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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Almeria
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Almeria among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €20 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. 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 €20, while a flight costs an average of €195.
Distance: 412 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€20 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price | €195 Average price | €91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 8m Average total duration 7h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 31m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Almeria:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Almeria costing on average €25.
A bus is €175 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Almeria costing on average €195.
Other travel options to Almeria take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 1m.
Bus takes on average 8h 8m.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Almeria
How to get from Madrid to Almeria by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Almeria is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal5:00 PM6h15Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses11:15 PMAlmería, Estación de Autobuses€351One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal5:00 PM6h15Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses11:15 PMAlmería, Estación de Autobuses€351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IB10377:50 PM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport9:05 PMAlmeria International Airport€2241One-way0 transfers
Other options
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139427:20 AM10h59Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes6:19 PMAlmería€1181One-way1 transfer - 02076+139447:20 AM13h40Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes9:00 PMAlmería€1181One-way1 transfer
- Normal11:00 PM6h30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:30 AMAlmería, Estación de Autobuses€351One-way0 transfers
- Normal11:59 PM6h31Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses6:30 AMAlmería, Estación de Autobuses€351One-way0 transfers
- Normal3:00 PM6h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses9:45 PMAlmería, Estación de Autobuses€351One-way0 transfers
- IB10298:15 AM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport9:30 AMAlmeria International Airport€3401One-way0 transfers
- IB10334:45 PM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport6:00 PMAlmeria International Airport€3541One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Almeria:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Almeria costing on average €25.
A bus is €175 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Almeria costing on average €195.
Other travel options to Almeria take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 1m.
Bus takes on average 8h 8m.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Almeria as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Almeria International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Almería.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Almería, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling, CitizenPlane to go to Almeria by flight.
- Travel with Bus BAM, Alsa, Alsa Supra to go to Almeria by bus.
- Travel with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, AVE to go to Almeria by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, CitizenPlane.
- 7 direct buses per day with Bus BAM.
- 2 direct trains per day with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA.
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