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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 prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, and a flight costs an average of €42.
Distance: 256 miles (412 km)
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€35 Average price Cheapest | €64 Average price | €247 Average price |
10h 39m Average total duration 10h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Travel to Almeria 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 Almeria.
You can get from Madrid to Almeria 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Almeria from Madrid is by taking a train, which costs on average $21 (€19).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Madrid to Almeria:
Taking a train costs $16 (€14) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $37 (€34) for the same trip.
Taking a train costs $26 (€24) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $47 (€43) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel between Madrid and Almeria is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 15 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 6 h 15 min.
Train takes 6 h 37 min on average.
The Madrid to Almeria distance is around 255 miles (412 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Almeria is:
- 9 buses per day.
- 3 flights per day.
- 1 train a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Madrid and Almeria as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Almeria:
- Buses most often depart from Madrid at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Almeria at Almería, Estación de Autobuses.
- Flights from Madrid to Almeria most often leave from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Almeria International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Almería.
The following travel companies offer services from Madrid to Almeria:
- Travel with Bus BAM, Alsa, FlixBus or BusbamSL to go to Almeria by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find BusbamSL Madrid to Almeria tickets on Omio for $33 (€30).
- Air Nostrum, Iberia or Vueling Airlines can take you to Almeria by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Iberia from Madrid to Almeria for $47 (€43).
- Travel with Renfe Intercity, AVE, Renfe ALVIA or Renfe Viajeros to go to Almeria by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Renfe Intercity Madrid to Almeria tickets on Omio for $21 (€19).
Yes, there are direct routes from Madrid to Almeria with the following travel companies:
- You can find 9 direct buses per day to Almeria with Bus BAM or BusbamSL.
- You can find 3 direct flights per day to Almeria with Iberia.
- You can find 1 direct train per day to take to Almeria with Renfe Intercity, Renfe ALVIA or Renfe Viajeros.
Direct services to Almeria tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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