Driving from Barcelona to Albacete
Albacete lies 433 km (269 mi) south-west of Barcelona, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 6 h 36 min without stops, over roughly 528 km (328 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Barcelona | Albacete | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Population | 1.7 million | 173,050 |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) | 695 m (2,280 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Postal codes | 08001–08080 | 02001–02140 |
Where to book car hire from Barcelona to Albacete
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Staying in Albacete
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Common questions
How far is Albacete from Barcelona?
433 km (269 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Barcelona; by road roughly 528 km (328 mi).
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Albacete by car?
About 6 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barcelona and Albacete?
No, both are on Europe/Madrid at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.