How to travel from Zaragoza to Albacete, Spain

The distance between Zaragoza and Albacete is around 388km (241 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Zaragoza 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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Train

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

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)

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Fly to Alicante (ALC), Train

Fly from Zaragoza (ZAZ) to Alicante (ALC) then take the train to Albacete.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Bus

Take the bus to Valencia and then to Albacete.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Albacete.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance388km (241 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zaragoza and Albacete

There are several options for getting from Zaragoza to Albacete by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €72 ($72).

The distance between Zaragoza and Albacete is around 388km (241 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 307km (191 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Zaragoza and Albacete by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zaragoza to Albacete is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €72 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Zaragoza and Albacete, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zaragoza and Albacete. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Zaragoza to Albacete. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Cuenca Fernando Zobel. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Renfe AVE, Renfe SNCF and Renfe run train services between Zaragoza and Albacete. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Zaragoza and Albacete. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Zaragoza to Albacete. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Valencia. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

Jimenez Movilidad and ALSA run regular bus services between Zaragoza and Albacete. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zaragoza to Albacete. We recommend that you fly from Zaragoza (ZAZ) to Valencia (VLC) then take the train to Albacete. instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Zaragoza and Albacete. The distance is around 388km (241 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zaragoza to Albacete is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €72 ($72).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Zaragoza and Albacete

Transport options from Zaragoza to Albacete
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 50m
€72($72)
every 3 hours620km (385 miles)
Train via Valencia-Estacio Del Nord7hrs
€46($46)
4 times a day564km (351 miles)
Fly to Alicante (ALC), Train + 1 similar
4h 20m
€220($220)
every 2 hours921km (572 miles)
Plane and Train4h 50m
€100($100)
4 times a day901km (560 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 45m
€49($49)
once daily506km (314 miles)
Bus via Madrid7hrs
€55($55)
every 4 hours576km (358 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€71($71)
on demand388km (241 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