The average bus between Marbella and Albufeira takes 8h 31m and the fastest bus takes 7h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Marbella to Albufeira. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Marbella and Albufeira. The earliest departure is at 10:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Marbella is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Albufeira at 2:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Estación de Autobuses de Málaga and take an average of 8h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 54m • 2 changes


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7h 54m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Marbella to Albufeira. However, there are services departing from Marbella station and arriving at Albufeira station via Estación de Autobuses de Málaga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
Marbella to Albufeira bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, depart from Estación de Autobuses de Marbella station.
Marbella to Albufeira bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, arrive at Albufeira station.
Book your Marbella to Albufeira bus tickets online with Avanza Grupo, ALSA and 2 other operators.
The distance between Marbella and Albufeira is 306.2 km. The road distance is 507 km.
You can take a bus from Estación de Autobuses de Marbella to Albufeira via Estación de Autobuses de Málaga, Malaga Eeaa, and Sevilla - Plaza de Armas in around 9h.