How to travel from Alicante to Albacete, Spain

The distance between Alicante and Albacete is around 166km (103 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 55min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Alicante to Albacete by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Albacete.

  • Duration55min
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
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Bus

Take the bus to Albacete.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
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Drive

Drive to Albacete.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance167km (104 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alicante and Albacete

There are several options for getting from Alicante to Albacete by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 55min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €21 ($21).

The distance between Alicante and Albacete is around 166km (103 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 138km (86 miles)

It takes around 55min to get from Alicante and Albacete by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alicante to Albacete is to take the train which takes around 55min and will set you back approx €21 ($21).

The cheapest way to travel between Alicante and Albacete, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alicante and Albacete. It typically takes around 55min and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Alicante and Albacete with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 55min.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Alicante and Albacete. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 55min, 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 Alicante and Albacete. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Alicante and Albacete with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 2hrs.

ALSA run regular bus services between Alicante and Albacete. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alicante to Albacete. We recommend that you take the train to Albacete. instead which will take 55min.

The closest major airport to Albacete is Valencia Airport (VLC) (VLC) which is approximately 131km (82 miles) from Albacete. Alicante Airport (ALC) (ALC) and Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT) (CDT) 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 Alicante and Albacete. The distance is around 167km (104 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alicante to Albacete is to take the train which takes, on average, 55min and will usually cost around €21 ($21).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alicante and Albacete

Transport options from Alicante to Albacete
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
55min
€21($21)
every 2 hours176km (109 miles)
Bus
2hrs
€17($17)
every 4 hours166km (103 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
€31($31)
on demand167km (104 miles)

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Airports near Albacete

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

VLC
Valencia Airport (VLC)
International Airport
Distance
131km (82 miles) from Albacete
ALC
Alicante Airport (ALC)
International Airport
Distance
138km (85 miles) from Albacete
CDT
Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
214km (133 miles) from Albacete