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How to Travel from

Madrid to Bilbao

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Navigate from Madrid to Bilbao

Continue onto Calle de Barcelona
88 m
Turn sharp left onto Calle de la Cruz
259 m
Turn right onto Carrera de San Jerónimo
1 km 543 m
Keep left onto Plaza Venezuela / Venezuela plaza
27 m
Turn left onto Plaza Venezuela / Venezuela plaza
48 m
Arrive at destination

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Europa

Website:
aireuropa.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$215.18

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$278.47

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abando
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62

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:
$1.65–$2.28

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$55.69

Alava Bus

Phone:
+34 945 18 20 60
Website:
alavabus.eus/es/inicio
Bus from Haro to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.33–$13.92

Jimenez Movilidad

Phone:
+34 900 202 777
Website:
jimenezmovilidad.es/
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Haro
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.72–$34.18

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:
$1.81–$6.01

Other operators

BlaBlaCar.es

Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Madrid to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.44

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Bilbao (Madrid Metro)?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Bilbao (Madrid Metro) is to line 1 subway which costs $1.41 - $1.96 and takes 4 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Bilbao (Madrid Metro)?

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Bilbao (Madrid Metro) is to line 1 subway which takes 4 min and costs $1.41 - $1.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Bilbao (Madrid Metro)?

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 (Madrid Metro)?

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 (Madrid Metro)?

The distance between Madrid and Bilbao (Madrid Metro) is 1 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Bilbao (Madrid Metro) without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 4 min and costs $1.41 - $1.96 .

How long does it take to get from Madrid to Bilbao (Madrid Metro)?

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 (Madrid Metro) bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Madrid to Bilbao (Madrid Metro) train from?

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

Where does the Madrid to Bilbao (Madrid Metro) bus arrive?

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

Where does the Madrid to Bilbao (Madrid Metro) train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Bilbao (Madrid Metro)?

There are 6303+ hotels available in Bilbao (Madrid Metro). Prices start at $40.23 per night.
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