Coach Almería to Madrid from £31

Which bus from Almería to Madrid is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Almería to Madrid. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like BAM or ALSA. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

£31

tomorrow

£31

Wednesday

£31

Thursday

£31

Friday

£31

Saturday

£31

Sunday

£31

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BAM	6h 5m	08:00	Almería	Coach Station	14:05	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from BAM goes from Coach Station, Almería (Spain) at 04/05/2026 08:00:00 to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 04/05/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
BAM	6h 45m	09:30	Almería	Coach Station	16:15	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from BAM goes from Coach Station, Almería (Spain) at 04/05/2026 09:30:00 to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 04/05/2026 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
BAM	6h 40m	15:00	Almería	Coach Station	21:40	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from BAM goes from Coach Station, Almería (Spain) at 04/05/2026 15:00:00 to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 04/05/2026 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
BAM	6h 30m	23:00	Almería	Coach Station	05:30	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from BAM goes from Coach Station, Almería (Spain) at 04/05/2026 23:00:00 to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 05/05/2026 05:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
BAM	6h 31m	23:59	Almería	Coach Station	06:30	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from BAM goes from Coach Station, Almería (Spain) at 04/05/2026 23:59:00 to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 05/05/2026 06:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 31m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BAM	6h 5m	08:00	Almería	Coach Station	14:05	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from BAM goes from Coach Station, Almería (Spain) at 05/05/2026 08:00:00 to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 05/05/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
BAM	6h 45m	09:30	Almería	Coach Station	16:15	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from BAM goes from Coach Station, Almería (Spain) at 05/05/2026 09:30:00 to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 05/05/2026 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
BAM	6h 40m	15:00	Almería	Coach Station	21:40	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from BAM goes from Coach Station, Almería (Spain) at 05/05/2026 15:00:00 to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 05/05/2026 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
BAM	6h 30m	23:00	Almería	Coach Station	05:30	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from BAM goes from Coach Station, Almería (Spain) at 05/05/2026 23:00:00 to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 06/05/2026 05:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
BAM	6h 31m	23:59	Almería	Coach Station	06:30	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from BAM goes from Coach Station, Almería (Spain) at 05/05/2026 23:59:00 to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 06/05/2026 06:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 31m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BAM	6h 5m	08:00	Almería	Coach Station	14:05	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from BAM goes from Coach Station, Almería (Spain) at 06/05/2026 08:00:00 to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 06/05/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
BAM	6h 45m	09:30	Almería	Coach Station	16:15	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from BAM goes from Coach Station, Almería (Spain) at 06/05/2026 09:30:00 to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 06/05/2026 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
BAM	6h 40m	15:00	Almería	Coach Station	21:40	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from BAM goes from Coach Station, Almería (Spain) at 06/05/2026 15:00:00 to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 06/05/2026 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
BAM	6h 30m	23:00	Almería	Coach Station	05:30	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from BAM goes from Coach Station, Almería (Spain) at 06/05/2026 23:00:00 to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 07/05/2026 05:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
BAM	6h 31m	23:59	Almería	Coach Station	06:30	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from BAM goes from Coach Station, Almería (Spain) at 06/05/2026 23:59:00 to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 07/05/2026 06:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 31m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BAM	6h 5m	08:00	Almería	Coach Station	14:05	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from BAM goes from Coach Station, Almería (Spain) at 07/05/2026 08:00:00 to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 07/05/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
BAM	6h 45m	09:30	Almería	Coach Station	16:15	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from BAM goes from Coach Station, Almería (Spain) at 07/05/2026 09:30:00 to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 07/05/2026 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
BAM	6h 40m	15:00	Almería	Coach Station	21:40	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from BAM goes from Coach Station, Almería (Spain) at 07/05/2026 15:00:00 to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 07/05/2026 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
