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Compare train and bus for Albacete to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Albacete to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł 103 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł 103, while a train costs an average of zł 174.
Distance: 139 miles (225 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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zł 174 Average price | zł 103 Average price Cheapest | zł 201 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Albacete to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Albacete to Madrid:
A bus is zł 71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albacete to Madrid costing on average zł 174.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
The journey is about 50m faster (1h 47m by train vs 2h 37m by car) and roughly zł 27 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (zł 174 vs zł 201). 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.
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How to get from Albacete to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Albacete to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal8:25 PM2h45Albacete, Estación de Autobuses11:10 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuseszł 571One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal8:25 PM2h45Albacete, Estación de Autobuses11:10 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuseszł 571One-way0 transfers
Fastest
065856:51 PM1h32Albacete-Los Llanos8:23 PMMadrid Chamartínzł 801One-way0 transfers
Other options
066159:49 PM1h38Albacete-Los Llanos11:27 PMMadrid Chamartínzł 701One-way0 transfers
065351:50 PM1h33Albacete-Los Llanos3:23 PMMadrid Chamartínzł 891One-way0 transfers
0521710:00 PM1h38Albacete-Los Llanos11:38 PMMadrid Chamartínzł 891One-way0 transfers
Normal5:50 PM2h45Albacete, Estación de Autobuses8:35 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuseszł 671One-way0 transfers
Normal7:50 PM2h45Albacete, Estación de Autobuses10:35 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuseszł 671One-way0 transfers
Normal7:25 PM2h50Albacete, Estación de Autobuses10:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuseszł 671One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Albacete to Madrid:
A bus is zł 71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albacete to Madrid costing on average zł 174.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
- Around 29 buses per day.
- Around 19 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Albacete and Madrid 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 Madrid Chamartín.
- Buses mostly depart from Albacete, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with SNCF OUIGO, AVE, Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, iryo, Renfe AVANT, Renfe to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra to go to Madrid by bus.
- 19 direct trains per day with SNCF OUIGO, AVE, Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, iryo, Renfe AVANT, Renfe.
- 29 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra.
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