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Museo de Almería
A modern museum showcasing archaeological finds from the region, offering insights into Almería's rich history.
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 12 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Málaga to Almeria is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Málaga to Almeria will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 6 buses that leave Málaga for Almeria on Tue, May 19, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct buses cover the 175 km distance in an average of 3 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest buses will take 3 h 30 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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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Almeria among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $136.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price | $388 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 59m Average total duration 8h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Málaga to Almeria:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Almeria costing on average $37 (€30).
A bus is $358 (€290) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Almeria costing on average $388 (€314).
Other travel options to Almeria take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 40m.
Flight takes on average 8h 59m.
Tickets start at around $29 (€24) compared to roughly $41 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12 (€10). The journey takes 3h 10m versus 2h 20m 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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
The table below shows live departures for Málaga to Almeria buses for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 9:00 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 2h45 | 11:45 AM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 3h30 | 9:00 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 3h15 | 10:15 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Málaga to Almeria run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:11, the last at 19:00. The fastest bus covers the 108 miles (175 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 108 miles (175 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 6:11 AM |
Last bus 7:00 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 63 days |
Discover the best of Almería — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Almería trip today.
A modern museum showcasing archaeological finds from the region, offering insights into Almería's rich history.
Underground shelters from the Spanish Civil War, providing a poignant historical experience.
A cultural space dedicated to photography, holding various exhibitions throughout the year, promoting visual arts in Andalusia.
A colorful neighborhood offering picturesque views and a unique cultural history of the city's working class.
A wide sandy beach offering sunbathing, water activities, and scenic coastal views.
A central shopping street lined with shops and cafes, offering a lively atmosphere for walking and exploring.
A toasted baguette slice with various toppings like ham, tuna, or cheese, typical of Almería's bars.
A cold garlic and almond soup, refreshing and perfect for hot Almerian summers.
A rustic soup made with fish, seasoned with saffron and local spices, traditionally served in fishing areas.
Almería is generally more affordable than larger Spanish cities, with reasonable prices for accommodation and dining.
5-10% in restaurants if service is good; not expected in bars or taxis, but rounding up is appreciated.
Official public transport app
Almería, Estación de Autobuses -> Almería City Center
From Malaga to Almeria there are five daily bus services, some with the same departure times with different destinations in Almeria and different stopovers. The fastest travel time by bus is 9:15 hrs.
The bus companies Alsa and their exquisitely comfortable sister company Alsa Supra operate the route from Malaga to Almeria.
The fastest route takes 9:30 hours. It starts at 13:15 and reaches Murcia after 5:35 hours. After an intermediate stop of 0:55 hrs, the journey continues for 2:45 hrs to the destination. Further offers are also available via the Route Airport Murcia, but in some cases with transfer and waiting times of up to 12:45 hours
.From Malaga to Almeria es daily at least five connections with the buses. There are economically and temporally efficient and fast direct connections like the departure at 13:15: After 5:35 hours it stops in Murcia for 0:55 hours. The remaining driving time is 2:45 hours
.At which bus station does the bus depart in Malaga? Departures are depending on the bus line: Plaza des Armas, Plaza San Román (peñuelas), Estación Santa Justa, Malaga Coach Station.
At which bus station does the bus arrive in Almeria? The central approach station is the ZOB in Almeria Terminal Rodoviário. The address is: Largo do Rossio de São João Batista 2 8600-315 Almeria Portugal.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Málaga to Almeria 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 Almeria, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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