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Madrid to Albacete Bullet Train Tickets & Timetable

Madrid to Albacete trains use the Madrid-Levante high-speed corridor, departing mainly from Madrid Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Albacete Los Llanos. Renfe operates AVE, Avant, Alvia, and Intercity services on this route, with some long-distance trains continuing toward Alicante, Valencia, Murcia, or Cartagena. Direct trains usually cover about 263 km, with fastest services taking around 1 hour 24 minutes and slower services taking about 2 hours depending on stops and train type. Typical intermediate calls may include Cuenca Fernando Zobel or Villena AV, although many services run nonstop between Madrid and Albacete. Around 15 to 25 direct departures run daily in one direction, with Standard, Comfort, and fare-family options varying by service. One-way fares start from about €9 ($10 USD) on the cheapest advance tickets and can rise to around €80 ($86 USD) for flexible or higher-class fares. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead; book earlier for Semana Santa, August holidays, Christmas and New Year, and long weekends.

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Seats

Madrid

Albacete

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Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

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Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Morning trains

06:15

MadridMadrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor

1h 37m

07:52

AlbaceteAlbacete-Los Llanos

Direct

High-speed

Renfe Avlo 05668

from

49 USD

1h 37m, Direct

06:15

MadridMadrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor

07:52

AlbaceteAlbacete-Los Llanos

from

49 USD

Direct

High-speed

Renfe Avlo 05668

07:00

MadridMadrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor

1h 37m

08:37

AlbaceteAlbacete-Los Llanos

Direct

High-speed

Renfe AVE 05072

from

72 USD

1h 37m, Direct

07:00

MadridMadrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor

08:37

AlbaceteAlbacete-Los Llanos

from

72 USD

Direct

High-speed

Renfe AVE 05072

Day trains

14:00

MadridMadrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor

1h 31m

15:31

AlbaceteAlbacete-Los Llanos

Direct

High-speed

Renfe AVE 05142

from

85 USD

1h 31m, Direct

14:00

MadridMadrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor

15:31

AlbaceteAlbacete-Los Llanos

from

85 USD

Direct

High-speed

Renfe AVE 05142

14:24

MadridMadrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor

3h 0m

17:24

AlbaceteAlbacete-Los Llanos

Direct

InterCity

Renfe Media Distancia 18040

from

61 USD

3h 0m, Direct

14:24

MadridMadrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor

17:24

AlbaceteAlbacete-Los Llanos

from

61 USD

Direct

InterCity

Renfe Media Distancia 18040

Evening trains

18:00

MadridMadrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor

1h 31m

19:31

AlbaceteAlbacete-Los Llanos

Direct

High-speed

Renfe AVE 05182

from

43 USD

1h 31m, Direct

18:00

MadridMadrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor

19:31

AlbaceteAlbacete-Los Llanos

from

43 USD

Direct

High-speed

Renfe AVE 05182

18:27

MadridMadrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor

2h 49m

21:16

AlbaceteAlbacete-Los Llanos

Direct

Renfe 18042

from

61 USD

2h 49m, Direct

18:27

MadridMadrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor

21:16

AlbaceteAlbacete-Los Llanos

from

61 USD

Direct

Renfe 18042

First train

06:15

Last train

20:00

Travel duration

1h 38m

Daily departures

Departure station

Madrid

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Albacete

Ticket price

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Rail Monsters provides official tickets for Madrid to Albacete trains, including Renfe AVE, Avant, Alvia, and Intercity services where available. Select a departure from Madrid Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive at Albacete Los Llanos with e-ticket confirmation.

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Exchange and cancellation conditions depend on the Madrid to Albacete fare selected, such as Renfe Basico, Elige, or Premium where offered. Check the ticket rules before payment, especially for the cheapest advance fares.

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Madrid to Albacete Route Overview

The Madrid to Albacete route is part of the high-speed axis from the Spanish capital toward the Levante coast and southeastern Spain. Albacete Los Llanos is a major junction on this corridor, so travelers may see trainsets continuing toward Alicante, Murcia, Cartagena, or Valencia after the Albacete stop. The line crosses the dry plateau of Castilla-La Mancha and passes close to Cuenca on some services, giving this route a different landscape from Spain's coastal high-speed lines. Seat reservation is standard on AVE, Alvia, Avant, and Intercity long-distance tickets, so passengers travel on the specific train and seat printed on the ticket.

Travel time

1h 38m

Train type

Renfe Alvia

Renfe AVE

Renfe Avlo

Renfe Media Distancia

Fastest trip

1h 30m

Longest trip

3h 0m

Madrid

Madrid is Spain's capital and the main rail hub for high-speed routes to the east, south, and northeast. Madrid Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes handles most high-speed departures toward Albacete and is linked to the city by Metro, Cercanias, taxis, and city buses.

Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor

Station

Madrid Atocha

Station

Madrid Príncipe Pio

Station

Madrid - Atocha Cercanías

Station

1h 38m

Albacete

Albacete is the largest city in Castilla-La Mancha and is known for its knife-making tradition, the Pasaje de Lodares, and its September fair. Albacete Los Llanos station is close to the city center, with local buses and taxis for onward travel.

