How to travel from Madrid to Almeria

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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 prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 58m. 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 bus costs an average of €35, and a flight costs an average of €51.

Distance: 412 km

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€37

Average price

Cheapest

€47

Average price

€270

Average price

8h 29m

Average total duration

7h 59m

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30m

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6h 17m

Average total duration

5h 47m

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6h 58m

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3h 58m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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1.2 - 2.5kg

CO2 emissions

Bus BAM

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Renfe INTERCITY

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Iberia

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from Madrid to Almeria

How to get from Madrid to Almeria by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Madrid to Almeria is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Renfe INTERCITY00276
    8:20 AM7h08
    Atocha-Cercanías
    3:28 PMAlmería
    351One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Renfe INTERCITY00276
    8:20 AM7h08
    Atocha-Cercanías
    3:28 PMAlmería
    351One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • IberiaIB1037
    7:50 PM1h15
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    9:05 PMAlmeria International Airport
    3541One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Renfe ALVIA02366
    4:40 PM6h52
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    11:32 PMAlmería
    411One-way
    0 transfers
  • Renfe ALVIA02366+Renfe MD13946
    4:40 PM8h12
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    12:52 AMAlmería
    711One-way
    1 transfer
  • AVE02076+Renfe MD13942
    7:20 AM10h51
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    6:11 PMAlmería
    921One-way
    1 transfer
  • Bus BAMNormal
    5:00 PM6h15
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    11:15 PMAlmería, Estación de Autobuses
    351One-way
    0 transfers
  • Bus BAMNormal
    11:00 PM6h30
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    5:30 AMAlmería, Estación de Autobuses
    351One-way
    0 transfers
  • Bus BAMNormal
    11:59 PM6h31
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    6:30 AMAlmería, Estación de Autobuses
    351One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air EuropaUX5043+AlsaNormal
    10:35 AM7h25
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    6:00 PMAlmería, Estación de Autobuses
    1701One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air EuropaUX5035+AlsaNormal
    6:30 AM11h30
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    6:00 PMAlmería, Estación de Autobuses
    1941One-way
    1 transfer
  • IberiaIB1003+AlsaNormal
    11:25 AM6h35
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    6:00 PMAlmería, Estación de Autobuses
    2511One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Almeria

Travel to Almeria easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Almeria.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Almeria including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Almeria is a bus with an average price of €37.

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Almeria:

A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Almeria costing on average €47.

A bus is €233 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Almeria costing on average €270.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Almeria is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 58m.

Other travel options to Almeria take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 47m.

Bus takes on average 7h 59m.

The Madrid to Almeria distance is approximately 412 km.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Almeria is:
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.
  • Around 2 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Almeria:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Almeria, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Bus BAM, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, FlixBus, Samar to go to Almeria by bus.
  • Travel with Iberia, Air Nostrum, Vueling to go to Almeria by flight.
  • Travel with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros to go to Almeria by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Almeria with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct buses per day with Bus BAM, BlaBlaCar.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Nostrum.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Almeria often also extend their vacation to go to Málaga, Barcelona, Granada, Seville, Alicante. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Almeria and these popular destinations at a great price.
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