How to get from Madrid to Almería
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Madrid to Almería by price and travel time.
- 414 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 15m
- 1 train departures a day with Renfe
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 15m
direct
Flight
€100
Cheapest
6h 11m
direct
Train
€37
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Almería. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 15m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 414 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 19, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
414 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €100Checked Oct 19 | 1h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €36Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 6h 11mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €30Checked Oct 16 | 5h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€100Checked Oct 191h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€36Omio catalogue, Oct 206h 11m · directSee Train details
- Bus€30Checked Oct 165h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Almería: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid–Barajas → Almería Airportflight
Iberia·1h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Madrid to Almería
Renfe runs 1 scheduled departures a day, the first at 16:40 and the last at 16:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renfetrain | 1 | 16:40 | 16:40 |
All departures
- 16:40
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
IberiaMadrid–Barajas-Almería AirportSee live options and dates →
RenfeMadrid-AlmeríaBook →
BlaBlaCarMadrid-AlmeríaBook →On this route you travel with Iberia, Renfe, BlaBlaCar; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Almería works
Start with a Iberia flight from Madrid to Almería, about 1h 15m. In total it's roughly €100 over 1h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Madrid to Almería: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Almería?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 15m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first train from Madrid to Almería?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 16:40 and the last at 16:40, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Madrid to Almería?
1 a day with Renfe, between 16:40 and 16:40.
How far is Almería from Madrid?
About 414 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Almería cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €37 to €40. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Madrid to Almería?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 15m.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Almería?
About 1h 15m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Madrid and Almería?
Madrid is MAD and Almería is LEI, so this route is usually written MAD to LEI.
Which operators run Madrid to Almería?
On this route you travel with Iberia, Renfe, BlaBlaCar.
Can you get from Madrid to Almería without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 5h 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Almería?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Iberia
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 19 Oct 2026