How to Travel from
Madrid to Bilbo/Bilbao
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Madrid, Spain → Bilbo/Bilbao, Spain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Madrid to Bilbo/bilbao
Composite routes from Madrid to Bilbo/bilbao
Cheapest
4 h 29 min
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449 km.
from $24
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Continue onto Calle del Pozo
Calle del Pozo, 73 м
73 м
Turn left onto Calle de la Cruz
Calle de la Cruz, 56 м
56 м
Turn right onto Carrera de San Jerónimo
Carrera de San Jerónimo, 1 km 542 м
1 km 542 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo
Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo, 49 м
49 м
Keep left onto Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo and drive toward Plaza de las Cortes, Museo Thyssen
Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo, Plaza de las Cortes, Museo Thyssen, 46 м
46 м
Turn slight left onto Paseo del Prado
Paseo del Prado, 478 м
478 м
Continue onto Paseo de Recoletos
Paseo de Recoletos, 2 km 781 м
2 km 781 м
Keep right onto Glorieta de Emilio Castelar
Glorieta de Emilio Castelar, 48 м
48 м
Turn left onto Paseo de la Castellana
Paseo de la Castellana, 115 м
115 м
Turn right onto Calle de López de Hoyos
Calle de López de Hoyos, 17 м
17 м
Keep left onto Calle del Pinar
Calle del Pinar, 180 м
180 м
Turn right onto Calle de María de Molina
Calle de María de Molina, 214 м
214 м
Keep left onto Calle de López de Hoyos
Calle de López de Hoyos, 1 km 566 м
1 km 566 м
Turn right onto Calle de López de Hoyos and drive toward Alfonso XIII
Calle de López de Hoyos, Alfonso XIII, 165 м
165 м
Turn left onto Calle del Príncipe de Vergara
Calle del Príncipe de Vergara, 3 km 166 м
3 km 166 м
Keep right onto Avenida de Pío XII
Avenida de Pío XII, 1 km 549 м
1 km 549 м
Keep left onto M-30
228 km 912 м
228 km 912 м
Keep left onto Autovía del Norte and drive toward Vitoria, Logroño, Santander
Autovía del Norte, Vitoria, Logroño, Santander, 105 km 306 м
105 km 306 м
Keep left onto A-1 and drive toward Foronda, Bilbao, Donostia/San Sebastián
Foronda, Bilbao, Donostia/San Sebastián, 9 km 956 м
9 km 956 м
Keep right and take N-622, AP-68, AP-1 toward Vitoria-Gasteiz, aireportua, Bilbao, Donostia-San Sebastián
Vitoria-Gasteiz, aireportua, Bilbao, Donostia-San Sebastián, N-622, AP-68, AP-1, 260 м
260 м
Keep left and drive toward aeroportua, Bilbao, Donostia, San Sebastián
aeroportua, Bilbao, Donostia, San Sebastián, 259 м
259 м
Keep right and take AP-68, AP-1 toward aeroportua, Bilbao, Donostia, San Sebastián
aeroportua, Bilbao, Donostia, San Sebastián, AP-68, AP-1, 2 km 592 м
2 km 592 м
Keep right and take N-624, AP-1 toward Foronda, Etxabarri-Ibiña, Donostia/San Sebastián
Foronda, Etxabarri-Ibiña, Donostia/San Sebastián, N-624, AP-1, 1 km 188 м
1 km 188 м
Keep right and take A-3604, AP-1 toward Etxabarri-Ibiña, Donostia/San Sebastián
Etxabarri-Ibiña, Donostia/San Sebastián, A-3604, AP-1, 1 km 150 м
1 km 150 м
Keep left
44 km 545 м
44 km 545 м
Keep left onto Iparraldeko autobidea and take AP-1, AP-8 toward Elgoibar, Donostia/San Sebastián
Iparraldeko autobidea, Elgoibar, Donostia/San Sebastián, AP-1, AP-8, 43 km 662 м
43 km 662 м
Keep left onto Donostiako Saihesbidea and take GI-20, GI-11, A-15 toward Donostia, San Sebastián, Lasarte-Oria, Iruña, Pamplona
Donostiako Saihesbidea, Donostia, San Sebastián, Lasarte-Oria, Iruña, Pamplona, GI-20, GI-11, A-15, 6 km 636 м
6 km 636 м
Keep left and drive toward Donostia, S. Sebastián, Amara
Donostia, S. Sebastián, Amara, 1 km 142 м
1 km 142 м
Keep right
180 м
180 м
Turn left
1 km 75 м
1 km 75 м
Turn left onto Valentin Olano kalea
Valentin Olano kalea, 63 м
63 м
Turn left onto Prim kalea
Prim kalea, 26 м
26 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Bilbo/Bilbao?
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Bilbo/Bilbao is to rideshare which costs $26.52 and takes 5h 36m.
What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Bilbo/Bilbao?
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Bilbo/Bilbao is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $50 - $184.78 .
Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Bilbo/Bilbao?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.
Is there a direct train between Madrid and Bilbo/Bilbao?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at San Sebastian/Donostia. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.
How far is it from Madrid to Bilbo/Bilbao?
The distance between Madrid and Bilbo/Bilbao is 549 km. The road distance is 450.1 km.
How do I travel from Madrid to Bilbo/Bilbao without a car?
The best way to get from Madrid to Bilbo/Bilbao without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $45.65 - $65.22 .
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Bilbo/Bilbao?
The train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/Donostia takes 5h 10m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Where do I catch the Madrid to Bilbo/Bilbao bus from?
Madrid to Bilbo/Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Where do I catch the Madrid to Bilbo/Bilbao train from?
Madrid to Bilbo/Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Bilbo/Bilbao?
The best way to get from Madrid to Bilbo/Bilbao is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $45.65 - $65.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $38.04 - $59.78 and takes 5h 33m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $184.78 and takes 3h 15m.
Where does the Madrid to Bilbo/Bilbao bus arrive?
Madrid to Bilbo/Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
Where does the Madrid to Bilbo/Bilbao train arrive?
Madrid to Bilbo/Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia station.
Can I drive from Madrid to Bilbo/Bilbao?
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Bilbo/Bilbao is 450 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Madrid to Bilbo/Bilbao.
How do I get a train ticket from Madrid to Bilbo/Bilbao?
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How do I get a bus ticket from Madrid to Bilbo/Bilbao?
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Where can I stay near Bilbo/Bilbao?
There are 1685+ hotels available in Bilbo/Bilbao. Prices start at $57.47 per night.
Can I share a ride from Madrid to Bilbo/Bilbao?
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid and Bilbo/Bilbao. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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