How to travel from Santander to Almería, Spain

The distance between Santander and Almería is around 846km (526 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Santander 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 AlmeríaSantander if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Bilbao then fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Almeria (LEI).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Almeria.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
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Bus

Take the bus to Granada and then to Almeria.

  • Duration15h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)

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Drive

Drive to Almería.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Distance996km (619 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santander and Almería

There are several options for getting from Santander to Almería by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €68 ($68) and will take around 17h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Santander and Almería is around 846km (526 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 745km (463 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Santander and Almería by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Santander to Almería is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Santander and Almería, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €68 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Santander and Almería. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Santander to Almería. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 25m.

Renfe run train services between Santander and Almería. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10h 25m, 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 Santander and Almería. It typically takes around 15h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Santander to Almería. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Granada. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 40m.

ALSA, Bilman, Union Ivkoni and Dary Commerce run regular bus services between Santander and Almería. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Santander to Almería. We recommend that you take the bus to Bilbao then fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Almeria (LEI). instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Santander and Almería. The distance is around 996km (619 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santander to Almería is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Santander and Almería

Transport options from Santander to Almería
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
4hrs
€195($195)
hourly846km (526 miles)
Train
10h 25m
€70($70)
once daily1,006km (625 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
15h 40m
€100($100)
once daily1,071km (666 miles)
Bus via Murcia17h 30m
€68($68)
6 times a week1,186km (737 miles)
Drive
9h 55m
€180($180)
on demand996km (619 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