Madrid to Albacete bus
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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Madrid to Albacete
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 22 m
Buses per day
34
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 £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
Of the 34 buses that leave Madrid for Albacete every day 34 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 22 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Madrid to Albacete
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 1h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£19 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price |
3h 53m average duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m average duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Madrid to Albacete bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Normal | 17:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3h00 | 20:00 Albacete | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 20:45 Madrid | 4h15 | 01:00 Albacete | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 20:45 Madrid | 4h00 | 00:45 Albacete | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 21:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3h30 | 01:00 Albacete | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 21:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3h15 | 00:45 Albacete | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 21:45 Madrid | 3h25 | 01:10 Albacete | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 21:45 Madrid | 3h35 | 01:20 Albacete | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 22:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h50 | 01:20 Albacete | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 22:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h40 | 01:10 Albacete | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 14 May | |||||
| Normal | 05:45 Madrid | 3h30 | 09:15 Albacete | 0 changesdirect | |
 Supra Economy | 06:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h45 | 09:00 Albacete | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 06:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h45 | 09:15 Albacete | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 06:45 Madrid | 4h10 | 10:55 Albacete | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 07:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h45 | 10:15 Albacete | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 07:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3h25 | 10:55 Albacete | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 07:45 Madrid | 3h30 | 11:15 Albacete | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 08:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h45 | 11:15 Albacete | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 09:45 Madrid | 4h00 | 13:45 Albacete | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 10:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3h15 | 13:45 Albacete | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 10:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h45 | 13:15 Albacete | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 11:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h45 | 14:15 Albacete | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 11:45 Madrid | 3h30 | 15:15 Albacete | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 12:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h45 | 15:15 Albacete | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 13:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h45 | 15:45 Albacete | 0 changesdirect | |
| Supra Economy | 13:45 Madrid | 3h30 | 17:15 Albacete | 0 changesdirect | |
| Supra Economy | 14:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h45 | 17:15 Albacete | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 14:45 Madrid | 3h30 | 18:15 Albacete | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 15:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h45 | 18:15 Albacete | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 15:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3h00 | 18:30 Albacete | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Albacete
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Distance 224 km |
Average bus duration 3h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 29 |
Bus providers 4 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 07:30 |
Last bus 22:45 |
Coach companies: Alsa, Alsa Supra and BlaBlaCar Madrid to Albacete
Find the best coaches from Madrid to Albacete with Omio's travel partners Alsa, Alsa Supra and BlaBlaCar from £16. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.
Alsa is the main provier of coach travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK coach operator National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of coaches with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal coach with free WiFi, toilets, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium coaches provide more luxurious services when travelling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other coach tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.
Alsa from Madrid to Albacete coach information:
- Average Duration: 2 h 45 min
- Cheapest Price: £16
- Alsa frequency: 10 a day
FAQs: Madrid to Albacete coach
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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 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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