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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Madrid Airport to Bilbao

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Transport providers

Other operators

Jayride

Phone:
+61 2 8520 3150
Website:
jayride.com/
Other from Madrid Airport to Bilbao
Estimated price:
$766.43

Train operators

Renfe Cercanias

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/es/cercanias
Train from Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Cercanías to Recoletos
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.96–$2.61

Metro de Madrid

Phone:
+34 900 444 404
Website:
metromadrid.es/es
Train from Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Metro to Nuevos
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.74–$2.50
Train from Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Metro to Mar
Ave. Duration:
13 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.63–$2.28
Train from Mar De Cristal to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.63–$2.28

Bus operators

Empresa Municipal de Transportes

Phone:
+34 900 878 331
Website:
emtmadrid.es/Home?lang=es-ES
Bus from Aeropuerto T2 - Llegadas to Cibeles
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.55–$5.16

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Bilbao is to train which costs $1.96 - $2.61 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Bilbao is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $26.09 - $32.61 .

Is there a direct train between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Bilbao?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Cercanías and arriving at Recoletos. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

How far is it from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Bilbao?

The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Bilbao is 16 km. The road distance is 16.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Bilbao without a car is to train which takes 24 min and costs $1.96 - $2.61 .

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

The train from Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Cercanías to Recoletos takes 24 min including transfers and departs once daily.

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

Madrid Airport (MAD) to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Cercanías station.

Train or bus from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Bilbao is to train which takes 24 min and costs $1.96 - $2.61 . Alternatively, you can line 203 bus, which costs $2.93 - $7.61 and takes 47 min.

Where does the Madrid Airport (MAD) to Bilbao train arrive?

Madrid Airport (MAD) to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Recoletos station.

Can I drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) to Bilbao is 16 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Bilbao.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

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