How to travel from Albacete to Barcelona, Spain

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.

7 routes found

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.

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Train to Alicante-Termino, Fly

Take the train to Alicante-Termino then fly from Alicante (ALC) to Barcelona (BCN).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Train

Take the train to Barcelona-Sants.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Bus

Take the bus to Barcelona.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)

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Drive

Drive to Barcelona.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance535km (333 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albacete and Barcelona

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Transport options from Albacete to Barcelona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Alicante-Termino, Fly + 2 similar
2h 55m
€95($95)
every 2 hours604km (375 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
€80($80)
4 times a day518km (322 miles)
Train to Madrid-Chamartin, Fly3h 45m
€100($100)
every 3 hours828km (514 miles)
Train
5h 20m
€40($40)
twice daily568km (353 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 45m
€50($50)
once daily558km (347 miles)
Bus via Valencia8h 15m
€41($41)
4 times a day559km (347 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€100($100)
on demand535km (333 miles)

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Airports near Barcelona

The following major airports near Barcelona offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

BCN
Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from Barcelona
GRO
Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Barcelona
REU
Reus Airport (REU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Barcelona