How to travel from Pamplona to Albacete, Spain

The distance between Pamplona and Albacete is around 625km (388 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Pamplona 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 AlbacetePamplona if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Pamplona (PNA) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Albacete.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then Cuenca Fernando Zobel and then to Albacete.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)

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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid and then to Albacete.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Albacete.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance625km (388 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pamplona and Albacete

There are several options for getting from Pamplona to Albacete by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 8h 45m. 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 €135 ($135).

The distance between Pamplona and Albacete is around 625km (388 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 426km (264 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Pamplona and Albacete by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pamplona to Albacete is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Pamplona and Albacete, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pamplona and Albacete. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pamplona to Albacete. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Chamartin. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Pamplona and Albacete. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Pamplona and Albacete. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pamplona 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 8hrs.

Jimenez Movilidad, ALSA and Bilman run regular bus services between Pamplona and Albacete. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pamplona to Albacete. We recommend that you fly from Pamplona (PNA) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Albacete. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Pamplona and Albacete. The distance is around 625km (388 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pamplona to Albacete is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €73 ($73).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pamplona and Albacete

Transport options from Pamplona to Albacete
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 5 similar
3h 30m
€135($135)
every 3 hours639km (397 miles)
Fly to Valencia (VLC), Train4h 40m
€190($190)
4 times a day806km (501 miles)
Bus to San Sebastián / Donostia, plane and train4h 30m
€160($160)
twice daily788km (489 miles)
Bus to San Sebastián / Donostia, plane and train5hrs
€150($150)
twice daily965km (600 miles)
Bus to San Sebastián / Donostia, plane and train5h 25m
€130($130)
twice daily835km (519 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 35m
€120($120)
twice daily866km (538 miles)
Train via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha + 1 similar
4h 35m
€67($67)
4 times a day755km (469 miles)
Train5h 15m
€73($73)
4 times a day772km (480 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8hrs
€49($49)
4 times a day663km (412 miles)
Bus via Valencia8h 45m
€48($48)
every 20 mins677km (420 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
€115($115)
on demand625km (388 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