How to Travel from

Malaga to Bilbao

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Spain Malaga Bilbao

How to Get from Malaga to Bilbao

Plane

1 h 35 min

Select a Ticket

Car

9 h 3 min

from $50

Rideshare

9 h 3 min

from $12.04

Cheapest

By car (923 km)

9 h 3 min

923 km.

from $50

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

9 h 3 min

923 km.

from $12.04

Train

8 h 45 min

738 km.

from $129.78

Bus via Vitoria-Gasteiz

14 h 3 min

738 km.

from $101.72

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:

vueling.com/

Plane from Málaga Airport to Bilbao

Ave. Duration:

1h 32m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$48.10–$215.18

Air Europa

Website:

aireuropa.com

Plane from Málaga Airport to Bilbao

Ave. Duration:

3h 16m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$60.76–$253.16

Iberia

Website:

iberia.com/

Plane from Málaga Airport to Bilbao

Ave. Duration:

1h 32m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$48.10–$215.18

Volotea

Website:

volotea.com

Plane from Málaga Airport to Bilbao

Ave. Duration:

1h 40m

Frequency:

Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$58.23–$227.84

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:

+34 91 232 03 20

Website:

renfe.com/es/en

Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta

Ave. Duration:

3h 15m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$50.63–$69.62

Train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abando

Ave. Duration:

4h 40m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$48.10–$69.62

Renfe AVE

Phone:

+34 91 232 03 20

Website:

renfe.com/es/en

Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta

Ave. Duration:

2h 50m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$56.96–$82.28

iryo

Phone:

+34 910 150 000

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

iryo.eu/es/home

Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta

Ave. Duration:

2h 50m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$35.44–$88.60

Ouigo

Phone:

+34 910 780 990

Website:

ouigo.com/es

Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta

Ave. Duration:

2h 58m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$22.78–$31.64

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:

+34 910 207 007

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

alsa.com/en/web/bus/home

Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Vitoria-Gasteiz

Ave. Duration:

12h 45m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$88.60–$139.24

Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$6.20–$9.49

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Vitoria-Gasteiz

Ave. Duration:

13h 30m

Frequency:

3 times a week

Estimated price:

$82.28–$126.58

Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao

Ave. Duration:

50 min

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$8.86–$13.92

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:

+33 18 57 62 228

Website:

blablacar.co.uk/

Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

6 times a week

Estimated price:

$12.02–$17.72

Socibus

Phone:

+34 915 304 417

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

socibusventas.es/en/

Bus from Málaga to Bilbao

Ave. Duration:

13h 15m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$17.72–$82.28

Autobuses La Union

Phone:

+34 94 476 50 07

Website:

autobuseslaunion.com/en

Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$6.96–$8.86

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

The cheapest way to get from Málaga to Bilbao is to bus which costs $15.22 - $70.65 and takes 13h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Málaga to Bilbao is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs $29.35 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Málaga and Bilbao?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Málaga and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Málaga and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Málaga to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Malaga Maria Zambrano and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct flight between Málaga and Bilbao?

Yes, there are direct flights between Málaga and Bilbao; these take 1h 30m and cost $27.17 - $141.30 .

How far is it from Málaga to Bilbao?

The distance between Málaga and Bilbao is 771 km. The road distance is 923.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Málaga to Bilbao without a car is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs $59.78 - $141.30 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Málaga to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Málaga to Bilbao bus from?

Málaga to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga station.

Where do I catch the Málaga to Bilbao train from?

Málaga to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.

Train, bus or fly from Málaga to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Málaga to Bilbao is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs $29.35 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $59.78 - $141.30 and takes 8h 45m, you could also bus, which costs $15.22 - $70.65 and takes 13h 15m.

Where does the Málaga to Bilbao bus arrive?

Málaga to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Vitoria-Gasteiz station.

Where does the Málaga to Bilbao train arrive?

Málaga to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.

Can I drive from Málaga to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Málaga to Bilbao is 924 km. It takes approximately 9h 6m to drive from Málaga to Bilbao.

How do I get a train ticket from Málaga to Bilbao?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Málaga to Bilbao?

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Five ways to Travel from Malaga to Bilbao

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Air Europa

Iberia

Volotea

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Renfe AVE

iryo

Ouigo

Bus operators

ALSA

FlixBus

BlaBlaCar Bus

Socibus

Autobuses La Union

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Málaga and Bilbao?

Is there a direct train between Málaga and Bilbao?

Is there a direct flight between Málaga and Bilbao?

How far is it from Málaga to Bilbao?

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

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

Where do I catch the Málaga to Bilbao bus from?

Where do I catch the Málaga to Bilbao train from?

Train, bus or fly from Málaga to Bilbao?

Where does the Málaga to Bilbao bus arrive?

Where does the Málaga to Bilbao train arrive?

Can I drive from Málaga to Bilbao?

How do I get a train ticket from Málaga to Bilbao?

How do I get a bus ticket from Málaga to Bilbao?

Where can I stay near Bilbao?