There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Castille-La Mancha by train, bus, rideshare or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Albacete
Cheapest option
Rideshare
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Take the rideshare from Madrid to Albacete
3 alternative options
Bus
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Take the bus from Madrid Estacion Sur to Albacete
Train via Madrid-Chamartin
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Take the train from Madrid-Chamartin to Albacete
Drive
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Drive from Madrid to Albacete
Madrid to Castille-La Mancha by train
The train journey time between Madrid and Castille-La Mancha is around 1h 50m and covers a distance of around 314 km. Operated by Renfe Viajeros and Renfe AVE, the Madrid to Castille-La Mancha train service departs from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and arrives in Albacete. Typically 17 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Castille-La Mancha is to rideshare which costs €13 - €14 and takes 3h 9m.
The quickest way to get from Madrid to Castille-La Mancha is to train which costs €26 - €50 and takes 1h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid Estacion Sur and arriving at Albacete. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and arriving at Albacete. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between Madrid and Castille-La Mancha is 144 km. The road distance is 255.7 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Castille-La Mancha without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs €26 - €50.
The train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Albacete takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Madrid to Castille-La Mancha bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid Estacion Sur station.
Madrid to Castille-La Mancha train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Castille-La Mancha is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs €26 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 45m.
- Distance: 144.2 km
- Duration: 1h 50m
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Castille-La Mancha, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Albacete 4 times a week. Tickets cost €26 - €40 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Renfe AVE also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid Estacion Sur to Albacete hourly. Tickets cost €35 - €55 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Albacete
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Chamartin to Albacete
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Albacete
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Básico
- €35 - €50
Train from Madrid-Chamartin to Albacete
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Básico
- €35 - €50
- Phone
- +34 910 780 990
Train from Madrid-Chamartin to Albacete
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12 - €18
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 150 000
- atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Madrid - Chamartín - Clara Campoamor Train Station to Albacete - Los Llanos Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16 - €50
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Inicial
- €16 - €50
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Madrid Estacion Sur to Albacete
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Madrid to Albacete
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13 - €14
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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Madrid to Castille-La Mancha bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Albacete station.
Madrid to Castille-La Mancha train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Albacete station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Castille-La Mancha is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Madrid to Castille-La Mancha.
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