4.9
4.6
Travel Information
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 bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 7m. 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 bus costs an average of $12, while a flight costs an average of $262.
Distance: 201 miles (325 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$12 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $262 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Ávila to Bilbao:
A bus is $0.42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ávila to Bilbao costing on average $12.
A bus is $250 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ávila to Bilbao costing on average $262.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 51m.
Bus takes on average 6h 31m.
Tickets start at around $12 compared to roughly $82 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $70. The journey takes 6h 1m versus 4h 12m 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 Ávila to Bilbao
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.
18063+042672:06 PM8h56Ávila station11:02 PMBilbao-Abando$511One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 18063+042672:06 PM8h56Ávila station11:02 PMBilbao-Abando$511One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- UX715710:55 AM1h00Madrid Barajas Airport11:55 AMBilbao Airport$2191One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 18061+0426710:38 AM12h24Ávila station11:02 PMBilbao-Abando$511One-way1 transfer
- 18061+
0028010:38 AM7h44Ávila station6:22 PMBilbao-Abando$551One-way1 transfer 
17221+042673:35 PM7h27Ávila station11:02 PMBilbao-Abando$751One-way1 transfer
- UX71616:30 AM1h05Madrid Barajas Airport7:35 AMBilbao Airport$521One-way0 transfers
IB4297:25 AM1h05Madrid Barajas Airport8:30 AMBilbao Airport$921One-way0 transfers
50147:25 AM1h05Madrid Barajas Airport8:30 AMBilbao Airport$1161One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 20
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sep 23
Sep 24
Sep 25
Sep 26
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Ávila to Bilbao
Travel to Bilbao easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ávila to Bilbao.
This is compared to other travel options from Ávila to Bilbao:
A bus is $0.42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ávila to Bilbao costing on average $12.
A bus is $250 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ávila to Bilbao costing on average $262.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 51m.
Bus takes on average 6h 31m.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 6 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Ávila station and arrive in Bilbao-Abando.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Ávila, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Vueling, Royal Air Maroc, Air Europa, Iberia to go to Bilbao by flight.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Bilbao by bus.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA to go to Bilbao by train.
- 7 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia.
Travelling from Ávila to Bilbao: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
