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28 h 55 min
1962 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Madrid to Bilboa

Composite routes from Madrid to Bilboa

Cheapest
28 h 55 min
Car
1962 km.
from $107
Other
8 h 33 min
Plane, Bus
1398 km.
from $159.39

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
Ryanair
Website
Iberia
Website
Aer Lingus
Website
Ryanair
Website
2h 40m
Every day
$46.83–$430.36
Iberia
Website
2h 37m
Every day
$82.28–$696.18
Aer Lingus
Website
2h 37m
Every day
$82.28–$696.18
Train operators
Found: 4
Renfe Viajeros
Website
Renfe AVE
Website
iryo
Website
Ouigo
Website
Renfe Viajeros
Website
1h 25m
Every 4 hours
$30.38–$43.04
+34 91 232 03 20
+34 91 232 03 20
Call
Renfe AVE
Website
1h 15m
Hourly
$41.77–$59.49
+34 91 232 03 20
+34 91 232 03 20
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iryo
Website
1h 17m
Every 3 hours
$29.11–$58.23
+34 910 150 000
+34 910 150 000
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Ouigo
Website
1h 20m
3 times a day
$15.19–$21.52
+34 910 780 990
+34 910 780 990
Call
Other operators
Found: 1
Brittany Ferries
Website
Brittany Ferries
Website
29h
Twice a week
$55.69–$696.18
+353 21 427 7801
+353 21 427 7801
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bus operators
Found: 4
Tabita Tour
Website
Matei Unitrans
Website
Bus Éireann
Website
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Website
Tabita Tour
Website
34h 16m
3 times a week
$82.28–$202.52
+4-0263-21.55.00
+4-0263-21.55.00
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Matei Unitrans
Website
41h 17m
Once a week
$139.24–$164.55
+40 730 250 062
+40 730 250 062
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bus Éireann
Website
1h 8m
Once a week
$11.39–$16.46
+353 1 836 6111
+353 1 836 6111
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J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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50 min
Hourly
$15.19–$21.52
+353 818 333 222
+353 818 333 222
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Bilboa is to fly and bus which costs $54.35 - $206.52 and takes 8h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Bilboa is to fly and bus which takes 8h 33m and costs $54.35 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Bilboa?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Bilboa. However, there are services departing from Méndez Álvaro Estación Sur and arriving at Bilboa via Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nord, George's Quay and Carlow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 18h.

How far is it from Madrid to Bilboa?

The distance between Madrid and Bilboa is 1580 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Bilboa without a car is to train and bus and bus and ferry which takes 3 days 10h and costs $206.52 - $391.30 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Madrid to Bilboa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Bilboa bus from?

Madrid to Bilboa bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, depart from Méndez Álvaro Estación Sur station.

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Bilboa?

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Where does the Madrid to Bilboa bus arrive?

Madrid to Bilboa bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, arrive at Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nord station.

What is the time difference between Madrid and Bilboa?

Bilboa is 1h behind Madrid. It is currently 11:40 in Madrid and 10:40 in Bilboa.

Where can I stay near Bilboa?

There are 146+ hotels available in Bilboa. Prices start at $51.96 per night.
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