Albacete-Los Llanos

Station

Available Ticket Classes

Renfe AVE services on Madrid to Albacete tickets may be sold under Basico, Elige, Elige Confort, and Premium fare families, depending on the train and date. Standard seats are arranged mainly in 2+2 layout, while Comfort class on eligible AVE or Alvia trains uses wider seating and more space. Avant trains are designed for medium-distance high-speed travel and usually offer a single class with reserved seating. Intercity and Alvia services can vary by trainset, but tickets remain train-specific and seat-assigned. Low-cost high-speed services on the wider Madrid-Alicante corridor may appear on selected dates, with separate baggage and seat-selection rules when offered.

from

$13

Economy Class

from

$52

Business class

Practical Information for AVE Travelers

Madrid to Albacete high-speed trains follow Spanish long-distance rail luggage rules. Keep bags within the carrier limits and make sure they can be lifted onto racks or stored in the designated areas.

Luggage Allowance

On Renfe AVE, Alvia, Avant, and Intercity services, passengers may usually bring up to 3 pieces of luggage with a combined weight up to 25 kg and a total size limit of 290 cm, with no single item normally exceeding 85 x 55 x 35 cm.

Storage Facilities

AVE and Alvia trainsets have overhead racks for smaller bags and larger luggage shelves near carriage entrances or mid-car sections. Avant and Intercity layouts vary, but standard suitcases should be placed in racks without blocking aisles or doors.

Special Items

Folded bicycles, scooters, musical instruments, and sports equipment must be packed and kept within the permitted luggage dimensions unless a specific service rule allows otherwise. Full-size bicycles are not normally accepted on AVE unless dismantled and bagged.

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Madrid to Albacete Map

The Madrid to Albacete route runs southeast from Madrid Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes on the Madrid-Levante high-speed line to Albacete Los Llanos. The line passes through the open plains of Castilla-La Mancha, with some services calling at Cuenca Fernando Zobel before continuing to Albacete. Beyond Albacete, trains may continue toward Alicante, Murcia, Cartagena, or Valencia, making Albacete a key junction on Spain's eastern high-speed network.

Rail vs Bus vs Plane

The train links Madrid Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes with Albacete Los Llanos in about 1 hour 24 minutes on the fastest services, using stations close to each city center. Buses between Madrid and Albacete usually take about 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes, often departing from Estacion Sur or Madrid airport terminals. Flights are not practical for this city pair because Albacete has no regular commercial air service to Madrid. Rail also has a lower carbon footprint than road or air travel on this 263 km corridor.

Train

Changes

Travel time

Price from

Departures

Rating

Train

AVE

Changes

Direct

Travel time

1h 34m

Price from

$25

Departures

219

Rating

Train

AVLO

Changes

Direct

Travel time

1h 37m

Price from

Departures

Rating

Train

ALVIA

Changes

Direct

Travel time

1h 48m

Price from

$26

Departures

Rating

Train

AVANT

Changes

Direct

Travel time

2h 5m

Price from

$52

Departures

Rating

Train

Renfe

Changes

Direct

Travel time

2h 49m

Price from

$36

Departures

Rating

Train

Changes

Direct

Travel time

2h 59m

Price from

$36

Departures

Rating

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Travel time

Price range

Winner

Train

Apprx.

1h 38m

$8-$113

Bus

Apprx.

3h 0m

$15-$35

Flight

Apprx.

Madrid to Albacete Bullet Train

AVE services are usually the fastest Madrid to Albacete trains, running at up to 300 km/h (186 mph) on high-speed sections and completing the trip in about 1 hour 24 minutes on the quickest departures. Avant trains also use the high-speed line and serve the medium-distance market, with reserved seating and fewer class options than AVE. Alvia and Intercity services may take closer to 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours, depending on their stopping pattern and onward destination. AVE tickets may offer Basico, Elige, Elige Confort, and Premium fare families, while Avant is simpler and aimed at point-to-point regional high-speed travel. Operator: Renfe.

Renfe Alvia

Renfe Alvia uses variable-gauge trains on long-distance routes across Spain.

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Renfe AVE

Renfe AVE is Spain's high-speed rail service on major routes from Madrid.

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Renfe Avlo

Renfe Avlo is Spain's low-cost high-speed train with Turista class only.

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Renfe Media Distancia

Renfe medium-distance rail services link Spanish cities beyond commuter zones.

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FAQ about the Madrid - Albacete Route

How much is the train from Madrid to Albacete?

Madrid to Albacete train fares start from about €9 ($10 USD) for the cheapest advance tickets and can rise to around €80 ($86 USD) for flexible or higher-class fares. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability.

How fast is the Madrid to Albacete train?

AVE trains on the Madrid-Levante high-speed corridor can run at up to 300 km/h (186 mph). Avant and Alvia services also use high-speed infrastructure, although total travel time depends on the service pattern and scheduled stops.

How long is the train from Madrid to Albacete?

The fastest Madrid to Albacete high-speed trains take about 1 hour 24 minutes. Other AVE, Avant, Alvia, or Intercity services commonly take between 1 hour 35 minutes and 2 hours, depending on stops and train type.

How do I book Madrid to Albacete train tickets online?

Book Madrid to Albacete train tickets on Rail Monsters by selecting your travel date, comparing available AVE, Avant, Alvia, or Intercity departures, and paying online. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead and offers mobile apps for iOS and Android to manage tickets.

Does a Spain rail pass cover Madrid to Albacete?

The Renfe Spain Pass can be used on eligible Renfe long-distance and medium-distance services, including many AVE, Alvia, Intercity, and Avant trains, but seat reservations are still required. Pass conditions depend on the pass type and train category. Rail Monsters sells individual tickets for this route.

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