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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Almeria
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Almeria among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 58m. 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 $46, while a flight costs an average of $324.
Distance: 256 miles (412 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$46 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price | $324 Average price | $112 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 31m 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 Madrid to Almeria:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Almeria costing on average $57.
A bus is $278 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Almeria costing on average $324.
Other travel options to Almeria take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 18m.
Bus takes on average 8h 29m.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Almeria
How to get from Madrid to Almeria by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Almeria is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal5:00 PM6h15Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses11:15 PMAlmería, Estación de Autobuses$441One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal5:00 PM6h15Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses11:15 PMAlmería, Estación de Autobuses$441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IB10297:40 AM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport8:55 AMAlmeria International Airport$1301One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 002768:20 AM7h24Atocha-Cercanías3:44 PMAlmería$551One-way0 transfers
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023661:35 PM9h55Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:30 PMAlmería$651One-way1 transfer- 02076+
139427:20 AM10h59Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes6:19 PMAlmería$701One-way1 transfer
- Normal11:00 PM6h30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:30 AMAlmería, Estación de Autobuses$441One-way0 transfers
- Normal11:59 PM6h31Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses6:30 AMAlmería, Estación de Autobuses$441One-way0 transfers
- Normal11:00 PM6h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:45 AMAlmería, Puerto$441One-way0 transfers
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Normal10:35 AM7h25Madrid Barajas Airport6:00 PMAlmería, Estación de Autobuses$1261One-way1 transfer- UX5035+Normal6:30 AM11h30Madrid Barajas Airport6:00 PMAlmería, Estación de Autobuses$1261One-way1 transfer
- IB103111:45 AM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport1:00 PMAlmeria International Airport$3801One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Almeria:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Almeria costing on average $57.
A bus is $278 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Almeria costing on average $324.
Other travel options to Almeria take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 18m.
Bus takes on average 8h 29m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Almeria as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Almeria International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Almería.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Almería, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Iberia, Air Nostrum, Vueling to go to Almeria by flight.
- Travel with Bus BAM, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, FlixBus, Samar to go to Almeria by bus.
- Travel with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros to go to Almeria by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Nostrum.
- 10 direct buses per day with Bus BAM, BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct trains per day with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
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