The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cartagena to Albacete
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 20 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
171 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cartagena to Albacete is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cartagena to Albacete will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
Of the 9 buses that leave Cartagena for Albacete every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 171 km distance in an average of 2 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 30 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 coach and train for Cartagena to Albacete
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cartagena to Albacete among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 30m. 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 train costs an average of £6, and a coach costs an average of £16.
Distance: 171 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£16 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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
Cartagena to Albacete bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cartagena to Albacete coaches for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Supra Economy | 05:45 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2h30 | 08:15 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 08:45 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 3h00 | 11:45 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 14:15 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2h35 | 16:50 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:00 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2h40 | 18:40 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 22:15 Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2h30 | 00:45 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cartagena to Albacete
Buses from Cartagena to Albacete run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £6 by train.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:20, the last at 23:15. The fastest coach covers the 171 km distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 171 km |
Average bus duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 03:20 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar from Cartagena to AlbaceteYou can travel by bus between Cartagena to Albacete with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cartagena to Albacete coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cartagena 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.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa Supra
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Within 48 hours, a fee applies.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa Supra
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Alsa Supra
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cartagena and Albacete
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Galeón (0.5 km)
- La Catedral (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 2, 4, 6 Train: C-1
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