How to travel from Guadalajara to Almería, Spain

The distance between Guadalajara and Almería is around 493km (306 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

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

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Canillejas then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Almeria (LEI).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Train

Take the train to Atocha and then to Almeria.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid and then to Almería.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Almería.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance593km (368 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Guadalajara and Almería

There are several options for getting from Guadalajara to Almería by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Guadalajara and Almería is around 493km (306 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 434km (269 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Guadalajara and Almería by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Guadalajara to Almería is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Guadalajara and Almería, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Guadalajara and Almería. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Guadalajara to Almería. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Atocha. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

Renfe Cercanias and Renfe run train services between Guadalajara and Almería. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 15m, 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 Guadalajara and Almería. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Guadalajara to Almería. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

Autocares Grupo Samar, BusbamSL and ALSA run regular bus services between Guadalajara and Almería. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Guadalajara to Almería. We recommend that you take the bus to Canillejas then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Almeria (LEI). instead which will take 2h 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 Guadalajara and Almería. The distance is around 593km (368 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Guadalajara to Almería is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Guadalajara and Almería

Transport options from Guadalajara to Almería
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
2h 20m
€195($195)
hourly493km (306 miles)
Train
7h 15m
€40($40)
once daily610km (379 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 45m
€36($36)
twice daily598km (371 miles)
Bus via Madrid7h 55m
€58($58)
once daily608km (378 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€110($110)
on demand593km (368 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