There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to Tabernas Desert by plane, train (Renfe), 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Almería Airport (LEI)plane MAD - LEI
2h 46m€106–276Bus via Huércal-Overa
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Huercal Overabus ALSA - M-Vera-Moj
- Take the bus from Huercal Overa to Minihollywood Oasysbus ALSA - Maria-Alme
10h 39m€59–89Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Huercal-Viatortrain Alv
6h 24m€116–161Bus
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Almeríabus Vac-216
7h 3m€67–81Drive 518.7 km
- Drive from Madrid to Tabernas Desertcar 518.7 km
5h 18m€85–123Train via Granada (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Granadatrain Ave
- Take the train from Granada to Gadortrain 13946 / ...
6h 40m€104–188
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Almería Airport (LEI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Tabernas Desert is to bus via Huércal-Overa which costs €55 - €90 and takes 10h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Tabernas Desert is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs €100 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Tabernas Desert. However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Almería via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Tabernas Desert. 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 24m.
The distance between Madrid and Tabernas Desert is 452 km. The road distance is 518.7 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Tabernas Desert without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs €110 - €170.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Madrid to Tabernas Desert, including transfers.
Madrid to Tabernas Desert bus services, operated by BusbamSL, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid to Tabernas Desert train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Tabernas Desert is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs €100 - €280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €170 and takes 6h 24m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €85 and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Tabernas Desert, Spain?
Iberia flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Almería Airport (LEI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, 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 11m.
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- 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 Gador
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- 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
- +34 950 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 Minihollywood Oasys
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Madrid to Tabernas Desert bus services, operated by BusbamSL, arrive at Almería station.
Madrid to Tabernas Desert train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Huercal-Viator station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Tabernas Desert is 519 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Madrid to Tabernas Desert.
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