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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 bus, with an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, while a flight costs an average of €206.
Distance: 412 km
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€23 Average price Cheapest | €24 Average price | €206 Average price | €91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 31m Average total duration 7h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Almeria to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Almeria to Madrid:
A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Almeria to Madrid costing on average €24.
A bus is €184 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Almeria to Madrid costing on average €206.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 9m.
Bus takes on average 7h 31m.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal8:00 AM 6h05 Almería, Estación de Autobuses 2:05 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses €36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal8:00 AM 6h05 Almería, Estación de Autobuses 2:05 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses €36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IB10389:40 PM 1h15 Almeria International Airport 10:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport €99 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Normal5:00 PM 6h05 Almería, Estación de Autobuses 11:05 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses €36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal11:00 PM 6h30 Almería, Estación de Autobuses 5:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses €36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal11:59 PM 6h31 Almería, Estación de Autobuses 6:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses €36 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Almeria to Madrid:
A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Almeria to Madrid costing on average €24.
A bus is €184 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Almeria to Madrid costing on average €206.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 9m.
Bus takes on average 7h 31m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights 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.
- 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Almeria International Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Travel with Alsa, Bus BAM, Alsa Supra to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, CitizenPlane, Vueling to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe to go to Madrid by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with Bus BAM.
- 2 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, CitizenPlane.
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