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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 €51 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 4m. 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 €51, while a flight costs an average of €311.
Distance: 336 miles (541 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€51 Average price Cheapest | €311 Average price | €113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 38m Average total duration 11h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Albufeira
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Albufeira, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Albufeira:
A bus is €260 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Albufeira costing on average €311.
Other travel options to Albufeira take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 38m.
Tickets start at around €51 compared to roughly €113 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €62. The journey takes 11h 8m 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal5:00 PM 12h00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 4:00 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário €28 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal · Normal
5:00 PM 12h00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 4:00 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário €28 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- TP1021 · TP1907
9:10 PM 3h40 Madrid Barajas Airport 11:50 PM Faro Airport €149 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- Normal · Normal
2:00 PM 12h44 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 1:44 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário €34 1 One-way 1 transfer 
Normal · Normal2:00 PM 12h44 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 1:44 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário €34 1 One-way 1 transfer- Normal · Normal
11:45 PM 13h00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 11:45 AM Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário €34 1 One-way 1 transfer
- TP1015 · TP1907
2:55 PM 9h55 Madrid Barajas Airport 11:50 PM Faro Airport €124 1 One-way 1 transfer - TP1015 · TP1901
2:55 PM 20h25 Madrid Barajas Airport 10:20 AM Faro Airport €128 1 One-way 1 transfer - TP1015 · TP1905
2:55 PM 25h45 Madrid Barajas Airport 3:40 PM Faro Airport €128 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Albufeira:
A bus is €260 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Albufeira costing on average €311.
Other travel options to Albufeira take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 38m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 15 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, Terminal Rodoviário.
- Travel with TAP Portugal, British Airways, BA Euroflyer, Ryanair, BA Cityflyer, Iberia, Luxair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Vueling to go to Albufeira by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte to go to Albufeira by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia.
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