There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Tabernas 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 30m€123–172Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Almeríabus Vac-216
8h 30m€40–51Drive 523.2 km
- Drive from Madrid to Tabernascar 523.2 km
5h 22m€86–124Fly, bus
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Almería Airport (LEI)plane MAD - LEI
- Take the bus from Almeria to Tabernasbus
5h 5m€74–238Bus 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 Tabernasbus ALSA - Maria-Alme
10h 30m€54–82
Madrid to Tabernas by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Tabernas is to bus which costs €40 - €55 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Tabernas is to fly and bus which takes 5h 5m and costs €70 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Tabernas. However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Tabernas via Almeria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Tabernas. 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 30m.
The distance between Madrid and Tabernas is 766 km. The road distance is 523.2 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Tabernas without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €120 - €180.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Madrid to Tabernas, including transfers.
Madrid to Tabernas bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid to Tabernas train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Tabernas is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €120 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €55 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Tabernas, Andalusia, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Huercal-Viator once daily. Tickets cost €90–140 and the journey takes 6h 11m. Alternatively, BusbamSL operates a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Almería 5 times a day. Tickets cost €35–50 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- 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 11m
- Frequency
- Once 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 Tabernas
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- 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 Tabernas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Madrid to Tabernas bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Huercal Overa station.
Madrid to Tabernas train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Huercal-Viator station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Tabernas is 523 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Madrid to Tabernas.
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