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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Madrid to Bilbao

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Transport providers

Train operators

Metro de Madrid

Phone:
+34 900 444 404
Website:
metromadrid.es/es
Train from Estación de Sol Metro to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.41–$2.07

Bus operators

Empresa Municipal de Transportes

Phone:
+34 900 878 331
Website:
emtmadrid.es/Home?lang=es-ES
Bus from Callao to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
7 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.60–$5.30

Questions and Answers

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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Bilbao?

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

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Bilbao?

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

How far is it from Madrid to Bilbao?

The distance between Madrid and Bilbao is 1 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Bilbao 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 Madrid to Bilbao?

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

Where do I catch the Madrid to Bilbao bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Madrid to Bilbao train from?

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

Where does the Madrid to Bilbao bus arrive?

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

Where does the Madrid to Bilbao train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 6255+ hotels available in Bilbao. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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