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Compare train and bus for Alicante to Albacete
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Albacete among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$30 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Alicante to Albacete
Compare the available ways to get from Alicante to Albacete, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Albacete:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Albacete costing on average $30.
Other travel options to Albacete take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 38m.
The journey is about 40m faster (1h 0m by train vs 1h 40m by car) and roughly $5 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($30 vs $34). 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 Alicante to Albacete
How to get from Alicante to Albacete by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Alicante to Albacete is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
065856:00 PM 0h48 Alicante-Terminal 6:48 PM Albacete-Los Llanos $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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065856:00 PM 0h48 Alicante-Terminal 6:48 PM Albacete-Los Llanos $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
065856:00 PM 0h48 Alicante-Terminal 6:48 PM Albacete-Los Llanos $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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066158:58 PM 0h48 Alicante-Terminal 9:46 PM Albacete-Los Llanos $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
050635:50 AM 0h54 Alicante-Terminal 6:44 AM Albacete-Los Llanos $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
0581711:36 AM 0h52 Alicante-Terminal 12:28 PM Albacete-Los Llanos $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal5:15 PM 2h00 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 7:15 PM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal11:30 AM 2h00 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 1:30 PM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal2:15 AM 2h00 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 4:15 AM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Albacete:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Albacete costing on average $30.
Other travel options to Albacete take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 38m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and Albacete as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Alicante-Terminal and arrive in Albacete-Los Llanos.
- Buses mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Albacete, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra to go to Albacete by bus.
- Travel with AVE, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, iryo, Renfe to go to Albacete by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra.
- 17 direct trains per day with AVE, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, iryo.
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