Day trip from Madrid to Albacete
Albacete lies 223 km (139 mi) south-east of Madrid, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 223 km (139 mi) apart, Albacete is a realistic day trip from Madrid: about 3 h 38 min each way by road.
| Madrid | Albacete | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Population | 3.3 million | 173,050 |
| Elevation | 665 m (2,182 ft) | 695 m (2,280 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Postal codes | 04810–28087 | 02001–02140 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Albacete
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Staying in Albacete
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Common questions
How far is Albacete from Madrid?
223 km (139 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Madrid; by road roughly 273 km (169 mi).
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Albacete by road?
About 3 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madrid 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.