What is the travel distance from Madrid to Albacete?

About 140 miles (225 km) separate Madrid and Albacete.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Madrid to Albacete start their journey at Estación Sur and wind up at Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Madrid to Albacete from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Madrid to Albacete on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30am	Estación Sur	2h 45m	12:15pm	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	Cheapest
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	2h 45m	11:00am	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	Fastest
Bus	7:45am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	3h 30m	11:15am	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	2h 45m	11:00am	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Estación Sur	2h 45m	11:15am	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Albacete on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30am	Estación Sur	2h 45m	11:15am	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	Cheapest
Bus	12:30am	Estación Sur	2h 40m	3:10am	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Estación Sur	2h 50m	3:20am	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags
Bus	7:45am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	3h 30m	11:15am	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	2h 45m	11:00am	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Albacete on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30am	Estación Sur	2h 45m	11:15am	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	Cheapest
Bus	12:30am	Estación Sur	2h 40m	3:10am	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Estación Sur	2h 50m	3:20am	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags
Bus	7:45am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	3h 30m	11:15am	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	2h 45m	11:00am	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Albacete on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30am	Estación Sur	2h 45m	11:15am	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	Cheapest
Bus	12:30am	Estación Sur	2h 40m	3:10am	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Estación Sur	2h 50m	3:20am	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags
Bus	7:45am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	3h 30m	11:15am	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	2h 45m	11:00am	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Albacete on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30pm	Estación Sur	3h 15m	3:45pm	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	Cheapest
Bus	12:30am	Estación Sur	2h 40m	3:10am	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Estación Sur	2h 50m	3:20am	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags
Bus	7:45am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	3h 30m	11:15am	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	2h 45m	11:00am	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Albacete on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30am	Estación Sur	2h 45m	11:15am	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	Cheapest
Bus	12:30am	Estación Sur	2h 40m	3:10am	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Estación Sur	2h 50m	3:20am	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags
Bus	7:45am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	3h 30m	11:15am	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	2h 45m	11:00am	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Albacete on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30pm	Estación Sur	2h 45m	3:15pm	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	Cheapest
Bus	12:30am	Estación Sur	2h 40m	3:10am	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Estación Sur	2h 50m	3:20am	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags
Bus	7:45am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	3h 30m	11:15am	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	2h 45m	11:00am	Estacion de Autobuses de Albacete	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Madrid to Albacete

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Albacete. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

37carpool per day

2h 50mAverage Duration

139 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$33 - $65	Average Duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $159	Average Duration1h 38m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$13 - $45	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
Ronda de Valencia 6
Ronda de Valencia 6, 28012 Madrid, Spain

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

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ALSA

4.5/560,823 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

According to 31 reviews, ALSA received a 4.3-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the wifi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $33

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Madrid to Albacete by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

$27

11/24

$27

Today

$15

11/26

$12

11/27

$12

11/28

$23

11/29

$15

11/30

$23

The cheapest trip from Madrid to Albacete was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $12

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 $12 to $52 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 $12 which is on 2025-11-26.