How to travel from Madrid to Albacete

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Compare train and bus for Madrid to Albacete

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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€24

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€19

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Cheapest

2h 34m

Average total duration

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2h 4m

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30m

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3h 11m

Average total duration

2h 41m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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from Madrid to Albacete

How to get from Madrid to Albacete by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Madrid to Albacete is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Ouigo06484
08:15AM1h30
Madrid Chamartín
09:45AMAlbacete-Los Llanos
211One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Ouigo06484
08:15AM1h30
Madrid Chamartín
09:45AMAlbacete-Los Llanos
211One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Ouigo06484
08:15AM1h30
Madrid Chamartín
09:45AMAlbacete-Los Llanos
211One-way
0 transfers

Other options

AVE05092
09:00AM1h37
Madrid Chamartín
10:37AMAlbacete-Los Llanos
301One-way
0 transfers
Ouigo06944
02:15PM1h36
Madrid Chamartín
03:51PMAlbacete-Los Llanos
251One-way
0 transfers
AVE05182
06:00PM1h31
Madrid Chamartín
07:31PMAlbacete-Los Llanos
221One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Albacete

Travel to Albacete easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Albacete.

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There are 2 options to travel between Madrid and Albacete including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Albacete is a bus with an average price of €7.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Albacete is by train with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Albacete take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 45m.

The Madrid to Albacete distance is approximately 225 km.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Albacete is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Albacete:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Albacete, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Albacete with the following travel companies:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Albacete often also extend their vacation to go to Alicante, Valencia, Barcelona, Murcia, Cuenca. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Albacete and these popular destinations at a great price.

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