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Compare train and bus for Bilbao to Albacete
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Albacete 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 13m. 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 €35.
Distance: 300 miles (484 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€26 Average price Cheapest | €35 Average price | €108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 17m Average total duration 7h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration Fastest 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m 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 Bilbao to Albacete
Compare the available ways to get from Bilbao to Albacete, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Albacete:
A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Albacete costing on average €35.
Other travel options to Albacete take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 17m.
Tickets start at around €26 compared to roughly €108 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €82. The journey takes 7h 47m versus 6h 8m 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 Bilbao to Albacete
How to get from Bilbao to Albacete by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bilbao to Albacete is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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9:00 AM 8h15 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 5:15 PM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses €51 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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9:00 AM 8h15 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 5:15 PM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses €51 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- 04186 · 04072
6:53 AM 6h40 Bilbao-Abando 1:33 PM Albacete-Los Llanos €64 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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180406:53 AM 10h31 Bilbao-Abando 5:24 PM Albacete-Los Llanos €70 1 One-way 1 transfer - 04186+
051426:53 AM 8h38 Bilbao-Abando 3:31 PM Albacete-Los Llanos €72 1 One-way 1 transfer
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8:00 AM 8h15 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 4:15 PM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses €51 1 One-way 1 transfer - Normal · Normal
7:00 AM 9h15 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 4:15 PM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses €51 1 One-way 1 transfer - Normal · Normal
8:00 AM 9h15 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 5:15 PM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses €51 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Albacete:
A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Albacete costing on average €35.
Other travel options to Albacete take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 17m.
- Around 42 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bilbao and Albacete as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bilbao-Abando and arrive in Albacete-Los Llanos.
- Buses mostly depart from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Albacete, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Albacete by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Albacete by train.
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