The distance between Albacete and Ciudad Real is around 219km (136 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Albacete to Ciudad Real by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ciudad Real → Albacete if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Ciudad Real-Central.
Take the bus to Ciudad Real.
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There are several options for getting from Albacete to Ciudad Real by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €41 ($41).
The distance between Albacete and Ciudad Real is around 219km (136 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 175km (109 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Albacete and Ciudad Real by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albacete to Ciudad Real is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €41 ($41).
The cheapest way to travel between Albacete and Ciudad Real, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Albacete and Ciudad Real. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Albacete and Ciudad Real with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 2h 20m.
Renfe run train services between Albacete and Ciudad Real. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2h 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 Ciudad Real. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Albacete and Ciudad Real with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 2h 45m.
Autocares Grupo Samar run regular bus services between Albacete and Ciudad Real. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Albacete to Ciudad Real. We recommend that you take the train to Ciudad Real-Central. instead which will take 2h 20m.
The closest major airport to Ciudad Real is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 172km (107 miles) from Ciudad Real. Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) and San Pablo Airport (SVQ) (SVQ) 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 Ciudad Real. The distance is around 221km (137 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albacete to Ciudad Real is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €21 ($21).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 20m | €21($21) | once daily | 245km (152 miles) |
Bus | 2h 45m | €17($17) | once daily | 219km (136 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | €41($41) | on demand | 221km (137 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ciudad Real offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.