How to travel from Ronda to Almería, Spain

The distance between Ronda and Almería is around 299km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Ronda 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.

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Marbella then fly from Malaga (AGP) to Almeria (LEI).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Antequera-Santa Ana then Granada and then to Almeria.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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Bus

Take the bus to Marbella and then to Almeria.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Almería.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance299km (186 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ronda and Almería

There are several options for getting from Ronda to Almería by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).

The distance between Ronda and Almería is around 299km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 241km (150 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Ronda and Almería by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ronda to Almería is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Ronda and Almería, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ronda and Almería. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ronda to Almería. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Antequera-Santa Ana and Granada. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Ronda and Almería. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Ronda and Almería. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ronda to Almería. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Marbella and Malaga Airport. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Avanza Grupo, ALSA and Damas run regular bus services between Ronda and Almería. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ronda to Almería. We recommend that you take the bus to Marbella then fly from Malaga (AGP) to Almeria (LEI). instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Ronda and Almería. The distance is around 299km (186 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ronda to Almería is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €39 ($39).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ronda and Almería

Transport options from Ronda to Almería
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
3h 45m
€265($265)
4 times a day514km (319 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
€200($200)
5 times a day650km (404 miles)
Train
4h 20m
€39($39)
every 20 mins366km (228 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 40m
€40($40)
once daily332km (206 miles)
Bus via Málaga6h 45m
€37($37)
4 times a day321km (200 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€55($55)
on demand299km (186 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