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Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price on Oct 10
$33
Average ticket price on Oct 10
$73
Fastest journey on Oct 10
8 h 3 m
Average journey duration on Oct 10
8 h 12 m
Buses on Oct 10
26
Distance
541 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Albufeira to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Albufeira to Madrid will cost around $73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
It's difficult to get from Albufeira to Madrid without transferring at least once.
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06167Buses from Albufeira to Madrid run on average 11 times per day, taking around 10h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 but you can travel from only $21 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 336 miles (541 km) distance in 9h 30m.
Distance 336 miles (541 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 9h 30m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 77 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 10:48AM | Duration 8h03 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:14AM | Arrival Time 07:04PM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 06:24PM | Duration 8h24 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 11:12PM | Duration 7h42 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:44AM | Duration 12h14 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 06:59AM | Duration 12h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
The table below shows live departures for Albufeira to Madrid buses for today, Friday, October 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal+ 06217 | 2:30 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 7h42 | 11:12 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
· | 4:30 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 12h14 | 5:44 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 12h00 | 5:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 12h30 | 6:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 11h45 | 6:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 12h15 | 7:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
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Normal+ 06127 | 1:45 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 12h17 | 3:02 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06097 | 1:45 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 8h03 | 10:48 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06097 | 1:45 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 8h03 | 10:48 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal+ 06015 | 2:14 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 15h50 | 7:04 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ 06177 | 2:14 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 17h31 | 8:45 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 11h20 | 8:05 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 12h00 | 8:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 11h30 | 9:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 12h00 | 9:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06167 | 9:00 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 8h24 | 6:24 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06167 | 9:00 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 8h24 | 6:24 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06015 | 9:00 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 9h04 | 7:04 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 10h40 | 10:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 11h05 | 10:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06177 | 11:30 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 8h15 | 8:45 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06177 | 11:30 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 8h15 | 8:45 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 10h25 | 11:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 10h55 | 11:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
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World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
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Most Albufeira to Madrid buses use the Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário to Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid). Use this guide to compare Albufeira and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário is 1 km from Albufeira city centre. Public transport options include:
Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria and snack bar (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário.
Available at Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário: Elevators, ramps.
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km), La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
Available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Rodilla, Mahoudrid
ATMs are aTMs located throughout T4, major cards accepted .
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
Available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets.
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