- Must visit
Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price on Oct 05
$43
Average ticket price on Oct 05
$47
Fastest journey on Oct 05
6 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Oct 05
6 h 30 m
Buses on Oct 05
21
Distance
412 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Almeria to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Almeria to Madrid will cost around $47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
On Mon, Oct 05, we found 21 buses from Almeria to Madrid, including 8 direct services.
On Mon, Oct 05 the direct buses cover the 412 km distance in an average of 6 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 5 m .
On Mon, Oct 05 the slowest buses will take 6 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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NormalBuses from Almeria to Madrid run on average 19 times per day, taking around 7h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€12) but you can travel from only $8 (€7) by train.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 256 miles (412 km) distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 256 miles (412 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€12) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Bus BAM | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Bus BAM | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Bus BAM | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Bus BAM | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Bus BAM | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Bus BAM | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Bus BAM | Departure Time 09:59PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 6h31 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Bus BAM | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Bus BAM | Departure Time 10:59PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 6h31 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Bus BAM | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Bus BAM | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 6h31 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
The table below shows live departures for Almeria to Madrid buses for today, Sunday, October 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:59 PM Almeria | 6h31 | 4:30 AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Almeria | 7h00 | 5:00 AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:59 PM Almeria | 6h31 | 5:30 AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, October 5 | |||||
Normal · Normal | 7:30 AM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 10h30 | 6:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 7:30 AM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 11h30 | 7:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 7:30 AM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 13h00 | 8:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 8:00 AM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 6h45 | 2:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 AM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 6h05 | 2:05 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:00 AM Almería, Puerto | 7h15 | 4:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 9:30 AM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 8h30 | 6:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:30 AM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 9h30 | 7:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:30 AM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 11h00 | 8:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 9:30 AM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 6h45 | 4:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 12:00 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 8h30 | 8:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:00 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 8h50 | 8:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:00 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 9h00 | 9:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 2:30 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 9h30 | 12:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 2:30 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 9h00 | 11:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 3:00 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 6h40 | 9:40 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 4:00 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 8h00 | 12:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 4:00 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 7h30 | 11:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 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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Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses -> Puerta del Sol
Buses from Almeria to Spain's capital city Madrid are daily and operated by the Spanish bus company Alsa. Alsa covers the 318-mile distance between the two Spanish cities indirectly and takes between 9 hours and 5 minutes to 11 hours and 25 minutes. Alsa offers between 10 and 15 daily buses along this route, with the most frequent departures on Fridays and Sundays, to accommodate passengers traveling for work and holiday.
Spanish bus company Alsa is the sole provider of bus journeys from Almeria to Madrid and makes the journey every day of the week.
Alsa buses from Almeria to Madrid take on average 9 hours and 5 minutes to 11 hours and 25 minutes to make the journey. Travel time depends on stopover time, as the buses are all indirect. The 11 hour and 25-minute bus includes a 1-hour stopover in Murcia. The fastest bus is an overnight bus that gets into Madrid at 5:05 a.m.
There are 10 to 15 daily Almeria to Madrid buses. Buses are most frequent on Fridays and Sundays, and there are slightly fewer bus options to choose from during the week, typically 10 or 11.
Departure station: Buses depart Almeria from either Almeria Estacion Autobus or Almeria Puerto. Almeria Estacion Autobus is just over half a mile from central Almeria, and takes 10-16 minutes to walk. If passengers are lugging heavy bags around, there is also a local Alsa bus that travels between the station and central Almeria. At the station, passengers can find coffee, fast food, and parking facilities. Almeria Puerto is a little farther out of Almeria and is roughly 30 minutes away by local Alsa bus.
Arrival station: Buses arrive at Madrid Barajas Airport Terminal 4. There is an automatic underground train traveling between the terminals and Terminal 4 also lies on the Metro Line 8, which takes passengers right into the heart of Madrid city. Madrid Barajas Airport offers free WiFi, ticketing for attractions in the city, and a range of dining and retail experiences for passengers.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Almeria to Madrid by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Almeria to Madrid buses use the Almería, Estación de Autobuses 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 Almeria and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Almería, Estación 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), Tapas Bar (in the station), Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Almería, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Almería, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Almería, Estación de Autobuses: 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.
Madrid, Avenida de América is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Avenida de América 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 Rincón (0.5 km), La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the second floor.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Avenida de América.
Available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Elevators, ramps.
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