The cheapest and fastest coaches from Albacete to Barcelona
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
6 h 59 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
433 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Albacete to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Albacete to Barcelona will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £34.
Of the 5 buses that leave Albacete for Barcelona every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 433 km distance in an average of 6 h 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Compare train and coach for Albacete to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Albacete to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £49. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £49, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 433 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£53 Average Price Cheapest | £65 Average Price |
7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Albacete to Barcelona bus times
The table below shows live departures for Albacete to Barcelona coaches for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Normal · Normal | 14:05 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 6h40 | 20:45 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1 change | |
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Normal · Normal | 00:45 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 7h30 | 08:15 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1 change | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Albacete to Barcelona
Buses from Albacete to Barcelona run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £37 by train.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:00, the last at 22:00. The fastest coach covers the 433 km distance in 6h 40m.
Distance 433 km |
Average bus duration 7h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 40m |
First bus 01:00 |
Last bus 22:00 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife, Infobus from Albacete to BarcelonaYou can travel by bus between Albacete to Barcelona with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife, Infobus for as low as £37. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Albacete to Barcelona coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Albacete to Barcelona by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Albacete, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Albacete and Barcelona
- 06:30-21:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas 24 (0.4 km)
- Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 54, 6, H12 Metro: L1 Train: R1, R3, R4
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- La Botiga (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 46, L77, PR1 Metro: L9 Sud Train: R2 Nord
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