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Compare train and bus for Madrid to Albacete
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Albacete among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 139 miles (225 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$35 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Madrid to Albacete:
A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Albacete costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Albacete take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 27m.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Albacete
How to get from Madrid to Albacete by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Albacete is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal12:30 PM2h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses3:15 PMAlbacete, Estación de Autobuses$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal12:30 PM2h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses3:15 PMAlbacete, Estación de Autobuses$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 065946:45 PM1h30Madrid Chamartín8:15 PMAlbacete-Los Llanos$361One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 065644:15 PM1h30Madrid Chamartín5:45 PMAlbacete-Los Llanos$361One-way0 transfers
180426:40 PM2h36Atocha-Cercanías9:16 PMAlbacete-Los Llanos$381One-way0 transfers- 180402:37 PM2h47Atocha-Cercanías5:24 PMAlbacete-Los Llanos$381One-way0 transfers
- Normal12:30 PM3h15Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses3:45 PMAlbacete, Estación de Autobuses$231One-way0 transfers
- Normal5:30 PM3h00Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses8:30 PMAlbacete, Estación de Autobuses$261One-way0 transfers
- Supra Economy4:30 PM2h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:15 PMAlbacete, Estación de Autobuses$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Albacete:
A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Albacete costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Albacete take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 27m.
- Around 29 buses per day.
- Around 18 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Albacete as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid Chamartín and arrive in Albacete-Los Llanos.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Albacete, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Ouigo Spain, SNCF OUIGO, AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, Renfe MD, iryo, Renfe AVANT, Renfe, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Albacete by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, Infobus to go to Albacete by bus.
- 18 direct trains per day with Ouigo Spain, SNCF OUIGO, AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, Renfe MD, iryo, Renfe AVANT, Renfe, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo.
- 29 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra.
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