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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 prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 47m. 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 $43, and a flight costs an average of $42.
Distance: 256 miles (412 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price | $205 Average price |
8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
- Normal9:30 AM6h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses4:15 PMAlmería, Estación de Autobuses$441One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal9:30 AM6h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses4:15 PMAlmería, Estación de Autobuses$441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IB10333:50 PM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport5:05 PMAlmeria International Airport$2641One-way0 transfers
Other options
023664:40 PM6h46Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:26 PMAlmería$1431One-way0 transfers
- Normal3:00 PM6h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses9:45 PMAlmería, Estación de Autobuses$441One-way0 transfers
- Normal5:00 PM6h15Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses11:15 PMAlmería, Estación de Autobuses$441One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal10:30 AM7h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses6:15 PMAlmería, Estación de Autobuses$501One-way1 transfer
- IB103112:30 PM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport1:45 PMAlmeria International Airport$3101One-way0 transfers
- IB10377:50 PM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport9:05 PMAlmeria International Airport$4181One-way0 transfers
UX5035+Normal6:30 AM11h30Madrid Barajas Airport6:00 PMAlmería, Estación de Autobuses$5611One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Almeria:
A train is $21 (€17) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Almeria costing on average $42 (€34).
A train is $22 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Almeria costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Almeria take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 23m.
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
- 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 Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros to go to Almeria by train.
- Travel with Bus BAM, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, FlixBus, BusbamSL to go to Almeria by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, Air Nostrum, Vueling to go to Almeria by flight.
- 2 direct trains per day with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
- 10 direct buses per day with Bus BAM, BlaBlaCar, BusbamSL.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Nostrum.
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