The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Albufeira
Cheapest price
€43
Average price
€69
Fastest journey
8 h 9 m
Average duration
8 h 15 m
Buses per day
28
Distance
541 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Albufeira is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Albufeira will cost around €69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €43.
It's difficult to get from Madrid to Albufeira without transferring at least once.
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Compare bus and flight for Madrid to Albufeira
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Albufeira among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a flight costs an average of €22.
Distance: 336 miles (541 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€49 Average price Cheapest | €91 Average price |
10h 41m Average total duration 10h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Madrid to Albufeira Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €43 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €44 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €67 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:44AM | Duration 14h14 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €64 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 02:14AM | Duration 14h09 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €54 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 01:44AM | Duration 13h14 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €44 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 05:03PM | Arrival Time 02:14AM | Duration 10h11 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €55 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 02:14AM | Duration 8h09 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €44 |
Live departures
Madrid to Albufeira bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Albufeira buses for today, Saturday, December 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 12h45 | 8:10 PM Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade | 1 transfer | |
06086+ Normal | 7:55 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 10h50 | 6:45 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
06086+ Normal | 7:55 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 9h50 | 5:45 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
06086+ Normal | 7:55 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 10h50 | 6:45 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 11h55 | 8:10 PM Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade | 1 transfer | |
06106+ Normal | 9:30 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 8h15 | 5:45 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
06106+ Normal | 9:30 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 9h15 | 6:45 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
06106+ Normal | 9:30 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 9h15 | 6:45 PM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 12h25 | 10:15 PM Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:30 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 14h14 | 1:44 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
06010+ Normal | 12:05 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 14h09 | 2:14 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
06010+ Normal | 12:05 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 14h09 | 2:14 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 13h14 | 1:44 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 12h45 | 4:00 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
06014+ Normal | 4:03 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 10h11 | 2:14 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
06014+ Normal | 4:03 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 10h11 | 2:14 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
06196+ Normal | 6:05 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 8h09 | 2:14 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
06196+ Normal | 6:05 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 8h09 | 2:14 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 12h50 | 11:15 AM Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 12h20 | 11:15 AM Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 12h20 | 11:45 AM Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 11h50 | 11:45 AM Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Albufeira
Buses from Madrid to Albufeira run on average 11 times per day, taking around 10h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) but you can travel from only $28 (€22) 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 11h 45m.
Distance 336 miles (541 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 11h 45m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar from Madrid to AlbufeiraYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Albufeira with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $28 (€22). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Albufeira
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Albufeira 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 Albufeira, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, which is located around 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Albufeira, Av. Da Liberdade, located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- Praia da Falésia, a stunning beach known for its red cliffs and expansive sandy shore
- Albufeira Old Town, a charming area with cobblestone streets, traditional architecture, and vibrant nightlife
- Marina de Albufeira, a picturesque harbor offering boat tours and waterfront dining
- São Vicente de Albufeira Statue, a notable monument honoring the city's patron saint with panoramic views
- Albufeira Archaeological Museum, showcasing local history and artifacts.
- Zoomarine Algarve, a family-friendly marine park offering dolphin shows and water attractions
- Benagil Cave, a famous sea cave accessible by boat or kayak, offering breathtaking views and photo opportunities
- Explore the vibrant nightlife in Albufeira's bars and clubs
- Take a scenic coastal walk along the cliffs for stunning ocean views
- Enjoy a jeep safari through the Algarve countryside for an adventurous day out.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
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- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Madrid to Albufeira
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria and snack bar (in the station)
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 9, 10, 11 Train: Albufeira-Ferreiras
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