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Compare train and bus for Albacete to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Albacete to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $82 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 55m. 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 bus costs an average of $82, while a train costs an average of $84.
Distance: 300 miles (484 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$82 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price | $131 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 48m Average total duration 8h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration Fastest 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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 Albacete to Bilbao:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albacete to Bilbao costing on average $84.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 48m.
Tickets start at around $82 compared to roughly $131 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $49. The journey takes 8h 18m versus 6h 10m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Albacete to Bilbao
How to get from Albacete to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Albacete to Bilbao is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal+
REFUERZO7:30 PM12h30Albacete, Estación de Autobuses8:00 AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$751One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal+REFUERZO7:30 PM12h30Albacete, Estación de Autobuses8:00 AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$751One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- Normal · Supra Economy4:20 PM8h20Albacete, Estación de Autobuses12:40 AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$1101One-way1 transfer
Other options
- Normal+REFUERZO6:30 AM13h00Albacete, Estación de Autobuses7:30 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$751One-way1 transfer
- Normal+REFUERZO3:05 PM16h55Albacete, Estación de Autobuses8:00 AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$751One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal4:15 AM8h30Albacete, Estación de Autobuses12:45 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$761One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Albacete to Bilbao:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albacete to Bilbao costing on average $84.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 48m.
- Around 1 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Albacete and Bilbao as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with Alsa, Bilman Bus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra to go to Bilbao by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Bilbao by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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