There are 6 ways to get from Madrid (Station) to Almería by plane, train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Almería Airport (LEI)plane MAD - LEI
3h 35m€77–239Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Almeríabus Vac-216
8h 32m€36–52Train via Granada (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Granadatrain Ave
- Take the train from Granada to Almeriatrain 13940 / ...
8h 30m€95–189Drive 545.2 km
- Drive from Madrid (Station) to Almeríacar 545.2 km
5h 34m€89–129Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Almeriatrain Alv
8h 37m€92–143Bus via Huércal-Overa
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Huercal Overabus ALSA - M-Vera-Moj
- Take the bus from Huercal Overa to Almeriabus ALSA - Mur-Alm Di / ...
11h 43m€51–87
Madrid (Station) to Almería by foot, subway, and train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madrid (Station) to Almería is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid (Station) to Almería is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs €75 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid (Station) to Almería. However, there are services departing from Avenida América and arriving at Almería via Estación Sur de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid (Station) to Almería. However, there are services departing from Intercambiador Av América Metro and arriving at Almeria via Pacifico, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Granada. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Madrid (Station) and Almería is 445 km. The road distance is 545.2 km.
The best way to get from Madrid (Station) to Almería without a car is to train via Granada which takes 8h 30m and costs €90 - €190.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Madrid (Station) to Almería, including transfers.
Madrid (Station) to Almería bus services, operated by BusbamSL, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid (Station) to Almería train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid (Station) to Almería is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs €75 - €240. Alternatively, you can train via Granada, which costs €90 - €190 and takes 8h 30m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 8h 32m.
What companies run services between Madrid (Station), Madrid, Spain and Almería, Spain?
Iberia flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Almería Airport (LEI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Madrid (Station) to Almeria via Intercambiador Av América Metro, Pacifico, Estación de Atocha Metro, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and Granada in around 8h 30m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Almería Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–220
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–150
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Granada to Almeria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Almeria
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 950 25 95 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- busbam.com
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Almería
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Schedules at
- busbam.com
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Huercal Overa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Huercal Overa to Almeria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Madrid (Station) to Almería bus services, operated by BusbamSL, arrive at Almería station.
Madrid (Station) to Almería train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Granada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid (Station) to Almería is 545 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Madrid (Station) to Almería.
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