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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bilbao to Madrid

Composite routes from Bilbao to Madrid

Cheapest
3 h 56 min
Car
398 km.
from $21
Other
7 min
Bus
1 km.
from €1.60
Details

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$278.47
Plane from Parayas Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$367.08
Plane from San Sebastián Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.02–$417.71
Plane from Pamplona Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$60.76–$303.79

Air Europa

Website:
aireuropa.com
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$202.52

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$278.47
Plane from Parayas Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$367.08
Plane from San Sebastián Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.02–$417.71
Plane from Pamplona Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$60.76–$303.79

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
4h 28m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62

Metro de Madrid

Phone:
+34 900 444 404
Website:
metromadrid.es/es
Train from Bilbao to Estación
Ave. Duration:
4 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.65–$2.40

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Email:
alsa@alsa.es
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid,
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$55.69
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Aeropuerto
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.86–$13.92
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid,
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$37.97–$53.16
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$12.02–$17.72

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

Alava Bus

Phone:
+34 945 18 20 60
Email:
alavabus@araba.eus
Website:
alavabus.eus/es/inicio
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Pamplona
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19

Empresa Municipal de Transportes

Phone:
+34 900 878 331
Website:
emtmadrid.es/Home?lang=es-ES
Bus from Bilbao to Santo
Ave. Duration:
7 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.86–$6.18

Other operators

BlaBlaCar.es

Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Bilbao to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.05–$26.58

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Madrid?

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Madrid is to line 1 subway which costs $1.41 - $2.07 and takes 4 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Bilbao to Madrid?

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Madrid is to line 1 subway which takes 4 min and costs $1.41 - $2.07 .

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Madrid?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bilbao and arriving at Santo Domingo. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Madrid?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bilbao and arriving at Estación de Sol Metro. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

How far is it from Bilbao to Madrid?

The distance between Bilbao and Madrid is 1 km.

How do I travel from Bilbao to Madrid without a car?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Madrid without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 4 min and costs $1.41 - $2.07 .

How long does it take to get from Bilbao to Madrid?

The line 1 subway from Bilbao to Estación de Sol Metro takes 4 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Madrid bus from?

Bilbao to Madrid bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, depart from Bilbao station.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Madrid train from?

Bilbao to Madrid train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, depart from Bilbao station.

Where does the Bilbao to Madrid bus arrive?

Bilbao to Madrid bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, arrive at Santo Domingo station.

Where does the Bilbao to Madrid train arrive?

Bilbao to Madrid train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, arrive at Estación de Sol Metro station.

Where can I stay near Madrid?

There are 6259+ hotels available in Madrid. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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