The distance between Mérida and Albacete is around 463km (288 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Mérida 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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Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Albacete.
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Take the bus to Madrid Barajas Airport and then to Albacete.
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There are several options for getting from Mérida to Albacete by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).
The distance between Mérida and Albacete is around 463km (288 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 388km (241 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Mérida 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 Mérida to Albacete is to drive which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between Mérida and Albacete, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Mérida and Albacete. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Mérida 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 5h 40m.
Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Mérida and Albacete. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Mérida and Albacete. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Mérida to Albacete. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Barajas Airport. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.
FlixBus and ALSA run regular bus services between Mérida and Albacete. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mérida to Albacete. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Albacete. instead which will take 5h 40m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Mérida and Albacete. The distance is around 463km (288 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 Mérida to Albacete is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 5h 40m | €70($70) | twice daily | 734km (456 miles) |
Train via Ciudad Real-Central | 5h 55m | €44($44) | once daily | 523km (325 miles) |
Bus | 9h 15m | €48($48) | once daily | 642km (399 miles) |
Drive | 5h 15m | €85($85) | on demand | 463km (288 miles) |
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The following major airports near Albacete offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.