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There are 10 ways to get from Madrid to Albufeira by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train, bus via Córdoba

    best
    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Cordoba-Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cordoba-Central to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain train Avn / ...
    3. Take the bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Albufeirabus bus
    7h 30m
    €62–171

  2. Fly to Faro Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane MAD - FAO
    5h 20m
    €35–173

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Huelvatrain train Alv / ...
    2. Take the bus from Huelva to Tavirabus bus
    3. Take the train from Tavira to Albufeira - Ferreirastrain train Re / ...
    9h 6m
    €88–142

  4. Drive 669.6 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to Albufeiracar car 669.6 km
    7h 54m
    €105–152

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain train Ave
    2. Take the bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Albufeirabus bus
    7h 39m
    €64–173

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Terminal Rodoviário de Évorabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Évora to Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeirabus bus 20 | Braga / ...
    10h
    €51–119

  7. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Ayamontebus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Ayamonte to Vila Real de Santo Antónioferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Vila Real De Santo Antonio to Albufeira - Ferreirastrain train Re / ...
    13h 39m
    €58–108

  8. Fly to Seville Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane plane MAD - SVQ
    2. Take the bus from Sevilla - Plaza de Armas to Albufeirabus bus
    7h 32m
    €52–152

  9. Fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane MAD - LIS
    2. Take the bus from Lisbon to Albufeirabus bus
    6h 58m
    €51–215

  10. Fly to Jerez Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Jerez Airport (XRY)plane plane MAD - XRY
    2. Take the train from La Parra to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Albufeirabus bus
    8h 43m
    €100–316

Madrid to Albufeira by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 716.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Albufeira, Portugal?

Ryanair, Iberia, and two other airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Faro Airport (FAO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeira via Terminal Rodoviário de Évora in around 10h.

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