How to travel from Madrid to Albufeira

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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 $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. 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 $16, and a flight costs an average of $85.

Distance: 336 miles (541 km)

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Flight

$49

Average price

Cheapest

$180

Average price

10h 38m

Average total duration

10h 8m

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30m

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4h 42m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 42m

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3h 0m

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0.5 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

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1.6 - 3.2kg

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Madrid to Albufeira

How to get from Madrid to Albufeira by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Madrid to Albufeira is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

AlsaNormal · Normal
05:00PM12h00
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
04:00AMAlbufeira, Terminal Rodoviário
$311One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

AlsaNormal · Normal
05:00PM12h00
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
04:00AMAlbufeira, Terminal Rodoviário
$311One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

TAP PortugalTP1021 · TP1907
09:10PM3h40
Madrid Barajas Airport
11:50PMFaro Airport
$4061One-way
1 transfer

Other options

AlsaNormal · Normal
10:30PM11h15
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
08:45AMAlbufeira, Terminal Rodoviário
$341One-way
1 transfer
AlsaNormal · Normal
10:00PM11h45
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
08:45AMAlbufeira, Terminal Rodoviário
$341One-way
1 transfer
InternorteNormal · Normal
02:00PM12h44
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
01:44AMAlbufeira, Terminal Rodoviário
$391One-way
1 transfer
TAP PortugalTP1011 · TP1907
10:20AM14h30
Madrid Barajas Airport
11:50PMFaro Airport
$3031One-way
1 transfer
TAP PortugalTP1011 · TP1901
10:20AM25h05
Madrid Barajas Airport
10:25AMFaro Airport
$3501One-way
1 transfer
TAP PortugalTP1023 · TP1901+AlsaNormal
07:40AM6h05
Madrid Barajas Airport
12:45PMAlbufeira, Terminal Rodoviário
$4671One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Albufeira

Travel to Albufeira easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Albufeira.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Madrid and Albufeira including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Albufeira is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Albufeira:

A bus is $69 (€57) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Albufeira costing on average $85 (€70).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Albufeira is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Albufeira take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 15m.

The distance from Madrid to Albufeira is approximately 336 miles (541 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Albufeira is:
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Albufeira as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Albufeira:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Faro Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Albufeira, Av. da Liberdade.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Albufeira, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, TAP Portugal, Air Nostrum to go to Albufeira by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Albufeira by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Albufeira with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, Air Nostrum .
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Albufeira often also extend their vacation to go to Lisbon, Faro, Lagos, Seville, Portimao. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Albufeira and these popular destinations at a great price.

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