Bus and Coach from Madrid to Albufeira: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Madrid to Albufeira

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Madrid to Albufeira from various bus operators like ALSA or FlixBus for the next days.

today

£28

tomorrow

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

£24

Saturday

£22

Sunday

£22

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	ALSA	12h 0m	17:00	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	04:00	Albufeira	Coach Station		Economy	£28	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 04/05/2026 17:00:00 to Coach Station, Albufeira (Portugal) arriving at 05/05/2026 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
	ALSA	12h 44m	14:00	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	01:44	Albufeira	Coach Station		Economy	£33	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 04/05/2026 14:00:00 to Coach Station, Albufeira (Portugal) arriving at 05/05/2026 01:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 44m

Did you know that if you travel from Madrid to Albufeira via Faro, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- ALSA
  
  14h 45m
  
  0
  
  23:45
  
  Madrid
  Mendez Alvaro Train Station
  
  11:30
  
  Faro
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £21
  
  A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 05/05/2026 23:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Faro (Portugal) arriving at 06/05/2026 11:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
- FlixBus
  
  0h 40m
  
  0
  
  12:50
  
  Faro
  Coach Stop Av. Eng. Joaquim L. Belchior
  
  13:30
  
  Albufeira
  Av. Liberdade
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £2
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Stop Av. Eng. Joaquim L. Belchior, Faro (Portugal) at 06/05/2026 12:50:00 to Av. Liberdade, Albufeira (Portugal) arriving at 06/05/2026 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
Travel time is 3h 45m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	12h 0m	17:00	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	04:00	Albufeira	Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 08/05/2026 17:00:00 to Coach Station, Albufeira (Portugal) arriving at 09/05/2026 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
ALSA	12h 44m	14:00	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	01:44	Albufeira	Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 08/05/2026 14:00:00 to Coach Station, Albufeira (Portugal) arriving at 09/05/2026 01:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 44m
FlixBus	11h 40m	08:05	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	18:45	Albufeira	Av. Liberdade	Economy	£30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 08/05/2026 08:05:00 to Av. Liberdade, Albufeira (Portugal) arriving at 08/05/2026 18:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
FlixBus	12h 40m	09:05	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	20:45	Albufeira	Av. Liberdade	Economy	£31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 08/05/2026 09:05:00 to Av. Liberdade, Albufeira (Portugal) arriving at 08/05/2026 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
FlixBus	12h 25m	10:50	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	22:15	Albufeira	Av. Liberdade	Economy	£34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 08/05/2026 10:50:00 to Av. Liberdade, Albufeira (Portugal) arriving at 08/05/2026 22:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	12h 0m	17:00	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	04:00	Albufeira	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 09/05/2026 17:00:00 to Coach Station, Albufeira (Portugal) arriving at 10/05/2026 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
ALSA	12h 44m	14:00	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	01:44	Albufeira	Coach Station	Economy	£27	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 09/05/2026 14:00:00 to Coach Station, Albufeira (Portugal) arriving at 10/05/2026 01:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 44m
ALSA	14h 34m	00:55	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	14:29	Albufeira	Coach Station	Economy	£42	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 09/05/2026 00:55:00 to Coach Station, Albufeira (Portugal) arriving at 09/05/2026 14:29:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 34m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	ALSA	12h 0m	17:00	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	04:00	Albufeira	Coach Station		Economy	£22	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 10/05/2026 17:00:00 to Coach Station, Albufeira (Portugal) arriving at 11/05/2026 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Madrid to Albufeira is £19 on 15/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Madrid and Albufeira

See here how frequent the connections between Madrid and Albufeira are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily coaches from Madrid to Albufeira. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Madrid and Albufeira.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 8 coaches from Madrid to Albufeira, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Madrid and Albufeira, with 1 offers.

Facts about coaches from Madrid to Albufeira

Compare all providers like ALSA and FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Madrid to Albufeira in one click! Book your bus ticket from Madrid to Albufeira starting from £19!

Cheapest Bus	£19
Fastest Bus	10h 40m
Earliest Coach	14:00
Latest Coach	17:00
Daily Bus Connections	3 Ø
Distance	540.4 km
Coach Companies	ALSA and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Madrid to Albufeira

Every day, 3 buses from 2 coach companies leave Madrid for Albufeira: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/05/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 04/05

£28

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 06/05

Thursday 07/05

Friday 08/05

£24

Saturday 09/05

£22

Sunday 10/05

£22

Monday 11/05

£22

Tuesday 12/05

£27

Wednesday 13/05

£22

Thursday 14/05

£24

Friday 15/05

£19

Saturday 16/05

£22

Sunday 17/05

£33

Monday 18/05

£31

Tuesday 19/05

£27

Wednesday 20/05

£22

Thursday 21/05

£22

Friday 22/05

Saturday 23/05

£33

Sunday 24/05

£24

Monday 25/05

£32

Tuesday 26/05

£29

Wednesday 27/05

£22

Thursday 28/05

£32

Friday 29/05

£35

Saturday 30/05

£33

Sunday 31/05

The cheapest time to travel from Madrid to Albufeira

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

With a price starting from £19, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Madrid to Albufeira. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £22.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Madrid to Albufeira, with £19. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £38.

How to save money travelling from Madrid to Albufeira

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Madrid to Albufeira in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Madrid to Albufeira, 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 Madrid to Albufeira are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Madrid and Albufeira

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Madrid and Albufeira.

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

Camping Palmeira

Rua da Palmeira 29

Coach Station

R. Paul Harris 63

Praia do Castelo

Montechoro

Brejos Sul Coach Station

Brejos Sul Brejos Sul

Service and Comfort on the bus from Madrid to Albufeira

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Madrid to Albufeira? Or which bus companies serve the route Madrid to Albufeira? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Madrid to Albufeira bus

How much does a Madrid - Albufeira coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Madrid - Albufeira bus trip is available from £19 and takes 11h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Madrid to Albufeira is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £19 to £42. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Madrid to Albufeira is offered by roughly 3 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Albufeira from Madrid take?

The quickest coach from Madrid to Albufeira is provided by FlixBus and takes 10h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £30. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Madrid to Albufeira?

The earliest bus to Albufeira departs from Madrid at 14:00. 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 Madrid to Albufeira?

The latest bus to Albufeira departs from Madrid at 17:00. 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 Madrid - Albufeira route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Albufeira?

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

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Madrid Albufeira 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 Madrid Albufeira 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 Madrid to Albufeira on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Madrid to Albufeira?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Madrid and to Albufeira

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