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Compare train, bus, and flight for Almeria to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Almeria to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €15, and a flight costs an average of €38.
Distance: 412 km
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€37 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest | €231 Average price |
6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Almeria to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Almeria to Madrid is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
002793:30 PM7h04Almería10:34 PMAtocha-Cercanías€301One-way0 transfers
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002793:30 PM7h04Almería10:34 PMAtocha-Cercanías€301One-way0 transfers
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Normal8:00 AM6h05Almería, Estación de Autobuses2:05 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€351One-way0 transfers
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020877:58 AM6h50Almería2:48 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes€751One-way0 transfers
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021677:58 AM10h41Almería6:39 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes€751One-way1 transfer
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021977:58 AM13h55Almería9:53 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes€751One-way1 transfer
Normal11:00 PM6h30Almería, Estación de Autobuses5:30 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€351One-way0 transfers
Normal11:59 PM6h31Almería, Estación de Autobuses6:30 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€351One-way0 transfers
Normal3:00 PM6h40Almería, Estación de Autobuses9:40 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€351One-way0 transfers
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UX50389:30 AM12h50Almería, Estación de Autobuses10:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport€851One-way1 transfer
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IB10069:30 AM9h25Almería, Estación de Autobuses6:55 PMMadrid Barajas Airport€951One-way1 transfer
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UX50509:30 AM8h45Almería, Estación de Autobuses6:15 PMMadrid Barajas Airport€1491One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Almeria to Madrid
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This is compared to other travel options from Almeria to Madrid:
A train is €7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Almeria to Madrid costing on average €37.
A train is €201 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Almeria to Madrid costing on average €231.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 49m.
Bus takes on average 5h 55m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Almeria and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Almeria International Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Almería and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Buses mostly depart from Almería, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Iberia, Air Nostrum, Vueling to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Bus BAM, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, BusbamSL to go to Madrid by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Nostrum.
- 2 direct trains per day with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
- 11 direct buses per day with Bus BAM, BlaBlaCar, BusbamSL.
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