- Must visit
Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.










Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
5h 40m
Average duration
6h 44m
Buses per day
13
Distance
51 km
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Almuñécar to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. 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 $33, and a flight costs an average of $26.
Distance: 254 miles (409 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price | $182 Average price | $100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 2m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Almuñécar to Madrid:
A bus is $26 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Almuñécar to Madrid costing on average $62 (€51).
A bus is $146 (€121) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Almuñécar to Madrid costing on average $182 (€150).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 47m.
Bus takes on average 5h 49m.
Tickets start at around $36 (€29) compared to roughly $100 (€82) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $64 (€53). The journey takes 5h 49m versus 5h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
The table below shows live departures for Almuñécar to Madrid buses for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal · Normal | 10:45 AM Almuñecar, Avenida Juan Carlos I | 7h15 | 6:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 1:00 PM Almuñecar, Avenida Juan Carlos I | 6h30 | 7:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:00 PM Almuñecar, Avenida Juan Carlos I | 7h30 | 8:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 1:15 PM Almuñecar, Avenida Juan Carlos I | 6h45 | 8:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 2:00 PM Almuñecar, Avenida Juan Carlos I | 6h30 | 8:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 2:30 PM Almuñecar, Avenida Juan Carlos I | 7h30 | 10:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 4:45 PM Almuñecar, Avenida Juan Carlos I | 7h15 | 12:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:45 PM Almuñecar, Avenida Juan Carlos I | 7h00 | 11:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 10:30 PM Almuñecar, Avenida Juan Carlos I | 8h00 | 6:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
Normal · Supra Economy | 6:15 AM Almuñecar, Avenida Juan Carlos I | 7h15 | 1:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 7:00 AM Almuñecar, Avenida Juan Carlos I | 9h15 | 4:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:00 AM Almuñecar, Avenida Juan Carlos I | 8h15 | 4:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 8:15 AM Almuñecar, Avenida Juan Carlos I | 6h45 | 3:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 9:00 AM Almuñecar, Avenida Juan Carlos I | 7h15 | 4:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Almuñécar to Madrid run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 (€28) but you can travel from only $26 (€22) by flight.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 254 miles (409 km) distance in 6h 45m.
Distance 254 miles (409 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€28) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 6h 45m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 6 days |
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Tipping is modest: round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Almuñécar 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 Almuñécar to Madrid buses use the Almuñecar, Avenida Juan Carlos I to Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid, Avenida de América. Use this guide to compare Almuñécar and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Almuñecar, Avenida Juan Carlos I has practical services for this route, including Taxis.
Available at Almuñecar, Avenida Juan Carlos I: Taxis.
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, 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.
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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