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Compare flight for Ávila to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ávila to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €10 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, while a flight costs an average of €225.
Distance: 201 miles (325 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€10 Average price Cheapest | €10 Average price | €225 Average price | €67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Ávila to Bilbao
Compare the available ways to get from Ávila to Bilbao, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ávila to Bilbao:
A train is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ávila to Bilbao costing on average €10.
A train is €216 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ávila to Bilbao costing on average €225.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 54m.
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
Tickets start at around €10 compared to roughly €67 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €58. The journey takes 5h 24m versus 4h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Ávila to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ávila to Bilbao is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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04687 · 002806:45 AM 11h37 Ávila station 6:22 PM Bilbao-Abando €29 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- 17201+04687 · 00280
6:45 AM 11h37 Ávila station 6:22 PM Bilbao-Abando €29 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
- UX7157
10:50 AM 1h00 Madrid Barajas Airport 11:50 AM Bilbao Airport €180 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 17201+04687+00438
6:45 AM 9h08 Ávila station 3:53 PM Bilbao-Abando €31 1 One-way 2 transfers - 17221+04267 · 04267
3:35 PM 7h27 Ávila station 11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando €37 1 One-way 2 transfers - 17201+00631+00438
6:45 AM 9h08 Ávila station 3:53 PM Bilbao-Abando €39 1 One-way 2 transfers
Normal+Normal3:15 PM 8h30 Ávila, Estación De Autobuses 11:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses €44 1 One-way 1 transfer- Normal+Normal
3:15 PM 8h30 Ávila, Estación De Autobuses 11:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses €44 1 One-way 1 transfer - Normal+Normal
3:15 PM 7h00 Ávila, Estación De Autobuses 10:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses €49 1 One-way 1 transfer
- UX7161
6:40 AM 1h05 Madrid Barajas Airport 7:45 AM Bilbao Airport €69 1 One-way 0 transfers 
IB4297:25 AM 1h05 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:30 AM Bilbao Airport €94 1 One-way 0 transfers- IB441
10:10 PM 1h05 Madrid Barajas Airport 11:15 PM Bilbao Airport €99 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ávila to Bilbao:
A train is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ávila to Bilbao costing on average €10.
A train is €216 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ávila to Bilbao costing on average €225.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 54m.
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ávila and Bilbao as scheduled services by flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Ávila station and arrive in Bilbao-Abando.
- Buses mostly depart from Ávila, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Bilbao by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe to go to Bilbao by train.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Royal Air Maroc, CitizenPlane, Vueling to go to Bilbao by flight.
- 7 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, CitizenPlane.
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