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Compare bus and flight for Madrid Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $38.
Distance: 198 miles (320 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$99 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport costing on average $99 (€79).
Other travel options to Bilbao Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 23m.
Train takes on average 5h 36m.
Live departures
Madrid Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
08069+ 00631+ 00438 | Delayed 6:36 AM Madrid Chamartín | 9h17 | 1:53 PM 1:53 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
08069+ 04687+ 00438 | Delayed 6:36 AM Madrid Chamartín | 9h17 | 1:53 PM 1:53 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
08069+ 04187 · 00438 | Delayed 6:36 AM Madrid Chamartín | 9h17 | 1:53 PM 1:53 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
04073+ 04687+ 00438 | Delayed 6:48 AM Madrid Chamartín | 9h05 | 1:53 PM 1:53 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
04073+ 00631+ 00438 | Delayed 6:48 AM Madrid Chamartín | 9h05 | 1:53 PM 1:53 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
04073 · 04187 · 00438 | Delayed 6:48 AM Madrid Chamartín | 9h05 | 1:53 PM 1:53 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
04261 · 04187 · 00438 | Delayed 7:04 AM Madrid Chamartín | 8h49 | 1:53 PM 1:53 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
04261+ 00631+ 00438 | Delayed 7:04 AM Madrid Chamartín | 8h49 | 1:53 PM 1:53 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
04261+ 04687+ 00438 | Delayed 7:04 AM Madrid Chamartín | 8h49 | 1:53 PM 1:53 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
04187 · 00438 | Delayed 7:20 AM Madrid Chamartín | 8h33 | 1:53 PM 1:53 PMBilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
04087 · 00438 | Delayed 7:20 AM Madrid Chamartín | 8h33 | 1:53 PM 1:53 PMBilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
04187+ 00280 | On time 7:20 AM Madrid Chamartín | 11h02 | 6:22 PM Bilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 18061+ 04267 | Delayed 7:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 14h43 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ 18061+ 00280 | On time 7:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 10h37 | 6:22 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
08079+ 04687+ 00438 | Delayed 7:51 AM Madrid Chamartín | 8h02 | 1:53 PM 1:53 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ 18061+ 00280 | On time 8:00 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 10h22 | 6:22 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ 18061+ 04267 | Delayed 8:00 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 14h28 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ 18063+ 04267 | Delayed 8:00 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 14h28 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
04687+ 00438 | Delayed 8:40 AM Madrid Chamartín | 7h13 | 1:53 PM 1:53 PMBilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
04687+ 18061+ 00280 | On time 8:40 AM Madrid Chamartín | 9h42 | 6:22 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
04687 · 00280 | On time 8:40 AM Madrid Chamartín | 9h42 | 6:22 PM Bilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
04091+ 18061+ 00280 | On time 9:15 AM Madrid Chamartín | 9h07 | 6:22 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ 37267+ 04267 | Delayed 9:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 13h13 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
05763+ 18061+ 00280 | On time 9:25 AM Madrid Chamartín | 8h57 | 6:22 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
05071+ 18061+ 00280 | Delayed 7:56 AM 9:56 AMMadrid Chamartín | 8h26 | 6:22 PM Bilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
05071+ 37267+ 04267 | Delayed 7:56 AM 9:56 AMMadrid Chamartín | 12h32 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
05071+ 18061+ 04267 | Delayed 7:56 AM 9:56 AMMadrid Chamartín | 12h32 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ 18063+ 04267 | Delayed 10:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 12h28 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ 04257+ 04267 | Delayed 10:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 12h28 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ 37267+ 04267 | Delayed 10:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 12h28 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ 37267+ 04267 | Delayed 10:15 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 12h13 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ 04257+ 04267 | Delayed 10:15 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 12h13 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ 18063+ 04267 | Delayed 10:15 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 12h13 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
04121+ 18063+ 04267 | Delayed 11:23 AM Madrid Chamartín | 11h05 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
04121+ 04257+ 04267 | Delayed 11:23 AM Madrid Chamartín | 11h05 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
04121+ 37267+ 04267 | Delayed 11:23 AM Madrid Chamartín | 11h05 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
Supra Economy+ 04257+ 04267 | Delayed 12:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 10h28 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
Supra Economy+ 37267+ 04267 | Delayed 12:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 10h28 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
Supra Economy+ 04167 · 04267 | Delayed 12:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 10h28 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ 04267 · 04267 | Delayed 1:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 9h28 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ 04167 · 04267 | Delayed 1:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 9h28 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ 37267+ 04267 | Delayed 1:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 9h28 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ 04167 · 04267 | Delayed 1:15 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 9h13 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ 04267 · 04267 | Delayed 1:15 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 9h13 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ 37267+ 04267 | Delayed 1:15 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 9h13 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ 04167 · 04267 | Delayed 1:30 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 8h58 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ 04267 · 04267 | Delayed 1:30 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 8h58 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ 37267+ 04267 | Delayed 1:30 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 8h58 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ 37267+ 04267 | Delayed 2:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h13 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
05817+ 37267+ 04267 | Delayed 2:23 PM Madrid Chamartín | 8h05 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
05817+ 04257+ 04267 | Delayed 2:23 PM Madrid Chamartín | 8h05 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
04257+ 04267 | Delayed 2:46 PM Madrid Chamartín | 7h42 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
05721+ 37267+ 04267 | Delayed 2:59 PM Madrid Chamartín | 7h29 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
05721+ 04267 · 04267 | Delayed 2:59 PM Madrid Chamartín | 7h29 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
08169+ 04167 · 04267 | Delayed 4:15 PM Madrid Chamartín | 6h13 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
08169+ 37267+ 04267 | Delayed 4:15 PM Madrid Chamartín | 6h13 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
08169+ 04267 · 04267 | Delayed 4:15 PM Madrid Chamartín | 6h13 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
04161+ 37267+ 04267 | Delayed 4:37 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h51 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
04161+ 04167 · 04267 | Delayed 4:37 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h51 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
04161+ 04267 · 04267 | Delayed 4:37 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h51 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
08179+ 37267+ 04267 | Delayed 5:00 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h28 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
08179+ 04167 · 04267 | Delayed 5:00 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h28 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
08179+ 04267 · 04267 | Delayed 5:00 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h28 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 2 transfers | |
04267 · 04267 | Delayed 5:37 PM Madrid Chamartín | 4h51 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
04167 · 04267 | Delayed 5:37 PM Madrid Chamartín | 4h51 | 8:28 PM 8:28 PMBilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Madrid Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
Take a train from Madrid Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport and enjoy the approximately 198 miles (320 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
Distance 198 miles (320 km) |
Average train duration 5h 36m |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe INTERCITY from Madrid Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport trainsRenfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe INTERCITY trains will get you between Madrid Barajas Airport and Bilbao Airport from $37 (€29). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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