How to travel from Marbella to Almería, Spain

The distance between Marbella and Almería is around 261km (162 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Fly

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

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
Operated byIberia+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Almeria.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)

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Drive

Drive to Almería.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance261km (162 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marbella and Almería

There are several options for getting from Marbella to Almería by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 6h 15m. 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 €250 ($250).

The distance between Marbella and Almería is around 261km (162 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 219km (136 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Marbella and Almería by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marbella to Almería is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Marbella and Almería, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Marbella and Almería. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Marbella and Almería with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 15m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Marbella and Almería. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

There is no direct flight from Marbella to Almería. 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 Marbella to Almería typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Malaga (AGP) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Marbella and Almería. The distance is around 261km (162 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 Marbella to Almería is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €28 ($28).

How do I get from Marbella to Almería

Compare travel optionsbetween Marbella and Almería

Transport options from Marbella to Almería
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 30m
€250($250)
hourly452km (281 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 25m
€28($28)
once daily271km (168 miles)
Bus to Almeria6h 15m
€26($26)
once daily278km (173 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€48($48)
on demand261km (162 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