How much does a train ticket cost from Madrid to Albacete?

The cheapest train tickets from Madrid to Albacete start from £17. The average price for this train route is around £36. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Madrid to Albacete?

The average train journey time from Madrid to Albacete is 1h 38m, covering a distance of 141 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 31m and is operated by Renfe .

Which train operators serve the Madrid to Albacete route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day, including services from Renfe , Iryo , OUIGO .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Madrid to Albacete?

The earliest train from Madrid to Albacete departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 20:00.

Which is the best train operator from Madrid to Albacete?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Iryo , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 396 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Madrid to Albacete?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Iryo has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Madrid to Albacete?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Iryo , with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Madrid to Albacete?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Iryo , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Madrid to Albacete from £15

Next train departures

Next departures from Madrid to Albacete on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:45	Madrid-Chamartin	1h 49m	13:34	Albacete-Los Llanos	Cheapest
Train	18:00	Madrid-Chamartin	1h 32m	19:32	Albacete-Los Llanos	Fastest
Train	07:00	Madrid-Chamartin	1h 38m	08:38	Albacete-Los Llanos	No tags
Train	07:45	Madrid-Chamartin	1h 36m	09:21	Albacete Los Llanos Train Station	No tags
Train	07:00	Madrid-Chamartin	1h 38m	08:38	Albacete-Los Llanos	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Albacete on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:21	Madrid-Chamartin	3h 3m	17:24	Albacete-Los Llanos	Cheapest
Train	18:00	Madrid-Chamartin	1h 32m	19:32	Albacete-Los Llanos	Fastest
Train	09:00	Madrid-Chamartin	1h 38m	10:38	Albacete-Los Llanos	No tags
Train	16:45	Madrid-Chamartin	1h 36m	18:21	Albacete Los Llanos Train Station	No tags
Train	09:00	Madrid-Chamartin	1h 38m	10:38	Albacete-Los Llanos	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Albacete on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:00	Madrid-Chamartin	1h 57m	21:57	Albacete-Los Llanos	Cheapest
Train	14:00	Madrid-Chamartin	1h 32m	15:32	Albacete-Los Llanos	Fastest
Train	07:00	Madrid-Chamartin	1h 38m	08:38	Albacete-Los Llanos	No tags
Train	07:00	Madrid-Chamartin	1h 38m	08:38	Albacete-Los Llanos	No tags
Train	07:00	Madrid-Chamartin	1h 38m	08:38	Albacete-Los Llanos	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Albacete on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:45	Madrid-Chamartin	1h 49m	13:34	Albacete-Los Llanos	Cheapest
Train	14:00	Madrid-Chamartin	1h 32m	15:32	Albacete-Los Llanos	Fastest
Train	07:00	Madrid-Chamartin	1h 38m	08:38	Albacete-Los Llanos	No tags
Train	07:00	Madrid-Chamartin	1h 38m	08:38	Albacete-Los Llanos	No tags
Train	07:00	Madrid-Chamartin	1h 38m	08:38	Albacete-Los Llanos	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Albacete on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:45	Madrid-Chamartin	1h 49m	13:34	Albacete-Los Llanos	Cheapest
Train	14:00	Madrid-Chamartin	1h 32m	15:32	Albacete-Los Llanos	Fastest
Train	07:00	Madrid-Chamartin	1h 38m	08:38	Albacete-Los Llanos	No tags
Train	07:00	Madrid-Chamartin	1h 38m	08:38	Albacete-Los Llanos	No tags
Train	07:00	Madrid-Chamartin	1h 38m	08:38	Albacete-Los Llanos	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Albacete on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:45	Madrid-Chamartin	1h 49m	13:34	Albacete-Los Llanos	Cheapest
Train	14:00	Madrid-Chamartin	1h 32m	15:32	Albacete-Los Llanos	Fastest
Train	07:00	Madrid-Chamartin	1h 38m	08:38	Albacete-Los Llanos	No tags
Train	07:00	Madrid-Chamartin	1h 38m	08:38	Albacete-Los Llanos	No tags
Train	07:00	Madrid-Chamartin	1h 38m	08:38	Albacete-Los Llanos	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Albacete on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:41	Madrid-Chamartin	2h 59m	19:40	Albacete-Los Llanos	Cheapest
Train	14:00	Madrid-Chamartin	1h 32m	15:32	Albacete-Los Llanos	Fastest
Train	07:00	Madrid-Chamartin	1h 38m	08:38	Albacete-Los Llanos	No tags
Train	16:45	Madrid-Chamartin	1h 36m	18:21	Albacete Los Llanos Train Station	No tags
Train	07:00	Madrid-Chamartin	1h 38m	08:38	Albacete-Los Llanos	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 23:44 CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Madrid to Albacete

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Albacete. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

35carpool per day

2h 50mAverage duration

139 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£25 - £50	Average duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£17 - £123	Average duration1h 38m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£10 - £35	Average duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Renfe

4/5919 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.1

Iryo

4.5/5396 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.9

OUIGO

4.5/580 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.2

ES train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Madrid to Albacete by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Madrid to Albacete?
The cheapest train tickets from Madrid to Albacete start from £17. The average price for this train route is around £36. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Madrid to Albacete?
The average train journey time from Madrid to Albacete is 1h 38m, covering a distance of 141 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 31m and is operated by Renfe.
Which train operators serve the Madrid to Albacete route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day, including services from Renfe, Iryo, OUIGO.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Madrid to Albacete?
The earliest train from Madrid to Albacete departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 20:00.
Which is the best train operator from Madrid to Albacete?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Iryo, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 396 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Madrid to Albacete?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Iryo has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Madrid to Albacete?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Iryo, with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Madrid to Albacete?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Iryo, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

27/11

£63

28/11

£22

Today

£30

30/11

£31

01/12

£27

02/12

£20

03/12

£20

04/12

£20

The cheapest trip from Madrid to Albacete was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £20

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Madrid to Albacete as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £20 to £113 for a train ticket from Madrid to Albacete based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £20, which is on 2025-12-03.