What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Albufeira?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Albufeira is to bus via Évora which costs €50 - €120 and takes 10h.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Albufeira?

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Albufeira is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs €28 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Albufeira?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Albufeira. However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeira via Terminal Rodoviário de Évora. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

How far is it from Madrid to Albufeira?

The distance between Madrid and Albufeira is 717 km. The road distance is 669.6 km.

How do I travel from Madrid to Albufeira without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid to Albufeira without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 23m and costs €65 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Madrid to Albufeira?

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Madrid to Albufeira, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Albufeira bus from?

Madrid to Albufeira bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Bus or fly from Madrid to Albufeira?

The best way to get from Madrid to Albufeira is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs €28 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus via Évora, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 10h.

Where does the Madrid to Albufeira bus arrive?

Madrid to Albufeira bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Terminal Rodoviário de Évora station.

What is the time difference between Madrid and Albufeira?

Albufeira is 1h behind Madrid. It is currently 12:53 PM in Madrid and 11:53 AM in Albufeira.

Can I drive from Madrid to Albufeira?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Albufeira is 670 km. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Madrid to Albufeira.

How do I get a bus ticket from Madrid to Albufeira?

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Where can I stay near Albufeira?

There are 9398+ hotels available in Albufeira.

Madrid to Albufeira - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Madrid to Albufeira by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain Ave
2. Take the bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Albufeirabus
7h 23m
€65–160
Fly to Faro Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane MAD - FAO
5h 11m
€29–167
Train, bus via Huelva
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Huelvatrain Alv / ...
2. Take the bus from Huelva to Farobus FlixBus 1794
8h 47m
€82–137
Drive 669.6 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Albufeiracar 669.6 km
7h 54m
€105–152
Bus via Évora
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Terminal Rodoviário de Évorabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Évora to Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeirabus 20 | Braga / ...
10h
€52–117
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Huelvabus Madrid
2. Take the bus from Huelva to Albufeirabus
10h 56m
€56–99
Fly to Seville Airport, bus
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane MAD - SVQ
2. Take the bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Albufeirabus
7h 39m
€55–248
Fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport, bus
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane MAD - LIS
2. Take the bus from Lisbon to Albufeirabus
6h 58m
€48–200

Madrid to Albufeira by train and bus

14Weekly Services

7h 23mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 717.2 km
Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Albufeira, Portugal?

Iberia, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Faro Airport (FAO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeira via Terminal Rodoviário de Évora in around 10h.

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