How to travel from Cordoba to Almería, Spain

The distance between Cordoba and Almería is around 320km (199 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Sevilla-Santa Justa then fly from Sevilla (SVQ) to Almeria (LEI).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Train

Take the train to Granada and then to Almeria.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Bus

Take the bus to Almeria.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Almería.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance355km (221 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cordoba and Almería

There are several options for getting from Cordoba to Almería by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Cordoba and Almería is around 320km (199 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 235km (146 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Cordoba and Almería by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cordoba to Almería is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Cordoba and Almería, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cordoba and Almería. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cordoba to Almería. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Granada. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Cordoba and Almería. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 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 Cordoba and Almería. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs once daily.

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

ALSA run regular bus services between Cordoba and Almería. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cordoba to Almería. We recommend that you take the train to Sevilla-Santa Justa then fly from Sevilla (SVQ) to Almeria (LEI). instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Cordoba and Almería. The distance is around 355km (221 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cordoba to Almería is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €42 ($42).

How do I get from Cordoba to Almería

Compare travel optionsbetween Cordoba and Almería

Transport options from Cordoba to Almería
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 40m
€180($180)
hourly465km (289 miles)
Train
3h 50m
€42($42)
every 20 mins404km (251 miles)
Bus
5h 45m
€30($30)
once daily320km (199 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€65($65)
on demand355km (221 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