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Compare train and bus for Albacete to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Albacete to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 269 miles (433 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$77 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration 6h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Albacete to Barcelona:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albacete to Barcelona costing on average $77 (€63).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 57m.
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How to get from Albacete to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Albacete to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal3:05 PM6h40Albacete, Estación de Autobuses9:45 PMEl Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)$671One-way1 transfer
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Normal · Normal3:05 PM6h40Albacete, Estación de Autobuses9:45 PMEl Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)$671One-way1 transfer
Fastest
06535 · 065711:50 PM5h34Albacete-Los Llanos7:24 PMBarcelona Sants$1811One-way1 transfer
Other options
006942:59 PM5h52Albacete-Los Llanos8:51 PMBarcelona Sants$811One-way0 transfers
06775 · 065418:42 AM8h02Albacete-Los Llanos4:44 PMBarcelona Sants$1641One-way1 transfer
06535 · 064251:50 PM9h38Albacete-Los Llanos11:28 PMBarcelona Sants$1691One-way1 transfer
Normal8:30 AM7h15Albacete, Estación de Autobuses3:45 PMEl Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)$711One-way0 transfers
Normal6:30 AM7h30Albacete, Estación de Autobuses2:00 PMEl Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)$711One-way0 transfers
Normal6:30 AM7h45Albacete, Estación de Autobuses2:15 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$711One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Albacete to Barcelona:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albacete to Barcelona costing on average $77 (€63).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 57m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Albacete and Barcelona as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Albacete-Los Llanos and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Buses mostly depart from Albacete, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0).
- Travel with iryo, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe MD, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros to go to Barcelona by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife to go to Barcelona by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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