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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 an average ticket price of €42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €42, while a flight costs an average of €47.
Distance: 336 miles (541 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€42 Average price Cheapest | €47 Average price | €113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 36m Average total duration 10h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Madrid to Albufeira:
A bus is €5 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Albufeira costing on average €47.
Other travel options to Albufeira take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 36m.
Tickets start at around €42 compared to roughly €113 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €71. The journey takes 10h 6m versus 7h 0m 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 Madrid to Albufeira
How to get from Madrid to Albufeira by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Albufeira is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FR 147211:05 PM1h25Madrid Barajas Airport11:30 PMFaro Airport€261One-way0 transfers
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- FR 147211:05 PM1h25Madrid Barajas Airport11:30 PMFaro Airport€261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FR 147211:05 PM1h25Madrid Barajas Airport11:30 PMFaro Airport€261One-way0 transfers
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Normal12:46 PM9h29Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes9:15 PMAlbufeira, Terminal Rodoviário€331One-way1 transfer- 06012+Normal12:46 PM9h29Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes9:15 PMAlbufeira, Terminal Rodoviário€331One-way1 transfer
- 06012+Normal12:46 PM14h28Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes2:14 AMAlbufeira, Terminal Rodoviário€331One-way1 transfer
- FR 2214:30 PM1h25Madrid Barajas Airport4:55 PMFaro Airport€921One-way0 transfers
TP1019 · TP19058:10 PM22h10Madrid Barajas Airport5:20 PMFaro Airport€3371One-way1 transfer- TP1023 · TP19017:40 AM3h45Madrid Barajas Airport10:25 AMFaro Airport€4001One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Albufeira:
A bus is €5 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Albufeira costing on average €47.
Other travel options to Albufeira take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 36m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 13 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, TAP Portugal, Air Nostrum to go to Albufeira by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Albufeira by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, Air Nostrum.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
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