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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bilbo/bilbao to Madrid

Composite routes from Bilbo/bilbao to Madrid

Cheapest
4 h 29 min
Car
452 km.
from $24
Fastest
1 h 7 min
Plane
Other
4 h 23 min
Bus, Plane
351 km.
from $121.20
4 h 45 min
Bus, Plane
351 km.
from $76.33
5 h 44 min
Bus, Plane
351 km.
from $87.28

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from San Sebastián Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.02–$430.36
Plane from Pamplona Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.49–$316.44
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.30–$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

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 San Sebastián Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.02–$430.36
Plane from Pamplona Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.49–$316.44
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.30–$278.47
Plane from Parayas Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$367.08

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
5h 4m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$53.16–$75.95
Train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Madrid-Principe
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$62.02–$88.60

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Email:
alsa@alsa.es
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid,
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$69.62
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Pamplona
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.02
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.49–$15.19
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Aeropuerto
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$18.99–$29.11

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Estación
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$49.37–$69.62
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72

BlaBlaCar Bus

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

La Burundesa S.A.

Phone:
948 30 35 05
Email:
info@laburundesa.com
Website:
laburundesa.com/
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Pamplona
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$6.96–$12.02

Other operators

BlaBlaCar.es

Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Saint-Sébastien to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.85–$48.10

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbo/Bilbao to Madrid is to rideshare which costs $23.91 - $41.30 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbo/Bilbao to Madrid is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $50 - $173.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Bilbo/Bilbao and Madrid?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián and arriving at Madrid, Avenida de América. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbo/Bilbao and Madrid?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Sebastian/Donostia and arriving at Madrid Chamartín. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Bilbo/Bilbao to Madrid?

The distance between Bilbo/Bilbao and Madrid is 384 km. The road distance is 451.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbo/Bilbao to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $45.65 - $65.22 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Bilbo/Bilbao to Madrid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbo/Bilbao to Madrid bus from?

Bilbo/Bilbao to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.

Where do I catch the Bilbo/Bilbao to Madrid train from?

Bilbo/Bilbao to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from San Sebastian/Donostia station.

Train, bus or fly from Bilbo/Bilbao to Madrid?

The best way to get from Bilbo/Bilbao to Madrid is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $50 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45.65 - $65.22 and takes 5h 7m, you could also bus, which costs $38.04 - $59.78 and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the Bilbo/Bilbao to Madrid bus arrive?

Bilbo/Bilbao to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.

Where does the Bilbo/Bilbao to Madrid train arrive?

Bilbo/Bilbao to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Bilbo/Bilbao to Madrid?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbo/Bilbao to Madrid is 451 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Bilbo/Bilbao to Madrid.

How do I get a train ticket from Bilbo/Bilbao to Madrid?

Book your Bilbo/Bilbao to Madrid train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bilbo/Bilbao to Madrid?

Book your Bilbo/Bilbao to Madrid bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Madrid?

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

Can I share a ride from Bilbo/Bilbao to Madrid?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bilbo/Bilbao and Madrid. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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