How much does a train ticket cost from Madrid to Almería?

The cheapest train tickets from Madrid to Almería start from £18. The average price for this train route is around £35. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Madrid to Almería?

The average train journey time from Madrid to Almería is 7h, covering a distance of 256 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 6h 46m and is operated by Renfe .

Which train operators serve the Madrid to Almería route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Madrid to Almería?

The earliest train from Madrid to Almería departs at 08:20. And the latest train departs at 16:40.

Train Madrid to Almería from £19

Next train departures

Next departures from Madrid to Almería on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	16:10	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	6h 53m	23:03	Estacion Intermodal-Al	Cheapest
	Train	16:10	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	6h 53m	23:03	Estacion Intermodal-Al	Fastest

Next departures from Madrid to Almería on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:20	Madrid-Atocha Cercanías	7h	15:20	Estacion Intermodal-Al	Cheapest
Train	16:10	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	6h 53m	23:03	Estacion Intermodal-Al	Fastest
Train	08:20	Madrid-Atocha Cercanías	7h	15:20	Estacion Intermodal-Al	No tags
Train	08:20	Madrid-Atocha Cercanías	7h	15:20	Estacion Intermodal-Al	No tags
Train	16:10	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	6h 53m	23:03	Estacion Intermodal-Al	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Almería on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:20	Madrid-Atocha Cercanías	7h	15:20	Estacion Intermodal-Al	Cheapest
Train	16:10	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	6h 53m	23:03	Estacion Intermodal-Al	Fastest
Train	08:20	Madrid-Atocha Cercanías	7h	15:20	Estacion Intermodal-Al	No tags
Train	08:20	Madrid-Atocha Cercanías	7h	15:20	Estacion Intermodal-Al	No tags
Train	16:10	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	6h 53m	23:03	Estacion Intermodal-Al	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Almería on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:20	Madrid-Atocha Cercanías	7h	15:20	Estacion Intermodal-Al	Cheapest
Train	16:10	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	6h 53m	23:03	Estacion Intermodal-Al	Fastest
Train	08:20	Madrid-Atocha Cercanías	7h	15:20	Estacion Intermodal-Al	No tags
Train	16:10	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	6h 53m	23:03	Estacion Intermodal-Al	No tags
Train	16:10	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	6h 53m	23:03	Estacion Intermodal-Al	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Almería on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:20	Madrid-Atocha Cercanías	7h	15:20	Estacion Intermodal-Al	Cheapest
Train	16:10	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	6h 53m	23:03	Estacion Intermodal-Al	Fastest
Train	08:20	Madrid-Atocha Cercanías	7h	15:20	Estacion Intermodal-Al	No tags
Train	08:20	Madrid-Atocha Cercanías	7h	15:20	Estacion Intermodal-Al	No tags
Train	16:10	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	6h 53m	23:03	Estacion Intermodal-Al	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Almería on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:20	Madrid-Atocha Cercanías	7h	15:20	Estacion Intermodal-Al	Cheapest
Train	08:20	Madrid-Atocha Cercanías	7h	15:20	Estacion Intermodal-Al	Fastest
Train	08:20	Madrid-Atocha Cercanías	7h	15:20	Estacion Intermodal-Al	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Almería on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:10	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	6h 53m	23:03	Estacion Intermodal-Al	Cheapest
Train	16:10	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	6h 53m	23:03	Estacion Intermodal-Al	Fastest
Train	08:20	Madrid-Atocha Cercanías	7h	15:20	Estacion Intermodal-Al	No tags
Train	08:20	Madrid-Atocha Cercanías	7h	15:20	Estacion Intermodal-Al	No tags
Train	08:20	Madrid-Atocha Cercanías	7h	15:20	Estacion Intermodal-Al	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 23:22 CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Madrid to Almería

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Almería. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15carpool per day

5h 30mAverage duration

256 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£36 - £37	Average duration6h 45m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£18 - £122	Average duration7h	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£21 - £59	Average duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Renfe

4/5920 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.1

According to 11 reviews, Renfe received a 4.2-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the Wi-Fi. Renfe ticket prices on this trip start at £18

ES train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Madrid to Almería by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Madrid to Almería?
The cheapest train tickets from Madrid to Almería start from £18. The average price for this train route is around £35. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Madrid to Almería?
The average train journey time from Madrid to Almería is 7h, covering a distance of 256 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 6h 46m and is operated by Renfe.
Which train operators serve the Madrid to Almería route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Madrid to Almería?
The earliest train from Madrid to Almería departs at 08:20. And the latest train departs at 16:40.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

28/11

£34

29/11

£40

Today

£34

01/12

£38

02/12

£24

03/12

£24

04/12

£34

05/12

£38

The cheapest trip from Madrid to Almería was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £24

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Madrid to Almería as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £24 to £64 for a train ticket from Madrid to Almería based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £24, which is on 2025-12-02.