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Compare train, bus, and flight for Almeria to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Almeria to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a flight costs an average of $242.
Distance: 256 miles (412 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $242 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 8m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 26m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Almeria to Madrid:
A bus is $0.94 (€0.79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Almeria to Madrid costing on average $28 (€23).
A bus is $215 (€181) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Almeria to Madrid costing on average $242 (€203).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 8m.
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
Tickets start at around $27 (€23) compared to roughly $108 (€91) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $81 (€68). The journey takes 7h 0m versus 5h 26m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Almeria to Madrid
How to get from Almeria to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Almeria to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal8:00 AM6h05Almería, Estación de Autobuses2:05 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal8:00 AM6h05Almería, Estación de Autobuses2:05 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IB103010:05 AM1h15Almeria International Airport11:20 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$4001One-way0 transfers
Other options
02087+021977:54 AM13h59Almería9:53 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$941One-way1 transfer- 02087+021677:54 AM10h45Almería6:39 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$1051One-way1 transfer
13955+0219712:59 PM8h54Almería9:53 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$1091One-way1 transfer
- Normal11:00 PM6h30Almería, Estación de Autobuses5:30 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$421One-way0 transfers
- Normal11:59 PM6h31Almería, Estación de Autobuses6:30 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$421One-way0 transfers
- Normal3:00 PM6h40Almería, Estación de Autobuses9:40 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$421One-way0 transfers
- IB2302 · IB6127:30 PM3h20Almeria International Airport10:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2761One-way1 transfer
- IB10322:15 PM1h15Almeria International Airport3:30 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$4071One-way0 transfers
- IB10389:35 PM1h15Almeria International Airport10:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$4071One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Almeria to Madrid:
A bus is $0.94 (€0.79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Almeria to Madrid costing on average $28 (€23).
A bus is $215 (€181) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Almeria to Madrid costing on average $242 (€203).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 8m.
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Almeria and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Almeria International Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Almería and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Buses mostly depart from Almería, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, AVE to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling, CitizenPlane to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Bus BAM, Alsa, Alsa Supra to go to Madrid by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, CitizenPlane.
- 8 direct buses per day with Bus BAM.
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