- Must visit
Museo de Albacete
Main provincial museum, known for Iberian archaeology, Roman pieces, and fine arts collections.
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 1 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
138 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Alicante to Albacete is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alicante to Albacete will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 6 buses that leave Alicante for Albacete on Sun, Jun 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 138 km distance in an average of 2 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 2 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Albacete among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Albacete:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alicante to Albacete costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Albacete take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 42m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $34 (€28) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $16 (€13). The journey takes 1h 42m versus 1h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
The table below shows live departures for Alicante to Albacete buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 10:15 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 2h15 | 12:30 PM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:30 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 2h00 | 1:30 PM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:45 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 2h40 | 5:25 PM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 4:15 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1h50 | 6:05 PM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:15 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 2h00 | 7:15 PM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:15 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 2h00 | 4:15 AM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Alicante to Albacete run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by train.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 22:15. The fastest bus covers the 85 miles (138 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 85 miles (138 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 10:15 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Albacete — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Albacete trip today.
Main provincial museum, known for Iberian archaeology, Roman pieces, and fine arts collections.
Signature local museum dedicated to Albacete's knife-making tradition, design, craftsmanship, and industry.
City museum in Abelardo Sánchez Park with rotating art and local history exhibitions in a central setting.
Central square and everyday meeting point surrounded by civic buildings, shops, and city life.
Albacete's main urban park, ideal for walking, shade, and a break between museum visits.
Covered arcade popular for strolling, photos, and elegant architecture in the city center.
A classic dish from La Mancha made with pieces of flatbread simmered in a rich stew, traditionally with game meat such as rabbit or hare. It is one of the region's most emblematic specialties.
A hearty Manchego mash of potato, salt cod, olive oil, garlic, and walnuts, often topped with egg. It is especially traditional in colder months across the province.
Rustic breadcrumbs cooked with garlic, olive oil, and typically pork products such as chorizo or pancetta. A deeply rooted rural dish in Albacete and wider Castilla-La Mancha.
A well-known dining room in Albacete focused on roast meats, classic Spanish dishes, and a more refined atmosphere. Good choice for a substantial regional meal.
A traditional mesón known for Manchego classics, grilled meats, and a long-established local atmosphere. Suitable for visitors seeking regional cuisine in a casual setting.
An established spot for tapas and regional specialties with a lively, informal feel. Popular for sharing plates and sampling local flavors in the city center.
Generally cheaper than Madrid or Barcelona. Good value for meals, coffee, and everyday expenses; hotels are often moderate.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Small change in cafes is enough; taxis are usually rounded up.
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Albacete Estación de Autobuses, Albacete -> Albacete Centro, Albacete
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alicante to Albacete by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Albacete, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Alicante to Albacete buses use the Alicante, Estación de Autobuses to Albacete, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Alicante and Albacete bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Alicante, Estación de Autobuses is 1 km from Alicante city centre. Public transport options include:
Alicante, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas Bar Alicante (0.3 km), Fast Food Outlet Alicante (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Alicante, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Alicante, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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