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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Alicante to Bilbao
Cheapest price
$130
Average price
$149
Fastest journey
7 h 53 m
Average duration
10 h 40 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
584 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Alicante to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alicante to Bilbao will cost around $149 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $130.
It's difficult to get from Alicante to Bilbao without transferring at least once.
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Alicante to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €71. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €71, and a flight costs an average of €44.
Distance: 362 miles (584 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€77 Average price Cheapest | €91 Average price | €115 Average price |
7h 46m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 18m Average total duration 11h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Alicante to Bilbao train times
The table below shows live departures for Alicante to Bilbao trains for today, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05113+04267 | On time 11:45 AM Alicante-Terminal | 9h43 | 9:28 PM Bilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
| 05143+04267 | On time 1:35 PM Alicante-Terminal | 7h53 | 9:28 PM Bilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, December 23 | |||||
| 05273+04267 | On time 6:24 AM Alicante-Terminal | 15h04 | 9:28 PM Bilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
| 05083+04267 | On time 7:35 AM Alicante-Terminal | 13h53 | 9:28 PM Bilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
| 05093+04267 | On time 8:40 AM Alicante-Terminal | 12h48 | 9:28 PM Bilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
| 04143 · 04267 | On time 9:26 AM Alicante-Terminal | 12h02 | 9:28 PM Bilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
| 05817+04267 | On time 10:36 AM Alicante-Terminal | 10h52 | 9:28 PM Bilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Alicante to Bilbao
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Trains from Alicante to Bilbao run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $89 (€71) but you can travel from only $55 (€44) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 01:45, the last at 14:35. The fastest train covers the 362 miles (584 km) distance in 7h 46m.
Distance 362 miles (584 km) |
Average train duration 7h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $89 (€71) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 7h 46m |
First train 01:45 |
Last train 14:35 |
Train companies: Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe Viajeros from Alicante to Bilbao trainsRenfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe Viajeros trains will get you between Alicante and Bilbao from $55 (€44). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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