By road
Almeria can be easily reached by road. A-7 Mediterranean Motorway (Autovía del Mediterráneo) connects Almería to Murcia (220 kms) and Alicante (291 kms) and, to the west, to Málaga (201 kms). A-92 Motorway connects Almeria to Seville via Granada.
By plane
Almeria airport is located fifteen minutes away from the city centre. It has regular and charter flights to several national and European destinations (see here). Regular flights connect Almeria to Madrid, Barcelona and Seville. International visitors may consider the possibility to come to Almeria via Málaga-Costa del Sol International Airport (214 kms), via Alicante-Elche International Airport (284 kms), or via Región de Murcia International Airport (218 kms).
Public buses connect the airport to the city centre (line Almeria Airport – UAL). The route lasts for 10 minutes approximately, and costs 1.10 €. You may consult the timetables and buy your tickets here, or directly on the bus.
By bus
Almeria is conveniently connected with all municipalities in the province and different Spanish and European cities. Coach services depart from Almeria daily to the most important capital cities: Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Cordoba, Cádiz, Granada, Jaén, Málaga or Murcia. Purchase tickets online at www.alsa.es. There is a direct coach service which connects Madrid to Almeria (www.busbam.com). All buses arrive at and depart from the Intermodal Station (railway and coach station).
By train
Spanish National Railways, RENFE connects Almeria to many Spanish and European cities. For information about timetables and ticket purchase, please visit Renfe website at www.renfe.es. All trains arrive at and depart from the Intermodal Station (railway and coach station).
Taxi services
Moving by taxi is quite common in Almería and prior booking is not required. You may find relevant information and indicative prices at several websites (e.g. here, or https://www.aena.es/es/almeria.html). The cost of transfer by taxi is approximately the following:
- Airport – City Center: ~ 25 €
- Airport – University of Almería: ~ 10 €
- City Center – University of Almería: ~ 12 €