How much does a bus ticket from Albacete to Madrid cost?

The bus ticket price from Albacete to Madrid starts at R 569. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Albacete to Madrid is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Albacete to Madrid?

The average travel time between Albacete and Madrid is around 3h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 2h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 225 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Albacete and Madrid?

The number of buses from Albacete to Madrid can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 28 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Albacete to Madrid by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Albacete to Madrid?

When taking the bus from Albacete to Madrid, you can travel comfortably and safely with ALSA.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Albacete to Madrid?

Buses travelling between Albacete and Madrid leave from Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete or Calle Federico García Lorca and arrive at Estación Sur, Madrid-Barajas Airport, Avenida de América Metro.

Bus Albacete to Madrid from R 104 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Albacete to Madrid on 11 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:25	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	2h 45m	23:10	Estación Sur	Cheapest
Bus	19:50	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	2h 45m	22:35	Estación Sur	Fastest
Bus	19:25	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	2h 50m	22:15	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	19:25	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	2h 50m	22:15	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	19:50	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	2h 45m	22:35	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	20:25	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	2h 45m	23:10	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	20:25	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 5m	23:30	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags

Next departures from Albacete to Madrid on 12 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:55	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 35m	16:30	Estación Sur	Cheapest
Bus	09:20	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	2h 45m	12:05	Estación Sur	Fastest
Bus	02:25	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 15m	05:40	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	02:25	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 30m	05:55	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	03:25	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 5m	06:30	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	03:25	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 20m	06:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	09:20	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 5m	12:25	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	12:00	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 15m	15:15	Estación Sur	No tags

Next departures from Albacete to Madrid on 13 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	2h 45m	15:30	Estación Sur	Cheapest
Bus	04:15	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	2h 45m	07:00	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	01:50	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	2h 50m	04:40	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	01:50	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 15m	05:05	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	02:25	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 15m	05:40	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	02:25	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 30m	05:55	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	03:25	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 5m	06:30	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	03:25	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 20m	06:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags

Next departures from Albacete to Madrid on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:20	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 5m	19:25	Estación Sur	Cheapest
Bus	04:15	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	2h 45m	07:00	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	01:50	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	2h 50m	04:40	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	01:50	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 15m	05:05	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	02:25	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 15m	05:40	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	02:25	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 30m	05:55	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	03:25	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 5m	06:30	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	03:25	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 20m	06:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags

Next departures from Albacete to Madrid on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:25	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	2h 45m	23:10	Estación Sur	Cheapest
Bus	04:15	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	2h 45m	07:00	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	01:50	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	2h 50m	04:40	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	01:50	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 15m	05:05	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	02:25	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 15m	05:40	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	02:25	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 30m	05:55	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	03:25	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 5m	06:30	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	03:25	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 20m	06:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags

Next departures from Albacete to Madrid on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:20	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	2h 45m	19:05	Estación Sur	Cheapest
Bus	04:15	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	2h 45m	07:00	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	01:50	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	2h 50m	04:40	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	01:50	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 15m	05:05	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	02:25	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 15m	05:40	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	02:25	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 30m	05:55	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	03:25	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 5m	06:30	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	03:25	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 20m	06:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags

Next departures from Albacete to Madrid on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:20	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	2h 45m	19:05	Estación Sur	Cheapest
Bus	04:15	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	2h 45m	07:00	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	01:50	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	2h 50m	04:40	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	01:50	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 15m	05:05	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	02:25	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 15m	05:40	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	02:25	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 30m	05:55	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	03:00	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 30m	06:30	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	03:00	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	4h 5m	07:05	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags

Next departures from Albacete to Madrid on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:00	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 15m	15:15	Estación Sur	Cheapest
Bus	04:15	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	2h 45m	07:00	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	01:50	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	2h 50m	04:40	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	01:50	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 15m	05:05	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	02:25	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 15m	05:40	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	02:25	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 30m	05:55	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	03:25	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 5m	06:30	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	03:25	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	3h 20m	06:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Albacete to Madrid

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 189, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

49carpool per day

2h 30mAverage duration

224 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 569 - R 1 134	Average duration3h 5m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 347 - R 2 407	Average duration1h 37m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 189 - R 704	Average duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

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ALSA

4.5/560 725 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

According to 26 reviews, ALSA received a 4.7-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness, but some complained about the Wi-Fi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at R 569

ALSA Albacete Madrid recent customer reviews

Easy way to travel

Karen B.

26 February 2023

Everything was great.

Petra P.

17 February 2020

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Where are the popular stops in Albacete and Madrid?

Stops in Albacete

A - Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete

B - Calle Federico García Lorca

C - Terreno Diseminados

D - Albacete

Stops in Madrid

A - Estación Sur

B - Madrid-Barajas Airport

C - Avenida de América Metro

D - Moncloa

E - Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla

F - Ronda de Valencia 6

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Albacete to Madrid by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Albacete to Madrid cost?
The bus ticket price from Albacete to Madrid starts at R 569. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Albacete to Madrid is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Albacete to Madrid?
The average travel time between Albacete and Madrid is around 3h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 2h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 225 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Albacete and Madrid?
The number of buses from Albacete to Madrid can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 28 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Albacete to Madrid by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Albacete to Madrid?
When taking the bus from Albacete to Madrid, you can travel comfortably and safely with ALSA.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Albacete to Madrid?
Buses travelling between Albacete and Madrid leave from Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete or Calle Federico García Lorca and arrive at Estación Sur, Madrid-Barajas Airport, Avenida de América Metro.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/11

R 397

10/11

R 758

Today

R 314

12/11

R 189

13/11

R 230

14/11

R 356

15/11

R 272

16/11

R 356

The cheapest trip from Albacete to Madrid was searched and found on 12 Nov 2025 with a price of R 189

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Albacete to Madrid as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 189 to R 877 for a bus ticket from Albacete to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 189, which is on 2025-11-12.