There are 7 ways to get from Barcelona to Almería by plane, train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly • 3h 5m
Cheapest option
Train via Madrid • 10h 7m
5 alternative options
Train • 10h 7m
Bus • 11h 50m
Bus via Murcia • 12h 15m
Train, bus • 13h 36m
Drive • 7h 39m
Barcelona to Almería by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Almería is to bus via Murcia which costs €60 - €90 and takes 12h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Almería is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs €80 - €270.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord and arriving at Almeria. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Almería. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Almeria via Granada. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.
The distance between Barcelona and Almería is 653 km. The road distance is 790.4 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Almería without a car is to train which takes 10h 7m and costs €95 - €140.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Barcelona to Almería, including transfers.
Barcelona to Almería bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord station.
Barcelona to Almería train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Almería is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs €80 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €140 and takes 10h 7m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €100 and takes 11h 50m.
- Distance: 652.9 km
- Duration: 3h 5m
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Almería, Spain?
Vueling Airlines and Iberia fly from Barcelona to Almería twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona to Almería via Granada in around 10h 7m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Almeria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €340
Flights from Barcelona to Almeria via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €440
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona to Almeria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €340
Flights from Barcelona to Almeria via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €440
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80 - €120
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Básico
- €80 - €120
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Estación de tren de Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Básico
- €50 - €75
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Granada to Almeria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16 - €22
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Estación de tren de Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €65
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Estación de tren de Atocha to Almeria
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Cartagena
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 150 000
- atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Estación de tren de Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €80
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Inicial
- €30 - €80
- Phone
- +34 910 780 990
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Estación de tren de Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21 - €30
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord to Almeria
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65 - €100
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Almeria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18 - €26
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Barcelona Sants Bus to Estación de Autobuses de Murcia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45 - €65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +34 902 22 72 72
- atencionaclientes@busbam.com
- Website
- busbam.com
Bus from Cartagena to Almería
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12 - €18
- Schedules at
- busbam.com
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Barcelona to Almería bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Almeria station.
Barcelona to Almería train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Almeria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Almería is 790 km. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from Barcelona to Almería.
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