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Museo Municipal de la Cuchillería de Albacete
A specialist museum dedicated to Albacete’s knife-making tradition, displaying blades, craftsmanship and the trade that shaped the city’s identity.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£54
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£60
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
8 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
8 h 15 m
Buses on 05 Sept
41
Distance
484 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bilbao to Albacete is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao to Albacete will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £54.
To travel from Bilbao to Albacete you need to make at least one change.
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Supra Economy · Supra EconomyOmio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Albacete among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 41m. 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 train costs an average of £55, while a coach costs an average of £59.
Distance: 484 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£59 Average Price | £55 Average Price Cheapest | £97 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 54m Average total duration 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration Fastest 6h 11m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Albacete:
A train is £4 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Bilbao to Albacete costing on average £59.
Other travel options to Albacete take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 24m.
Tickets start at around £59 compared to roughly £97 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £38. The journey takes 8h 24m 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.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
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.
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Albacete coaches for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. 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 | 1:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 9h15 | 10:15 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 1:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 9h15 | 10:15 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 1:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 10h15 | 11:15 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 1:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 10h15 | 11:15 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Supra Economy · Supra Economy | 2:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 9h00 | 11:00 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 2:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 8h15 | 10:15 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 2:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 8h15 | 10:15 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 2:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 9h15 | 11:15 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 8:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 8h45 | 17:15 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 8:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 8h45 | 17:15 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 8:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 8h45 | 17:15 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 9:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 10h15 | 19:15 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 9:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 8h45 | 17:45 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 9:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 8h45 | 17:45 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 9:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 8h15 | 17:15 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 10:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 10h15 | 20:15 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 10:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 10h30 | 20:30 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 10:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 9h15 | 19:15 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 10:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 10h15 | 20:15 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Supra Economy · Supra Economy | 11:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 8h15 | 19:15 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Supra Economy · Supra Economy | 11:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 8h15 | 19:15 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 11:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 9h15 | 20:15 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 12:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 14h45 | 2:45 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 12:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 10h00 | 22:00 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 12:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 14h45 | 2:45 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 14:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 12h45 | 2:45 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 14:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 12h45 | 2:45 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 14:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 12h45 | 2:45 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 15:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 11h45 | 2:45 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 15:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 11h45 | 2:45 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 15:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 12h00 | 3:00 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 15:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 11h30 | 3:00 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 15:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 11h15 | 2:45 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 15:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 11h15 | 2:45 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 16:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 11h00 | 3:00 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 16:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 10h45 | 2:45 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 16:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 10h45 | 2:45 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 18:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 8h45 | 2:45 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 18:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 9h00 | 3:00 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 18:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 9h40 | 3:40 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 18:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 9h10 | 3:40 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
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Buses from Bilbao to Albacete run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £55 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 01:00, the last at 20:25. The fastest coach covers the 484 km distance in 8h 45m.
Distance 484 km |
Average bus duration 8h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £55 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 8h 45m |
First bus 1:00 |
Last bus 20:25 |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Albacete — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Albacete trip today.
A specialist museum dedicated to Albacete’s knife-making tradition, displaying blades, craftsmanship and the trade that shaped the city’s identity.
The city’s key museum presents archaeology, fine arts and regional history, offering a compact introduction to Albacete and Castilla-La Mancha.
A distinctive collection focused on children’s culture, school life and toys, offering a nostalgic and unusual visit in central Albacete.
An elegant covered passage lined with shops and ornate modernist details, perfect for a short stroll and one of Albacete’s signature urban spaces.
The city’s central square is a practical starting point, framed by civic buildings and terraces and often hosting seasonal events and gatherings.
A broad green park with ponds, shaded walks and leisure areas, popular with locals for relaxing breaks close to the centre.
A rich rice dish from La Mancha cooked with rabbit, chicken, snails and saffron. It is a classic festive recipe closely tied to inland rural cooking.
Thin unleavened flatbreads from La Mancha, often broken into pieces and cooked with game or pork. A deeply traditional shepherds’ dish of the province.
A robust stew of chickpeas, beans, pork and blood sausage. It is a hearty cold-weather speciality in Albacete province and wider La Mancha.
Refined dining in central Albacete with modern regional cooking and tasting menus in an elegant, calm setting.
Popular casual spot for tapas, grilled dishes and local favourites, with a lively modern dining room.
Stylish restaurant serving updated Spanish cuisine and well-presented plates in a contemporary setting.
Albacete is moderate for Spain: lodging, meals and local buses usually cost less than in Madrid or Barcelona, but tourist-centre prices can still add up.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. In cafés, small change is fine. In taxis, rounding up the fare is usual.
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Estación de Autobuses de Albacete -> Plaza del Altozano, Albacete
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bilbao 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.

Most Bilbao to Albacete buses use the Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses to Albacete, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Bilbao and Albacete bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses is 1 km from Bilbao city centre. Public transport options include:
Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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