ALSA	7h 30m	07:30	Almería	Coach Station	15:00	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	£58	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Almería (Spain) at 07/05/2026 07:30:00 to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 07/05/2026 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £58 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
ALSA	8h 30m	09:30	Almería	Coach Station	18:00	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	£62	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Almería (Spain) at 07/05/2026 09:30:00 to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 07/05/2026 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BAM	6h 5m	08:00	Almería	Coach Station	14:05	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from BAM goes from Coach Station, Almería (Spain) at 08/05/2026 08:00:00 to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 08/05/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
BAM	6h 45m	09:30	Almería	Coach Station	16:15	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from BAM goes from Coach Station, Almería (Spain) at 08/05/2026 09:30:00 to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 08/05/2026 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
BAM	6h 40m	15:00	Almería	Coach Station	21:40	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from BAM goes from Coach Station, Almería (Spain) at 08/05/2026 15:00:00 to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 08/05/2026 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
BAM	6h 30m	23:00	Almería	Coach Station	05:30	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from BAM goes from Coach Station, Almería (Spain) at 08/05/2026 23:00:00 to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 09/05/2026 05:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
BAM	6h 31m	23:59	Almería	Coach Station	06:30	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from BAM goes from Coach Station, Almería (Spain) at 08/05/2026 23:59:00 to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 09/05/2026 06:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 31m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BAM	6h 5m	08:00	Almería	Coach Station	14:05	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from BAM goes from Coach Station, Almería (Spain) at 09/05/2026 08:00:00 to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 09/05/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
BAM	6h 45m	09:30	Almería	Coach Station	16:15	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from BAM goes from Coach Station, Almería (Spain) at 09/05/2026 09:30:00 to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 09/05/2026 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
BAM	6h 40m	15:00	Almería	Coach Station	21:40	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from BAM goes from Coach Station, Almería (Spain) at 09/05/2026 15:00:00 to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 09/05/2026 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
BAM	6h 30m	23:00	Almería	Coach Station	05:30	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from BAM goes from Coach Station, Almería (Spain) at 09/05/2026 23:00:00 to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 10/05/2026 05:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
BAM	6h 31m	23:59	Almería	Coach Station	06:30	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from BAM goes from Coach Station, Almería (Spain) at 09/05/2026 23:59:00 to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 10/05/2026 06:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 31m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BAM	6h 5m	08:00	Almería	Coach Station	14:05	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from BAM goes from Coach Station, Almería (Spain) at 10/05/2026 08:00:00 to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 10/05/2026 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
BAM	6h 45m	09:30	Almería	Coach Station	16:15	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from BAM goes from Coach Station, Almería (Spain) at 10/05/2026 09:30:00 to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 10/05/2026 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
BAM	6h 40m	15:00	Almería	Coach Station	21:40	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from BAM goes from Coach Station, Almería (Spain) at 10/05/2026 15:00:00 to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 10/05/2026 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
BAM	6h 45m	17:00	Almería	Coach Station	23:45	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from BAM goes from Coach Station, Almería (Spain) at 10/05/2026 17:00:00 to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 10/05/2026 23:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
BAM	6h 30m	23:00	Almería	Coach Station	05:30	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from BAM goes from Coach Station, Almería (Spain) at 10/05/2026 23:00:00 to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 11/05/2026 05:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Almería to Madrid is £31 on 04/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Almería and Madrid?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Almería to Madrid. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily coaches from Almería to Madrid. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Almería and Madrid.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 23 coaches from Almería to Madrid, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Almería and Madrid, with 11 offers.

