How to travel from Málaga to Albacete, Spain

The distance between Málaga and Albacete is around 524km (326 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Málaga 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.

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Fly to Madrid (MAD), Train

Fly from Malaga (AGP) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Albacete.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Train

Take the train to Cordoba-Central then Ciudad Real-Central and then to Albacete.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)

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Bus

Take the bus to Manzanares Plaza España and then to Albacete.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Albacete.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance524km (326 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Málaga and Albacete

There are several options for getting from Málaga to Albacete by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Málaga and Albacete is around 524km (326 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 339km (210 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Málaga and Albacete by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Málaga to Albacete is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Málaga and Albacete, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Málaga and Albacete. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Málaga to Albacete. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cordoba-Central and Ciudad Real-Central. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Málaga and Albacete. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 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 Málaga and Albacete. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Málaga to Albacete. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manzanares Plaza España. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

Socibus, Autocares Grupo Samar and ALSA run regular bus services between Málaga and Albacete. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Málaga to Albacete. We recommend that you fly from Malaga (AGP) to Valencia (VLC) then take the train to Albacete. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Málaga and Albacete. The distance is around 524km (326 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Málaga to Albacete is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €61 ($61).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Málaga and Albacete

Transport options from Málaga to Albacete
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Madrid (MAD), Train + 2 similar
3h 30m
€110($110)
every 3 hours771km (479 miles)
Plane and Train3h 45m
€105($105)
4 times a day690km (429 miles)
Fly to Alicante (ALC), Train4hrs
€125($125)
every 2 hours986km (613 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
€61($61)
once daily586km (364 miles)
Train via Cordoba-Central5hrs
€50($50)
twice daily593km (369 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 55m
€50($50)
3 times a week576km (358 miles)
Bus via Ubeda9h 50m
€52($52)
4 times a day534km (332 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€95($95)
on demand524km (326 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