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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 an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $33, while a flight costs an average of $317.
Distance: 362 miles (584 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$89 Average price | $317 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $190 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 32m Average total duration 17h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Alicante to Bilbao
Compare the available ways to get from Alicante to Bilbao, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Bilbao:
A train is $56 (€47) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alicante to Bilbao costing on average $89 (€74).
A train is $284 (€238) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Bilbao costing on average $317 (€266).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 0m.
Bus takes on average 17h 32m.
Tickets start at around $89 (€74) compared to roughly $190 (€160) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $102 (€86). The journey takes 17h 2m versus 7h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Alicante to Bilbao
How to get from Alicante to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Alicante to Bilbao is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- BILMAN8:10 PM11h05Alicante, Estación de Autobuses7:15 AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$671One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- BILMAN8:10 PM11h05Alicante, Estación de Autobuses7:15 AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$671One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 87559:20 PM1h20Alicante Elche Airport10:40 PMVitoria Airport$1071One-way0 transfers
Other options
05083+042678:35 AM14h27Alicante-Terminal11:02 PMBilbao-Abando$1571One-way1 transfer- 05113+0426712:45 PM10h17Alicante-Terminal11:02 PMBilbao-Abando$1621One-way1 transfer
- 05093+042679:40 AM13h22Alicante-Terminal11:02 PMBilbao-Abando$1621One-way1 transfer
- BILMAN8:15 AM11h15Alicante, Estación de Autobuses7:30 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$671One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 PM32h05Alicante, Estación de Autobuses2:55 AMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea$2411One-way1 transfer
- VY14539:00 PM1h25Alicante Elche Airport10:25 PMBilbao Airport$841One-way0 transfers
- VY14517:25 AM1h30Alicante Elche Airport8:55 AMBilbao Airport$841One-way0 transfers
UX4050 · UX71618:45 PM10h50Alicante Elche Airport7:35 AMBilbao Airport$941One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Bilbao:
A train is $56 (€47) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alicante to Bilbao costing on average $89 (€74).
A train is $284 (€238) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Bilbao costing on average $317 (€266).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 0m.
Bus takes on average 17h 32m.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and Bilbao as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Alicante-Terminal and arrive in Bilbao-Abando.
- Buses mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, Volotea, Air Europa, CitizenPlane, Iberia, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa, Royal Air Maroc, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA, Edelweiss Air to go to Bilbao by flight.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe to go to Bilbao by train.
- Travel with Bilman Bus, TRANSPORTES DE VIAJEROS ZARAGOZA TERUEL S.L, FlixBus, Alsa to go to Bilbao by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Vueling, Ryanair, Volotea, CitizenPlane.
- 2 direct buses per day with Bilman Bus.
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