a rental car without a local ZBE permit? Park for free at Albolote (Stop 1) or Armilla (Stop 26) and ride the Metro straight downtown.<\/p>\n<p>To complete your itinerary with official fares and updated maps, check our companion Granada guides:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/granadasmile.com\/en\/how-to-buy-alhambra-tickets-guide\/\"><strong>How to buy Alhambra tickets: official fares &amp; slots<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/granadasmile.com\/en\/parking-in-granada-complete-guide\/\"><strong>Where to park in Granada (ZBE low-emission zone guide)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/granadasmile.com\/en\/granada-metro-light-rail-system\/\"><strong>Granada Metro: all 26 stops, fares &amp; timetable<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/granadasmile.com\/en\/granada-in-3-or-4-days-itinerary\/\"><strong>What to see in Granada in 3 or 4 days: full itinerary<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>How much does it really cost? Let\u2019s run the numbers in euros with a real case<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s run the numbers in euros with a real-life example for two adults so you can plan your exact daily budget with zero surprises:<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s run the numbers in euros for a couple (2 adults) spending a weekend in Granada: buy 1 shared reloadable card (\u20ac1.50\u2013\u20ac1.80 deposit, as multiple passengers can tap in consecutively with the same card) and load 8 trips (8 \u00d7 \u20ac0.82 = \u20ac6.56). Your total weekend transport bill for two people is just \u20ac8.06 (\u20ac4.03 per person), compared to \u20ac44 for two days in a central car park.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>What common mistakes should you avoid and what can you combine nearby?<\/h2>\n<p>Finally, local experience shows that a few timing rules and reservation checks make all the difference between a seamless day out and unnecessary queues:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>One card works for your whole group:<\/strong> both the Metro Wallet card and the green Consortium card are multi-user\u2014simply tap once per person before boarding.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connecting to the Alhambra:<\/strong> the Metro does not climb the Alhambra hill; get off at Recogidas and walk 6 minutes to Plaza Isabel la Cat\u00f3lica for the C30 minibus.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use the 26-stop interactive route finder above:<\/strong> pick any origin and destination stop to get exact travel minutes and fares.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions before visiting<\/h2>\n<details style=\"margin-bottom:12px;padding:14px 18px;background:#FFFDF8;border:1px solid #E4E4E7;border-radius:12px;\">\n<summary style=\"font-weight:800;cursor:pointer;color:#18181B;\">What are the key stops on Granada Metro Line 1?<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin:10px 0 0;color:#3F3F46;line-height:1.65;\">Albolote (1, free P+R), Estaci\u00f3n de Autobuses (7, ALSA), Caleta (11), Estaci\u00f3n de Ferrocarril (12, AVE trains), Universidad (13), M\u00e9ndez N\u00fa\u00f1ez (14), Recogidas (15, City Center), Alc\u00e1zar Genil (16, Science Park), Sierra Nevada (23, Nevada Shopping) and Armilla (26).<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin-bottom:12px;padding:14px 18px;background:#FFFDF8;border:1px solid #E4E4E7;border-radius:12px;\">\n<summary style=\"font-weight:800;cursor:pointer;color:#18181B;\">Does the red Credib\u00fas city bus card work on the Granada Metro?<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin:10px 0 0;color:#3F3F46;line-height:1.65;\">No, the red Credib\u00fas card only works on city buses. However, the green Metropolitan Consortium card (CTAGR) works on both the Metro and all city buses (including C30, C32 and C34) with 60-minute free transfers.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<p style=\"margin-top:20px;font-size:0.9rem;color:#52525B;\"><strong>Verified official sources (2026):<\/strong> Metropolitan of Granada (Junta de Andaluc\u00eda), Metropolitan Transport Consortium of the Granada Area (CTAGR) and Mobility City Council of Granada.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Complete guide to the Granada Metro (Line 1 Albolote\u2013Armilla): map of all 26 stations, single ticket (\u20ac1.35) vs reloadable card (\u20ac0.82), night schedule and transfers to Alhambra C30 bus.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":10128,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_jetpack_hide_featured_image":false,"_jetpack_featured_image_duplicate_dismissed":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-12816","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P5Jd8y-3kI","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/granadasmile.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12816","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/granadasmile.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/granadasmile.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/granadasmile.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12816"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/granadasmile.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12816\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/granadasmile.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10128"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/granadasmile.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12816"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}