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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 train, with an average ticket price of Kč 1,004 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of Kč 1,004, while a bus costs an average of Kč 1,341.
Distance: 269 miles (433 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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Kč 1,004 Average price Cheapest | Kč 1,341 Average price | Kč 2,226 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Albacete to Barcelona
Compare the available ways to get from Albacete to Barcelona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Albacete to Barcelona:
A train is Kč 337 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Albacete to Barcelona costing on average Kč 1,341.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 38m.
The journey is about 27m faster (4h 55m by train vs 5h 22m by car) and roughly Kč 1,222 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (Kč 1,004 vs Kč 2,226). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Albacete to Barcelona
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
006942:59 PM 5h52 Albacete-Los Llanos 8:51 PM Barcelona Sants Kč 1,088 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
006942:59 PM 5h52 Albacete-Los Llanos 8:51 PM Barcelona Sants Kč 1,088 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
06535 · 065711:50 PM 5h34 Albacete-Los Llanos 7:24 PM Barcelona Sants Kč 1,660 1 One-way 1 transfer
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060154:23 PM 6h27 Albacete-Los Llanos 10:50 PM Barcelona Sants Kč 2,275 1 One-way 1 transfer
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0616112:30 PM 7h09 Albacete-Los Llanos 7:39 PM Barcelona Sants Kč 2,349 1 One-way 1 transfer
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0602111:24 AM 6h49 Albacete-Los Llanos 6:13 PM Barcelona Sants Kč 2,361 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal · Normal3:05 PM 6h40 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses 9:45 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) Kč 1,423 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal6:30 AM 7h30 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses 2:00 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) Kč 1,503 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal6:30 AM 7h45 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses 2:15 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord Kč 1,503 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Albacete to Barcelona:
A train is Kč 337 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Albacete to Barcelona costing on average Kč 1,341.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 38m.
- Around 29 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- 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, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe EUROMED, AVE, Renfe INTERCITY to go to Barcelona by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Hife to go to Barcelona by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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