How to travel from La Palma to Almería, Spain
The distance between La Palma and Almería is around 1,799km (1,118 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from La Palma to Almería by plane, bus, ferry, car and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Almería → La Palma if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Almeria (LEI).
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time4h 10m
- Typical cost€325($325)
+ 2 others1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Cádiz then take the bus to Almeria.
- Duration2 days 23h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Santa Cruz de Tenerife then Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and then to Cádiz then take the train to Linares-Baeza and then to Almeria.
- Duration2 days 7h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€310($310)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Santa Cruz de Tenerife and then to Huelva then drive to Almería.
- Duration2 days
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€595($600)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Palma and Almería
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from La Palma to Almería by plane, bus, ferry, car and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €180 ($180) and will take around 2 days 23h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €325 ($325).
The distance between La Palma and Almería is around 1,799km (1,118 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,700km (1,056 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from La Palma and Almería by plane.
The quickest way to get from La Palma to Almería is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €325 ($325).
The cheapest way to travel between La Palma and Almería is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €180 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between La Palma and Almería. We recommend that you fly from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Almeria (LEI). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between La Palma and Almería. We recommend that you fly from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Almeria (LEI). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from La Palma and Almería. Flights depart from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) and arrive at Almeria (LEI) - via Madrid (MAD). The flight takes around 4h 10m.
There is no direct flight from La Palma to Almería. There is however a flight that goes via Madrid (MAD). This services will take at least 4h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from La Palma to Almería typically takes around 4h 10m. Flights depart from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) and and arrive into Almeria (LEI).
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from La Palma to Almería. We recommend that you fly from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Almeria (LEI). instead which will take 4h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Palma to Almería is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €325 ($325).
Compare travel optionsbetween La Palma and Almería
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 4h 30m | €325($325) | on demand | 2,282km (1,418 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 6h 45m | €220($220) | once daily | 1,799km (1,118 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 2 days 23h | €180($180) | once a week | 2,189km (1,360 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 2 days 7h | €310($310) | once a week | 2,307km (1,433 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 2 days | €595($600) | once a week | 2,034km (1,264 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between La Palma and Almería
Airlines
Binter Canarias
Canaryfly
Ferry operators
Naviera Armas S.A.
Fred Olsen
Bus companies
Train operators
Airports near Almería
The following major airports near Almería offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
Almeria Airport (LEI)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Almería
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
- Distance
- 123km (76 miles) from Almería
Málaga Airport (AGP)
- Distance
- 181km (113 miles) from Almería