How to travel from Málaga to Albufeira

Travel from Málaga, Spain to Albufeira, Portugal is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Albufeira from Málaga restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Albufeira, Portugal from Málaga?

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Portugal: Azores, Madeira

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Albufeira, Portugal?

The government of Portugal has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 5/16/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip from Málaga to Albufeira closer to your planned date of departure here.

Return travel to Málaga, Spain from Portugal is: Partially open.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Spain from Portugal?

Entry into Spain is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Portugal.

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into Spain from Portugal?

Requirements for reentering Spain:

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Health screen upon arrival
• Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in Spain?

All travelers must abide by the following measures in Spain to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The above information about your return travel to Málaga, Spain was last verified on 5/19/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Málaga from Albufeira.

Travel Málaga to Albufeira by bus.

A bus is the fastest way to get to Albufeira from Málaga with an average travel time for this route around 6 h 45 min.

The Málaga to Albufeira distance is around 212 miles (342 km).

The average frequency per day from Málaga to Albufeira is:

• 1 bus a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Albufeira from Málaga as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Málaga to Albufeira:

• Buses most often depart from Málaga at Málaga, Puerto Málaga and arrive in Albufeira at Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário.

Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with from Málaga to Albufeira:

• You can travel by bus between Málaga and Albufeira with Union Ivkoni International, and you can find Union Ivkoni International Málaga to Albufeira tickets for $40 (€36) on Omio.

Before traveling from Málaga to Albufeira, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket for this journey is costing $40 (€36) one way on average.

But we recommend booking Málaga to Albufeira tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.