The average train between Madrid (Station) and Albacete takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Madrid (Station) to Albacete. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Madrid (Station) and Albacete. The earliest departure is at 2:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Madrid (Station) is at 7:37 PM which arrives into Albacete at 9:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Cartagena and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Madrid (Station) to Albacete. However, there are services departing from Madrid (Station) station and arriving at Albacete station via Albacete. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Madrid (Station) to Albacete train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid (Station) to Albacete train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, arrive at Albacete station.
The distance between Madrid (Station) and Albacete is 223.4 km. The road distance is 328 km.
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Albacete hourly. Tickets cost €45–90 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Three other operators also service this route.