The cheapest and fastest coaches from Barcelona to Albacete
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 44 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
433 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Barcelona to Albacete is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Albacete will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £25.
Of the 9 buses that leave Barcelona for Albacete every day 5 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 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 25 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 Barcelona to Albacete
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Albacete 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 5h 7m. 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 £24.
Distance: 433 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£50 Average Price Cheapest | £58 Average Price |
6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration Fastest 5h 7m 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
Barcelona to Albacete bus times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Albacete coaches for today, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 17:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 6h55 | 23:55 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 17:25 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 6h30 | 23:55 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal · Normal | 19:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 9h30 | 04:30 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 19:25 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 9h05 | 04:30 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 21:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h30 | 04:30 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 00:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 10h20 | 10:20 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal | 09:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h25 | 16:25 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 09:25 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 7h00 | 16:25 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Barcelona to Albacete
Buses from Barcelona to Albacete run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £24 by train.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:00, the last at 22:00. The fastest coach covers the 433 km distance in 7h 30m.
Distance 433 km |
Average bus duration 6h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 7h 30m |
First bus 01:00 |
Last bus 22:00 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Barcelona to AlbaceteYou can travel by bus between Barcelona to Albacete with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as £24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Barcelona to Albacete coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Albacete 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 Albacete, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, which is located around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Albacete, Estación de Autobuses, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Barcelona and Albacete
- 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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