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Museo de Almería
The city’s main archaeological museum, with standout exhibits on prehistoric Los Millares and El Argar cultures and Roman Almería. A strong introduction to the province’s history.
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$61
Fastest journey
7 h 5 m
Average duration
7 h 23 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
345 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Valencia to Almeria is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Valencia to Almeria will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
Of the 19 buses that leave Valencia for Almeria on Tue, Jun 02, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct buses cover the 345 km distance in an average of 7 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 5 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest buses will take 7 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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Normal · NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Valencia to Almeria among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $121.
Distance: 214 miles (345 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$55 Average price Cheapest | $505 Average price | $101 Average price | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 37m Average total duration 8h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Valencia to Almeria:
A bus is $47 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valencia to Almeria costing on average $101 (€82).
A bus is $450 (€363) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia to Almeria costing on average $505 (€407).
Other travel options to Almeria take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 4m.
Train takes on average 8h 7m.
Tickets start at around $55 (€44) compared to roughly $86 (€70) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $32 (€26). The journey takes 6h 4m versus 4h 24m 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 12:30AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Renfe MD | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Renfe MD | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Renfe EUROMED | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:31AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 8h44 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Renfe EUROMED | Departure Time 01:23PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 9h27 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:01PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 7h49 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $62 |
The table below shows live departures for Valencia to Almeria buses for today, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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01071+ Normal | 10:20 AM Valencia-Estacio Del Nord | 12h45 | 11:05 PM Almería, Puerto | 1 transfer | |
01071+ Normal · Normal | 10:20 AM Valencia-Estacio Del Nord | 11h55 | 10:15 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
01071+ Normal | 10:20 AM Valencia-Estacio Del Nord | 12h30 | 10:50 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:30 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 7h45 | 7:15 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
01101+ Normal · Normal | 1:23 PM Valencia-Estacio Del Nord | 8h52 | 10:15 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
01101+ Normal | 1:23 PM Valencia-Estacio Del Nord | 9h42 | 11:05 PM Almería, Puerto | 1 transfer | |
01101+ Normal | 1:23 PM Valencia-Estacio Del Nord | 9h27 | 10:50 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 3:01 PM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 7h49 | 10:50 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:01 PM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 8h04 | 11:05 PM Almería, Puerto | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 10:15 PM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 9h30 | 7:45 AM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 12:30 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 7h30 | 8:00 AM Almería, Puerto | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:30 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 7h15 | 7:45 AM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:45 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 7h20 | 10:05 AM Almería, Puerto | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:45 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 7h05 | 9:50 AM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:00 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 8h30 | 2:30 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
14123+ Normal · Normal | 6:45 AM Valencia-Estacio Del Nord | 11h35 | 6:20 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
14123+ Normal · Normal | 6:45 AM Valencia-Estacio Del Nord | 11h35 | 6:20 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
14123+ Normal · Normal | 6:45 AM Valencia-Estacio Del Nord | 12h30 | 7:15 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Valencia to Almeria run on average 12 times per day, taking around 6h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $46 (€37) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 22:15. The fastest bus covers the 214 miles (345 km) distance in 7h 45m.
Distance 214 miles (345 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€37) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 7h 45m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 10:15 PM |
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Discover the best of Almería — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Almería trip today.
The city’s main archaeological museum, with standout exhibits on prehistoric Los Millares and El Argar cultures and Roman Almería. A strong introduction to the province’s history.
A respected photography center hosting contemporary exhibitions by Spanish and international photographers. Good for visitors interested in modern visual culture in a compact venue.
Underground air-raid shelters from the Spanish Civil War, presented as a historical museum space. One of Almería’s most memorable visits for modern history.
The old town’s network of lanes, plazas, churches, and traditional facades below the Alcazaba. Best explored slowly to appreciate the city’s layered history.
The city’s main commercial boulevard, lined with historic buildings, shops, and cafés. It is one of the best places to feel everyday urban life in central Almería.
A long palm-filled park near the port and historic center, ideal for a shaded walk. It is one of the city’s classic public spaces and easy to combine with nearby sights.
A traditional Almería stew of small handmade pasta-like grains cooked with rabbit and vegetables, closely tied to the province’s inland cuisine.
A classic local dish made from semolina or breadcrumb crumbs fried with garlic and olive oil, often served with peppers, sardines, or grapes depending on the area.
A rustic Almería salad of roasted peppers, tomato, onion, olives, and olive oil, commonly served as a tapa and valued for its simple Mediterranean flavors.
Popular modern tapas bar known for creative small plates, lively ambiance, and a strong local following in the city center.
Historic tavern in central Almería, famous for classic tapas, cured meats, seafood, and a traditional Andalusian bar atmosphere.
Well-known upscale restaurant offering refined Andalusian cuisine with contemporary technique, suited for a higher-end meal in Almería.
Generally affordable by Spanish coastal standards. Tapas and local bars are good value, while beachfront dining and peak-season stays cost more.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Small change is fine in cafés. Round up taxi fares; tipping is not expected elsewhere.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Valencia 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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