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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Madrid Atocha Station to Bilbao

Cheapest
3 h 53 min
Car
396 km.
from $21
Fastest
1 h 3 min
Plane

Transport providers

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Recoletos
Ave. Duration:
2 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.77–$2.53

Renfe Cercanias

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/es/cercanias
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Recoletos
Ave. Duration:
3 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.65–$2.15

Metro de Madrid

Phone:
+34 900 444 404
Website:
metromadrid.es/es
Train from Estación de Atocha Metro to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
10 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.65–$2.40

Bus operators

Empresa Municipal de Transportes

Phone:
+34 900 878 331
Website:
emtmadrid.es/Home?lang=es-ES
Bus from Basílica De Atocha to Sagasta
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.81–$6.01

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Bilbao is to line 1 subway which costs $1.41 - $2.07 and takes 15 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Bilbao is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $8.15 - $10.33 .

Is there a direct bus between Madrid Atocha Station and Bilbao?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basílica De Atocha and arriving at Sagasta. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Madrid Atocha Station and Bilbao?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Recoletos. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

How far is it from Madrid Atocha Station to Bilbao?

The distance between Madrid Atocha Station and Bilbao is 2 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Bilbao without a car is to train which takes 8 min and costs $1.41 - $2.17 .

How long does it take to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Bilbao?

The train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Recoletos takes 3 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Madrid Atocha Station to Bilbao bus from?

Madrid Atocha Station to Bilbao bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, depart from Basílica De Atocha station.

Where do I catch the Madrid Atocha Station to Bilbao train from?

Madrid Atocha Station to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Train or bus from Madrid Atocha Station to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Bilbao is to train which takes 8 min and costs $1.41 - $2.17 . Alternatively, you can line 37 bus, which costs $1.52 - $5.22 and takes 30 min.

Where does the Madrid Atocha Station to Bilbao bus arrive?

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

Where does the Madrid Atocha Station to Bilbao train arrive?

Madrid Atocha Station to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Recoletos station.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

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