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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $89 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 58m. 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 bus costs an average of $89, while a train costs an average of $100.
Distance: 362 miles (584 km)
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$89 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price | $100 Average price | $197 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 52m Average total duration 9h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 53m Average total duration 9h 23m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Bilbao:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Bilbao costing on average $97 (€78).
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Bilbao costing on average $100 (€81).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 52m.
Train takes on average 9h 53m.
Tickets start at around $89 (€72) compared to roughly $197 (€159) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $108 (€87). The journey takes 9h 22m 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 PM11h35Alicante, Estación de Autobuses7:45 AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$691One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- BILMAN8:10 PM11h35Alicante, Estación de Autobuses7:45 AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$691One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 87557:50 PM1h20Alicante Elche Airport9:10 PMVitoria Airport$891One-way0 transfers
Other options
05143+042672:35 PM8h27Alicante-Terminal11:02 PMBilbao-Abando$921One-way1 transfer- 05113+0426712:45 PM10h17Alicante-Terminal11:02 PMBilbao-Abando$1031One-way1 transfer
05817+0426711:36 AM11h26Alicante-Terminal11:02 PMBilbao-Abando$1161One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 PM39h25Alicante, Estación de Autobuses10:15 AMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea$2141One-way2 transfers
UX4050 · UX71618:45 PM10h50Alicante Elche Airport7:35 AMBilbao Airport$931One-way1 transfer- VY14532:40 PM1h25Alicante Elche Airport4:05 PMBilbao Airport$1131One-way0 transfers
- UX4027 · UX75065:10 PM19h40Alicante Elche Airport12:50 PMBilbao Airport$1291One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Bilbao:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Bilbao costing on average $97 (€78).
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Bilbao costing on average $100 (€81).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 52m.
Train takes on average 9h 53m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, Volotea, Air Europa, Iberia, CitizenPlane, Air Nostrum to go to Bilbao by flight.
- Travel with Bilman Bus, TRANSPORTES DE VIAJEROS ZARAGOZA TERUEL S.L, Jimenez, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Alsa Supra to go to Bilbao by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Bilbao by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Vueling, Volotea, CitizenPlane.
- 2 direct buses per day with Bilman Bus, BlaBlaCar.
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