How to travel from Bilbao to Albacete, Spain
The distance between Bilbao and Albacete is around 642km (399 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Bilbao to Albacete 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 Albacete → Bilbao if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Alicante (ALC), Train
Fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Alicante (ALC) then take the train to Albacete.
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€125($125)
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Train
Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Albacete.
- Duration6h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€75($75)
Bus
Take the bus to Madrid and then to Albacete.
- Duration7hrs
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost€65($65)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bilbao and Albacete
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bilbao to Albacete by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).
The distance between Bilbao and Albacete is around 642km (399 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 483km (300 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Bilbao and Albacete by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bilbao to Albacete is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Bilbao and Albacete, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bilbao and Albacete. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bilbao to Albacete. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Bilbao and Albacete. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Bilbao and Albacete. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bilbao to Albacete. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7hrs.
ALSA, Socibus and Autocares Grupo Samar run regular bus services between Bilbao and Albacete. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bilbao to Albacete. We recommend that you fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Valencia (VLC) then take the train to Albacete. instead which will take 3h 50m.
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 Bilbao and Albacete. The distance is around 642km (399 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bilbao to Albacete is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bilbao and Albacete
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Alicante (ALC), Train + 4 similar | 3h 15m | €125($125) | every 2 hours | 793km (493 miles) |
| Fly to Madrid (MAD), Train | 3h 40m | €105($105) | every 3 hours | 663km (412 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 50m | €95($95) | 4 times a day | 694km (431 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 30m | €185($185) | every 3 hours | 764km (475 miles) |
| Bus to Santander, plane and train | 4h 50m | €95($95) | 4 times a day | 835km (519 miles) |
Train | 6h 10m | €75($75) | twice daily | 813km (505 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7hrs | €65($65) | 4 times a day | 654km (407 miles) |
| Bus via Manzanares Plaza España | 10h 15m | €65($65) | 3 times a week | 759km (471 miles) |
Drive | 6h 15m | €120($120) | on demand | 642km (399 miles) |
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Socibus
Autocares Grupo Samar
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Airports near Albacete
The following major airports near Albacete offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
Valencia Airport (VLC)
- Distance
- 131km (82 miles) from Albacete
Alicante Airport (ALC)
- Distance
- 138km (85 miles) from Albacete
Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT)
- Distance
- 214km (133 miles) from Albacete