The cheapest and fastest trains from Albacete to Madrid
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
1 h 32 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
225 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Albacete to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Albacete to Madrid will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 21 trains that leave Albacete for Madrid every day 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 225 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 33 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.
0661521:491h38Albacete-Los Llanos23:27Madrid Chamartín£121One-way0 changes
0521722:001h38Albacete-Los Llanos23:38Madrid Chamartín£141One-way0 changes
0658518:511h32Albacete-Los Llanos20:23Madrid Chamartín£141One-way0 changes
0653513:501h33Albacete-Los Llanos15:23Madrid Chamartín£141One-way0 changes
067758:421h41Albacete-Los Llanos10:23Madrid Chamartín£171One-way0 changes
0509310:361h32Albacete-Los Llanos12:08Madrid Chamartín£301One-way0 changes
0658518:511h32Albacete-Los Llanos20:23Madrid Chamartín£141One-way0 changes
0511313:351h33Albacete-Los Llanos15:08Madrid Chamartín£481One-way0 changes
0519319:351h33Albacete-Los Llanos21:08Madrid Chamartín£181One-way0 changes
0653513:501h33Albacete-Los Llanos15:23Madrid Chamartín£141One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Albacete to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Albacete to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. 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 £7, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 225 km
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£16 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Albacete to Madrid train times
The table below shows live departures for Albacete to Madrid trains for today, Wednesday 27 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18041 | On time 6:05 Albacete-Los Llanos | 2h46 | 8:51 Atocha-Cercanías | 0 changesdirect | |
05063 | On time 6:46 Albacete-Los Llanos | 1h37 | 8:23 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
05273 | Delayed 6:14 8:14Albacete-Los Llanos | 1h38 | 9:52 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
06775 | Delayed 6:42 8:42Albacete-Los Llanos | 1h41 | 10:23 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
05083 | Delayed 9:31 Albacete-Los Llanos | 1h37 | 9:08 9:08Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
05093 | On time 10:36 Albacete-Los Llanos | 1h32 | 12:08 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
04143 | 11:24 Albacete-Los Llanos | 1h59 | 13:23 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
05817 | Delayed 10:30 12:30Albacete-Los Llanos | 1h38 | 14:08 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
06535 | Delayed 11:50 13:50Albacete-Los Llanos | 1h33 | 13:23 13:23Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
05143 | Delayed 15:31 Albacete-Los Llanos | 1h37 | 15:08 15:08Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
04181 | Delayed 14:23 16:23Albacete-Los Llanos | 1h58 | 16:21 16:21Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
18043 | Delayed 17:38 Albacete-Los Llanos | 2h48 | 18:26 18:26Atocha-Cercanías | 0 changesdirect | |
05863 | Delayed 17:41 Albacete-Los Llanos | 1h36 | 17:17 17:17Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
05183 | Delayed 16:31 18:31Albacete-Los Llanos | 1h37 | 18:08 18:08Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
06585 | On time 18:51 Albacete-Los Llanos | 1h32 | 20:23 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
05903 | Delayed 18:55 20:55Albacete-Los Llanos | 1h37 | 22:32 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
06615 | Delayed 19:49 21:49Albacete-Los Llanos | 1h38 | 23:27 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
05217 | Delayed 20:00 22:00Albacete-Los Llanos | 1h38 | 21:38 21:38Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 28 May | |||||
08072 | 5:32 Albacete-Los Llanos | 2h02 | 7:34 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Albacete to Madrid
Trains from Albacete to Madrid run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:45, the last at 22:12. The fastest train covers the 225 km distance in 1h 32m.
Distance 225 km |
Average train duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 1h 32m |
First train 3:45 |
Last train 22:12 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
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FAQs: Albacete to Madrid train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Albacete to Madrid by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Albacete and Madrid
- Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains.
- Open daily from 05:30 to 22:00.
- Passion Food
- La Barrila
- Enrique Tomás
- Pic Nic
- Foodissimo!
- PureGusto
- Burger King
- Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
- 60 Balconies Urban Stay
- Only YOU Hotel Atocha
- SLEEP’N Atocha
- Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- On the ground floor of the main concourse.
- Metro lines: 1
- Bus lines: 10, 14, 24, 26, 32, 37, 54, 57, 59, 85, 86, 102, 121, 203
- Train lines: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C7, C8, C10
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