The cheapest and fastest coaches from Madrid to Albacete
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Buses per day
32
Distance
225 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Madrid to Albacete is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Albacete will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
Of the 32 buses that leave Madrid for Albacete every day 32 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 225 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 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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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 coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. 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 coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 225 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£20 Average Price Cheapest | £23 Average Price |
3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg 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
Madrid to Albacete bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid 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 | 11:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3h15 | 14:45 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 11:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h45 | 14:15 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 12:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h45 | 15:15 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 12:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 3h30 | 16:15 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 13:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h45 | 16:15 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 14:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h45 | 16:45 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Supra Economy | 14:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 3h30 | 18:15 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Supra Economy | 15:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h45 | 18:15 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 3h30 | 19:15 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h45 | 19:15 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3h00 | 19:30 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 21:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 4h00 | 01:45 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 22:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3h15 | 01:45 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 22:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 3h25 | 02:10 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 22:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 3h35 | 02:20 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 23:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h50 | 02:20 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 23:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h40 | 02:10 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
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Normal | 06:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 3h30 | 10:15 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Supra Economy | 07:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h45 | 10:00 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 07:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h45 | 10:15 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 07:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 4h10 | 11:55 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 08:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h45 | 11:15 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 08:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3h25 | 11:55 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 08:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 3h30 | 12:15 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 09:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h45 | 12:15 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 10:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 4h00 | 14:45 Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Albacete
Buses from Madrid to Albacete run on average 29 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £3 by train.
There are 29 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 225 km distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 225 km |
Average bus duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 29 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Madrid to AlbaceteYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Albacete with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as £3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Madrid to Albacete coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid 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 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, which is located around 3.1 miles (5 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 Madrid and Albacete
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
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