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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Albacete among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 225 km
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2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Albacete:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Albacete costing on average €9.
Other travel options to Albacete take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
- Around 29 buses per day.
- Around 18 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Albacete as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid Chamartín and arrive in Albacete-Los Llanos.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Albacete, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Albacete by bus.
- Travel with Ouigo, AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, Renfe (13), iryo, Renfe Avant, Renfe, Renfe Intercity, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Albacete by train.
- 29 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar.
- 18 direct trains per day with Ouigo, AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, Renfe (13), iryo, Renfe Avant, Renfe, Renfe Intercity, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo.
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