How to travel from San Sebastián to Albacete, Spain

The distance between San Sebastián and Albacete is around 696km (433 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from San Sebastián 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 AlbaceteSan Sebastián if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from San Sebastian (EAS) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Albacete.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid and then to Albacete.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)

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Drive

Drive to Albacete.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance696km (433 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Sebastián and Albacete

There are several options for getting from San Sebastián to Albacete by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between San Sebastián and Albacete is around 696km (433 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 481km (299 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from San Sebastián and Albacete by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Sebastián to Albacete is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between San Sebastián and Albacete, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between San Sebastián and Albacete. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from San Sebastián to Albacete. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between San Sebastián and Albacete. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 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 San Sebastián and Albacete. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Sebastián to Albacete. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

ALSA and Blablabus run regular bus services between San Sebastián and Albacete. Buses run hourly and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Sebastián to Albacete. We recommend that you fly from San Sebastian (EAS) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Albacete. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 San Sebastián and Albacete. The distance is around 696km (433 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Sebastián to Albacete is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).

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Compare travel optionsbetween San Sebastián and Albacete

Transport options from San Sebastián to Albacete
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
3h 25m
€150($150)
every 3 hours704km (437 miles)
Bus to Aeropuerto Bilbao, plane and train3h 55m
€140($140)
every 2 hours882km (548 miles)
Bus to Aeropuerto Bilbao, plane and train4h 20m
€120($120)
every 3 hours751km (467 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 30m
€110($110)
4 times a day782km (486 miles)
Bus to Pamplona, plane and train4h 55m
€150($150)
every 3 hours745km (463 miles)
Train
6h 35m
€80($80)
every 20 mins870km (541 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 45m
€65($65)
hourly707km (439 miles)
Bus via Madrid - Barajas Airport9h 45m
€45($45)
4 times a week761km (473 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
€130($130)
on demand696km (433 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