How to travel from Cuenca to Albacete, Spain

The distance between Cuenca and Albacete is around 126km (78 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 34min.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Cuenca to Albacete by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AlbaceteCuenca if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Albacete.

  • Duration34min
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
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Drive

Drive to Albacete.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance164km (102 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cuenca and Albacete

There are several options for getting from Cuenca to Albacete by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 34min.

The distance between Cuenca and Albacete is around 126km (78 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 122km (76 miles)

It takes around 34min to get from Cuenca and Albacete by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cuenca to Albacete is to take the train which takes around 34min and will set you back approx €15 ($15).

The cheapest way to travel between Cuenca and Albacete, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cuenca and Albacete. It typically takes around 34min and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Cuenca and Albacete with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 34min.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Cuenca and Albacete. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 34min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cuenca and Albacete. We recommend that you take the train to Albacete. instead which will take 34min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cuenca to Albacete. We recommend that you take the train to Albacete. instead which will take 34min.

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 Cuenca and Albacete. The distance is around 164km (102 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cuenca to Albacete is to take the train which takes, on average, 34min and will usually cost around €15 ($15).

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Transport options from Cuenca to Albacete
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
34min
€15($15)
every 3 hours126km (78 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
€30($30)
on demand164km (102 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