How much is the bus ticket from Madrid to Albacete?

The cheapest bus tickets from Madrid to Albacete start at R 530. The average price for this route is around R 535. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Madrid to Albacete?

The average bus journey time from Madrid to Albacete is 3h 15m, covering a distance of 221 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2h 40m and is operated by ALSA .

Which bus companies service the Madrid to Albacete route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 24 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Madrid to Albacete?

The earliest bus departs from Madrid to Albacete at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Madrid to Albacete?

A bus trip from Madrid to Albacete produces an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus Madrid to Albacete from R 140 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Madrid to Albacete on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:30	Estación Sur	2h 45m	12:15	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	Cheapest
Bus	00:30	Estación Sur	2h 40m	03:10	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Estación Sur	2h 50m	03:20	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags
Bus	07:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	3h 30m	11:15	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags
Bus	08:15	Estación Sur	2h 45m	11:00	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Albacete on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:30	Estación Sur	2h 45m	12:15	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	Cheapest
Bus	00:30	Estación Sur	2h 40m	03:10	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Estación Sur	2h 50m	03:20	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags
Bus	07:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	3h 30m	11:15	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags
Bus	08:15	Estación Sur	2h 45m	11:00	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Albacete on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:30	Estación Sur	2h 45m	11:15	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	Cheapest
Bus	00:30	Estación Sur	2h 40m	03:10	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Estación Sur	2h 50m	03:20	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags
Bus	07:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	3h 30m	11:15	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags
Bus	08:15	Estación Sur	2h 45m	11:00	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Albacete on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:30	Estación Sur	2h 45m	16:15	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	Cheapest
Bus	00:30	Estación Sur	2h 40m	03:10	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Estación Sur	2h 50m	03:20	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags
Bus	07:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	3h 30m	11:15	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags
Bus	08:15	Estación Sur	2h 45m	11:00	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Albacete on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30	Estación Sur	3h 15m	15:45	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	Cheapest
Bus	00:30	Estación Sur	2h 40m	03:10	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Estación Sur	2h 50m	03:20	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags
Bus	07:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	3h 30m	11:15	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags
Bus	08:15	Estación Sur	2h 45m	11:00	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Albacete on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:30	Estación Sur	2h 45m	11:15	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	Cheapest
Bus	00:30	Estación Sur	2h 40m	03:10	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Estación Sur	2h 50m	03:20	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags
Bus	07:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	3h 30m	11:15	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags
Bus	08:15	Estación Sur	2h 45m	11:00	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Albacete on 3 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:30	Estación Sur	2h 45m	11:15	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	Cheapest
Bus	00:30	Estación Sur	2h 40m	03:10	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Estación Sur	2h 50m	03:20	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags
Bus	07:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	3h 30m	11:15	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags
Bus	08:15	Estación Sur	2h 45m	11:00	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Madrid to Albacete

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Albacete. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 176, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

44carpool per day

2h 50mAverage duration

224 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 530 - R 850	Average duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 378 - R 2 638	Average duration1h 37m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 176 - R 624	Average duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Madrid and Albacete?

Stops in Madrid

A
Estación Sur
Mendez Alvaro, 83, , Madrid, 28045, Spain
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B
Madrid-Barajas Airport
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C
Avenida de América Metro
Avenida de América, 9, 28002 Madrid, Spain
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D
Moncloa
Plaza Moncloa, 671, 28008 Madrid, Spain
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E
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla, 28046 Madrid, Spain
F
Madrid Puerta De Atocha
Madrid Atocha railway station, Plaza del Emperador Carlos V, 28045 Madrid, Spain
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Stops in Albacete

A
Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete
Calle Federico García Lorca, s/n - 02001 Albacete
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B
Calle Federico García Lorca
Calle Federico García Lorca, 1, 02001 Albacete, Spain
C
Terreno Diseminados
Terreno Diseminados, 159, 02008 Albacete, Spain
D
Albacete
Bajada de San Juan Evangelista, 3, 02001 Albacete, Spain

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/561 216 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

According to 31 reviews, ALSA received a 4.3-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the Wi-Fi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at R 530

ES bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Madrid to Albacete by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Madrid to Albacete?
The cheapest bus tickets from Madrid to Albacete start at R 530. The average price for this route is around R 535. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Madrid to Albacete?
The average bus journey time from Madrid to Albacete is 3h 15m, covering a distance of 221 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2h 40m and is operated by ALSA.
Which bus companies service the Madrid to Albacete route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 24 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Madrid to Albacete?
The earliest bus departs from Madrid to Albacete at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Madrid to Albacete?
A bus trip from Madrid to Albacete produces an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

26/01

R 453

27/01

R 455

Today

R 181

29/01

R 262

30/01

R 342

31/01

R 261

01/02

R 262

02/02

R 222

The cheapest trip from Madrid to Albacete was searched and found on 28 Jan 2026 with a price of R 181

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

You can expect to pay from R 181 to R 676 for a bus ticket from Madrid to Albacete based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 222, which is on 2026-02-02.