There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to Níjar by train (Renfe), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Huercal-Viatortrain Alv
6h 32m€132–183Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Almeríabus Vac-216
- Take the bus from Almeria to Nijarbus ALSA - Ruta 1 / ...
9h 15m€41–52Drive 569.2 km
- Drive from Madrid to Níjarcar 569.2 km
5h 30m€88–127Fly, bus
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Almería Airport (LEI)plane MAD - LEI
- Take the bus from Hospital El Toyo I to Nijarbus
5h 6m€74–238
Madrid to Níjar by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Níjar is to bus which costs €40 - €55 and takes 9h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Níjar is to fly and bus which takes 5h 6m and costs €70 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Níjar. However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Nijar via Almeria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Níjar. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Huercal-Viator via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Madrid and Níjar is 772 km. The road distance is 569.2 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Níjar without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs €130 - €190.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Madrid to Níjar, including transfers.
Madrid to Níjar bus services, operated by BusbamSL, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid to Níjar train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Níjar is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs €130 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €55 and takes 9h 15m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Níjar, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Huercal-Viator twice daily. Tickets cost €90–140 and the journey takes 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Nijar via Almeria in around 9h 15m.
- 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 Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Huercal-Viator
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- 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 Almeria to Nijar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Hospital El Toyo I to Nijar
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Madrid to Níjar bus services, operated by BusbamSL, arrive at Almería station.
Madrid to Níjar train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Huercal-Viator station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Níjar is 569 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Madrid to Níjar.
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