How to travel from Ávila to Almería, Spain

The distance between Ávila and Almería is around 569km (353 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ávila to Almería by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Madrid-Principe Pio then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Almeria (LEI).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Principe Pio and then to Almeria.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid-Estación Sur and then to Almería.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Almería.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance649km (403 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ávila and Almería

There are several options for getting from Ávila to Almería by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Ávila and Almería is around 569km (353 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 466km (290 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Ávila and Almería by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ávila to Almería is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Ávila and Almería, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ávila and Almería. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ávila to Almería. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Principe Pio and Atocha. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

Renfe run train services between Ávila and Almería. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ávila and Almería. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ávila to Almería. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid-Estación Sur. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

Jiménez Dorado and BusbamSL run regular bus services between Ávila and Almería. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ávila to Almería. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Principe Pio then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Almeria (LEI). instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Almería is Almeria Airport (LEI) (LEI) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Almería. Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) and Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) 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 Ávila and Almería. The distance is around 649km (403 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ávila to Almería is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ávila and Almería

Transport options from Ávila to Almería
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 20m
€200($200)
hourly569km (353 miles)
Train
7h 50m
€53($53)
once daily682km (424 miles)
Bus
8hrs
€40($40)
5 times a day653km (406 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€120($120)
on demand649km (403 miles)

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Airports near Almería

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

LEI
Almeria Airport (LEI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Almería
GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
123km (76 miles) from Almería
AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
181km (113 miles) from Almería