The distance between Albacete and Barcelona is around 518km (322 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Albacete to Barcelona by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Barcelona → Albacete if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Alicante-Termino then fly from Alicante (ALC) to Barcelona (BCN).
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Take the train to Barcelona-Sants.
Take the bus to Barcelona.
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
There are several options for getting from Albacete to Barcelona by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).
The distance between Albacete and Barcelona is around 518km (322 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 433km (269 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Albacete and Barcelona by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albacete to Barcelona is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Albacete and Barcelona, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Albacete and Barcelona. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Albacete and Barcelona with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 5h 20m.
Renfe run train services between Albacete and Barcelona. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albacete and Barcelona. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Albacete and Barcelona with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 7h 45m.
ALSA and FlixBus run regular bus services between Albacete and Barcelona. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Albacete to Barcelona. We recommend that you take the train to Valencia-Estacio Del Nord then fly from Valencia (VLC) to Barcelona (BCN). instead which will take 3h 40m.
The closest major airport to Barcelona is Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) (BCN) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Barcelona. Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO) (GRO) and Reus Airport (REU) (REU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Albacete and Barcelona. The distance is around 535km (333 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albacete to Barcelona is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Alicante-Termino, Fly + 2 similar | 2h 55m | €95($95) | every 2 hours | 604km (375 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 40m | €80($80) | 4 times a day | 518km (322 miles) |
Train to Madrid-Chamartin, Fly | 3h 45m | €100($100) | every 3 hours | 828km (514 miles) |
Train | 5h 20m | €40($40) | twice daily | 568km (353 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7h 45m | €50($50) | once daily | 558km (347 miles) |
Bus via Valencia | 8h 15m | €41($41) | 4 times a day | 559km (347 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | €100($100) | on demand | 535km (333 miles) |
The following major airports near Barcelona offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.