There are 4 ways to get from Madrid-Atocha Cercanías to Albacete by train (Renfe), bus, car, or rideshare
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Albacetetrain Ave
1h 31m€40–85Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Madrid to Albacete253.2 km
3h 31m€13–14Bus
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Albacetebus ALSA - Mad-L.Mang / ...
3h 13m€21–35Drive 250.9 km
- Drive from Madrid-Atocha Cercanías to Albacetecar 250.9 km
2h 32m€40–57
Madrid-Atocha Cercanías to Albacete by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid-Atocha Cercanías to Albacete is to rideshare which costs €13 - €14 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid-Atocha Cercanías to Albacete is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs €40 - €85.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Albacete. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Albacete. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 31m.
The distance between Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Albacete is 314 km. The road distance is 250.9 km.
The best way to get from Madrid-Atocha Cercanías to Albacete without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs €40 - €85.
The train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Albacete takes 1h 31m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Madrid-Atocha Cercanías to Albacete bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid-Atocha Cercanías to Albacete train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid-Atocha Cercanías to Albacete is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs €40 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid, Spain and Albacete, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Albacete every 4 hours. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Renfe Viajeros also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Albacete every 2 hours. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Albacete
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Albacete
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Albacete
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- ALSA
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Madrid to Albacete
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–14
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid-Atocha Cercanías to Albacete bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Albacete station.
Madrid-Atocha Cercanías to Albacete train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Albacete station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid-Atocha Cercanías to Albacete is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Madrid-Atocha Cercanías to Albacete.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Albacete. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.