How to travel from Almería to Marbella, Spain

The distance between Almería and Marbella is around 262km (163 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Almería to Marbella by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MarbellaAlmería if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Almeria (LEI) to Malaga (AGP).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated byIberia+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Malaga Central Bus Station and then to Marbella.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Granada and then to Malaga Maria Zambrano then take the bus to Marbella.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Marbella.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance262km (163 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Almería and Marbella

There are several options for getting from Almería to Marbella by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Almería and Marbella is around 262km (163 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 219km (136 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Almería and Marbella by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Almería to Marbella is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Almería and Marbella, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Almería and Marbella. We recommend that you fly from Almeria (LEI) to Malaga (AGP). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Almería and Marbella. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Almería and Marbella with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 45m.

Union Ivkoni, Avanza Grupo and ALSA run regular bus services between Almería and Marbella. Buses run once daily and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Almería and Marbella. Flights depart from Almeria (LEI) and arrive at Malaga (AGP) - via Melilla (MLN). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Almería to Marbella. There is however a flight that goes via Melilla (MLN). This services will take at least 2h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Almería to Marbella typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Almeria (LEI) and and arrive into Malaga (AGP).

The closest major airport to Marbella is Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Marbella. Jerez Airport (XRY) (XRY) and Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Almería and Marbella. The distance is around 262km (163 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Almería to Marbella is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €15 ($15).

How do I get from Almería to Marbella

Compare travel optionsbetween Almería and Marbella

Transport options from Almería to Marbella
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 30m
€255($255)
hourly450km (280 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3hrs
€15($15)
once daily263km (163 miles)
Bus to Marbella5h 45m
€26($26)
once daily272km (169 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 35m
€39($39)
every 20 mins405km (252 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€48($48)
on demand262km (163 miles)

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Airports near Marbella

The following major airports near Marbella offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Marbella
XRY
Jerez Airport (XRY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
109km (67 miles) from Marbella
GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Marbella