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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 $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 19m. 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 $26, while a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 300 miles (484 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$26 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $128 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 28m Average total duration 7h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 19m Average total duration Fastest 6h 49m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Albacete to Bilbao
Compare the available ways to get from Albacete to Bilbao, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Albacete to Bilbao:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albacete to Bilbao costing on average $49 (€41).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 28m.
Tickets start at around $26 (€22) compared to roughly $128 (€107) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $102 (€86). The journey takes 7h 58m 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.
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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.
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12:55 PM 9h20 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses 10:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses $61 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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12:55 PM 9h20 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses 10:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses $61 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
05143+042673:31 PM 7h31 Albacete-Los Llanos 11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando $94 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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11:24 AM 11h38 Albacete-Los Llanos 11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando $83 1 One-way 1 transfer - 05093+04267
10:36 AM 12h26 Albacete-Los Llanos 11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando $86 1 One-way 1 transfer 
05817+0426712:30 PM 10h32 Albacete-Los Llanos 11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando $93 1 One-way 1 transfer
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12:55 PM 10h50 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses 11:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses $61 1 One-way 1 transfer - Normal · Normal
1:45 PM 8h30 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses 10:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses $64 1 One-way 1 transfer - Normal · Normal
12:45 PM 9h30 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses 10:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses $64 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Albacete to Bilbao:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albacete to Bilbao costing on average $49 (€41).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 28m.
- Around 36 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Valencia Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Albacete-Los Llanos and arrive in Bilbao-Abando.
- Buses mostly depart from Albacete, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Bilman Bus, Alsa Supra to go to Bilbao by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Bilbao by train.
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