How to travel from Palencia to Albacete, Spain

The distance between Palencia and Albacete is around 515km (320 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Palencia 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 via Madrid-Chamartin

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Albacete.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)

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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur and then to Albacete.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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Drive

Drive to Albacete.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Distance515km (320 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palencia and Albacete

There are several options for getting from Palencia to Albacete by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Palencia and Albacete is around 515km (320 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 445km (277 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Palencia and Albacete by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Palencia to Albacete is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Palencia and Albacete, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Palencia and Albacete. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Palencia and Albacete with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 3h 35m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Palencia and Albacete. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Palencia and Albacete. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Palencia to Albacete. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Estacion Sur. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Palencia and Albacete. Buses run once a week and take around 6h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Palencia to Albacete. We recommend that you take the train to Albacete. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Palencia and Albacete. The distance is around 515km (320 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palencia to Albacete is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

How do I get from Palencia to Albacete

Compare travel optionsbetween Palencia and Albacete

Transport options from Palencia to Albacete
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Madrid-Chamartin + 1 similar
3h 10m
€60($60)
every 4 hours549km (341 miles)
Train3h 35m
€40($40)
twice daily549km (341 miles)
Bus
6h 15m
€51($51)
once a week520km (323 miles)
Drive
5h 5m
€95($95)
on demand515km (320 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