All facts for Almería to Madrid bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like BAM and ALSA that travel daily 6 times by bus from Almería to Madrid in one click. Book your Almería to Madrid bus ticket starting from £31!

Cheapest Bus	£31
Fastest Bus	6h 5m
Earliest Coach	08:00
Latest Coach	23:59
Daily Bus Connections	6 Ø
Distance	412.7 km
Coach Companies	BAM and ALSA

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Almería to Madrid?

Every day, 6 buses from 2 coach companies leave Almería for Madrid. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 04/05/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 04/05

£31

Tuesday 05/05

£31

Wednesday 06/05

£31

Thursday 07/05

£31

Friday 08/05

£31

Saturday 09/05

£31

Sunday 10/05

£31

Monday 11/05

£31

Tuesday 12/05

£31

Wednesday 13/05

£31

Thursday 14/05

£31

Friday 15/05

£31

Saturday 16/05

£31

Sunday 17/05

£31

Monday 18/05

£31

Tuesday 19/05

£31

Wednesday 20/05

£31

Thursday 21/05

£31

Friday 22/05

£31

Saturday 23/05

£31

Sunday 24/05

£31

Monday 25/05

£31

Tuesday 26/05

£31

Wednesday 27/05

£31

Thursday 28/05

£62

Friday 29/05

£31

Saturday 30/05

£31

Sunday 31/05

The cheapest time to travel from Almería to Madrid

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Almería to Madrid, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £30, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Almería to Madrid. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £31.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Almería to Madrid, with £30. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £31.

How to save money travelling from Almería to Madrid

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Almería to Madrid in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Almería to Madrid, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Almería to Madrid are also emptier.

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Latest reviews for coach companies on the route Almería - Madrid

Jonatan , 22/04/2025

Parece mentira que teniendo el monopolio Almería -Madrid no os preocupéis que los enchufes que ofrecéis en el bus funcionen porque no lo hacen.

Laura , 05/02/2025

Menudo viaje más nefasto no lo vuelvo a utilizar,creo que el autobús venía a 160 por hora no es normal esas velocidades y esos volantazos sin cuidado ninguno veníamos todos medio asustados!he pasado m ... Menudo viaje más nefasto no lo vuelvo a utilizar,creo que el autobús venía a 160 por hora no es normal esas velocidades y esos volantazos sin cuidado ninguno veníamos todos medio asustados!he pasado mucho miedo todo el viaje pensando que en cualquier momento chocaríamos.no lo recomiendo ni lo vuelvo a utilizar

Marta, 01/08/2024

AUTOBUS SIN AIRE SUDANDO SIETE HORAS ES INHUMANO, no me podia apoyar en ma ventana porque estaba llena de mocos secos que ascazo… no hay wifi, no hay cargador de movil en un trayecto insisto de siete ... AUTOBUS SIN AIRE SUDANDO SIETE HORAS ES INHUMANO, no me podia apoyar en ma ventana porque estaba llena de mocos secos que ascazo… no hay wifi, no hay cargador de movil en un trayecto insisto de siete horas…

Juana Sierra, 26/07/2024

Servicio nefasto, sucio y nada confortable.

All bus stations and stops in Almería and Madrid

Here is a map with all coach stations in Almería and Madrid. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Coach Station

Plaza de la Estación S/N

Port

Ctra. de Málaga 76

Empalme Retamar

Carretera de Níjar a Retamar 51

Burgos

Calle Burgos

Central Station

Avenida de América Coach Station

Avenida de América 13

Coach Stop

Calle de Tiziano 40

Intercambiador de Moncloa

Calle de la Princesa 89n

Plaza de Castilla

Sur Bus Station

Calle de Méndez Álvaro 83

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Almería to Madrid? Compare all modes of transports from Almería to Madrid.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Almería to Madrid

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Almería to Madrid. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Almería to Madrid bus

How much does a Almería Madrid coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Almería Madrid bus trip is available from £31 and takes 6h 5m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Almería to Madrid?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £31 to £90. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Madrid.

How many connections are available for the Almería Madrid route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Almería to Madrid is offered by roughly 6 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Madrid from Almería take?

The quickest coach from Almería to Madrid is provided by BAM and takes 6h 5m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £31. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Almería to Madrid?

The earliest bus to Madrid departs from Almería at 08:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Almería to Madrid?

The latest bus to Madrid departs from Almería at 23:59. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Almería Madrid route?

Passengers looking to travel from Almería to Madrid can travel with BAM and ALSA. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Almería and Madrid?

You can check all the direct connections between Almería and Madrid by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: BAM and ALSA.

What can I take with me on the bus to Madrid from Almería?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Almería Madrid bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Almería Madrid bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Almería to Madrid on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Almería to Madrid?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 6 daily trips between Almería and Madrid. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Almería to Madrid

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Almería and to Madrid

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Almería and to Madrid. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!