Compare prices and tickets by train, bus or flight

Sat
Jan 22
$34Renfe AVE
$23Alsa
Sun
Jan 23
$37Renfe MD
$23Alsa
Mon
Jan 24
$34Renfe AVE
$23Alsa
Tue
Jan 25
$29Renfe Alvia
$23Alsa
Wed
Jan 26
$29Renfe Alvia
$23Alsa
Thu
Jan 27
$34Renfe AVE
$23Alsa
Fri
Jan 28
$32Renfe Regional Expres
$23Alsa
Sat
Jan 29
$29Renfe Alvia
$23Alsa
Sun
Jan 30
$37Renfe MD
$23Alsa
Mon
Jan 31
$29Renfe AVE
$23Alsa
Tue
Feb 1
$17Renfe AVE
$23Alsa
Wed
Feb 2
$14Renfe AVE
$23Alsa
Thu
Feb 3
$16Renfe AVE
$23Alsa
Fri
Feb 4
$23Renfe AVE
$23Alsa
Sat
Feb 5
$17Renfe AVE
$23Alsa
Sun
Feb 6
$29Renfe AVE
$23Alsa
Mon
Feb 7
$20Renfe AVE
$23Alsa
Wed
Feb 9
$20Renfe AVE
$23Alsa
Thu
Feb 10
$17Renfe AVE
$23Alsa

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Alsa
Eurolines France
RegioJet
Bla Bla Bus

Overview: Bus from Madrid to Albacete

distanceDistance139 miles (224 km)
durationAverage bus duration2 h 45 min
priceAverage bus ticket price$23 (€19)
changesDirect busYes
carriersBus providersAlsa or Alsa Supra

Buses from Madrid to Albacete cover the 139 miles (224 km) long trip taking on average 2 h 45 min with our travel partners like Alsa or Alsa Supra. There are direct bus services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $23 (€19), but the average price of bus tickets is $23 (€19). Travelers depart most frequently from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha and arrive in Albacete.

Bus companies: Alsa from Madrid to Albacete

Travel between Madrid and Albacete from $23 (€19) with Omio’s bus partners Alsa! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

Alsa

Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of buses with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal bus with free WiFi, bathrooms, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium buses provide more luxurious services when traveling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other bus tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.

  • Average Price: $23

Alsa's current ticket policies due to COVID-19 for your bus between Madrid and Albacete are the following:

  • Cashless payments recommended
  • Online booking and check-in recommended
  • Normal conditions apply
Learn more about Alsa

Buses from Madrid to Albacete

Buses from Madrid to Albacete are a comfortable and economical way to travel from the capital of Spain to the most populated city of Castilla-La Mancha in less than 3 hours. It is a route of about 250 kilometers with numerous daily departures.

What buses go from Madrid to Albacete?

The Madrid Albacete bus line is managed by Eurolines and Alsa. Most coaches offer standard services, but some Alsa coaches have Supra's cataloguing, with extras such as WiFi on board.

How long is the bus from Madrid to Albacete?

The time it takes the Madrid Albacete buses to complete the route is very variable. Although all of them are direct, without the need for transfers, there are two types of itineraries: those that do not make intermediate stops and those that stop at passing places. In the first case, the duration is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes. In the second, they slightly exceed 4 hours of travel.

How many buses from Madrid to Albacete?

The Madrid Albacete bus line stands out for the large number of daily departures. In some times, such as in the morning, there may be 4 or 6 per hour. There are buses at all times of the day, even late at night.

Where do the buses from Madrid to Albacete depart from and arrive at?

Southern Madrid Station: is the one known by the name of Méndez Álvaro, because of the street in which it is located. It has shops, restaurants, pharmacy, waiting areas, toilets and information offices, among other services. It is connected to the rest of the transport network by means of the metro line 6 stop and Cercanías station, which allows the traveller to reach Atocha in a few minutes. In addition, you can take taxis, city buses and intercity buses with different destinations. However, some of the buses on this route stop at T4 at Madrid-Barajas airport.

Albacete Station: is part of the main transport hub of the city, as it is a few meters from the train station of Los Llanos and in its vicinity there are urban bus stops of lines C, E and G. Inside its facilities there are waiting areas and some shops: fashion store, cafeteria, kiosk-papelería and a car rental stand. In 10 or 15 minutes you can reach the main places of interest in the historic center, such as Gabriel Lodares Square.

Travel Tips: Bus to Albacete from Madrid

Take the bus 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.
FAQs

How much do cheap buses between Madrid and Albacete cost?

Bus tickets from Madrid to Albacete for some dates and times can be found for as cheap as $23 (€19)  one way in the next 7 days.

How much is a bus ticket from Madrid to Albacete?

In the next 7 days you can expect to pay on average $23 (€19)  for a bus ticket to Albacete from Madrid.

How far is Albacete from Madrid by bus?

The distance to Albacete from Madrid by bus is approximately 139 miles (224 km).

How long is the bus between Madrid and Albacete?

The Madrid to Albacete bus duration is on average 2 h 45 min, which is to be expected when traveling 139 miles (224 km) to Albacete from Madrid. However, the time it takes can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and holidays.

What bus station in Madrid goes to Albacete? What bus station do I come into Albacete from Madrid?

When departing from Madrid, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83, Madrid, Estación de Moncloa and Madrid, Méndez Álvaro - Terminal. When arriving in Albacete, you can end your journey in bus stations like Albacete, Albacete, Calle Federico Garcia Lorca and Albacete, San Julián-ayuntamiento.

Omio customers book a bus from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha   to Albacete   most frequently for this route.

Where is the bus station in Madrid to go to Albacete? Where is the bus station in Albacete located?

Passengers board their bus most frequently from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha and travel around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) from the city center to this bus station.

Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Albacete and need to travel approximately 0.9 miles (1.4 km) from the bus station to the city center in Albacete.

What bus companies go from Madrid to Albacete?

If you're looking for buses from Madrid to Albacete, you can rely on Alsa or Alsa Supra to get you to Albacete. It's also good to check out all possible bus companies for the Madrid to Albacete route to see if there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

When can I take the first bus from Madrid to Albacete? When can I take the last bus for the day?

You can take the first bus from Madrid to Albacete at 7: 30 AM. The last bus from Madrid to Albacete that you can take departs at 11: 30 PM. Omio shows you the latest bus from Madrid to Albacete schedule to help you book the best departure time for this trip.

When should I book the Madrid to Albacete bus for the best deals on tickets?

The price of a one way bus ticket from Madrid to Albacete is on average $23 (€19) if you book within the next 7 days. But we recommend booking tickets before your planned travel date to find the best prices for buses from all possible bus providers offering this route. In general, you can find bus tickets between Madrid and Albacete available a few months in advance.