There are 5 ways to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Albacete by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Albacetetrain Ave
2h 12m€31–87Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aeropuerto Madrid - Barajas T1 to Albacetebus ALSA - Mad-L.Mang
4h 41m€27–41Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Albacete258.6 km
2h 39mDrive 258.6 km
- Drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Albacetecar 258.6 km
2h 39m€41–59Fly, train
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane MAD - ALC
- Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Albacetetrain
3h 2m€54–160
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Albacete by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Albacete is to bus which costs €27 - €45 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Albacete is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs €30 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Albacete. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Albacete via Aeropuerto Madrid - Barajas T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Albacete. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Albacete via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Albacete is 331 km. The road distance is 258.6 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Albacete without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs €30 - €90.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Albacete, including transfers.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Albacete bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Aeropuerto Madrid - Barajas T1 station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Albacete train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Albacete is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs €30 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain and Albacete, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Albacete hourly. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Aeropuerto Madrid - Barajas T1 to Albacete once daily. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22–110
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–95
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Albacete
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Albacete
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Albacete
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Albacete
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Albacete
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Albacete
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Albacete
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Albacete
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Aeropuerto Madrid - Barajas T1 to Albacete
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- ALSA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Albacete
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Albacete bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Albacete station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Albacete train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Albacete station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) to Albacete is 259 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Albacete.
Book your Madrid Airport (MAD) to Albacete train tickets online with Omio.
There are 141+ hotels available in Albacete.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Albacete. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.