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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bilbao to Ávila
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Ávila among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. 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 $48, while a flight costs an average of $95.
Distance: 201 miles (325 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$48 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price | $95 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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 Bilbao to Ávila:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Ávila costing on average $14.
A bus is $276 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Ávila costing on average $288.
Other travel options to Ávila take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 33m.
Bus takes on average 6h 31m.
Tickets start at around $14 compared to roughly $82 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $68. The journey takes 5h 3m versus 4h 17m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Bilbao to Ávila
How to get from Bilbao to Ávila by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bilbao to Ávila is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal · Normal+
180127:00 AM10h14Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses5:14 PMÁvila station$491One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal · Normal+180127:00 AM10h14Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses5:14 PMÁvila station$491One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- UX71609:05 PM1h00Bilbao Airport10:05 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$3861One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 04186+
172186:53 AM7h36Bilbao-Abando2:29 PMÁvila station$731One-way1 transfer - 04186+180046:53 AM8h52Bilbao-Abando3:45 PMÁvila station$751One-way1 transfer
- 04186+180126:53 AM10h21Bilbao-Abando5:14 PMÁvila station$751One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal+180067:00 AM11h52Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses6:52 PMÁvila station$491One-way2 transfers
- Normal · Normal+180147:00 AM12h59Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses7:59 PMÁvila station$491One-way2 transfers
- Normal+180128:15 AM8h59Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses5:14 PMÁvila station$511One-way1 transfer
- UX71568:20 AM1h10Bilbao Airport9:30 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$1831One-way0 transfers
IB4309:15 AM1h10Bilbao Airport10:25 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$4001One-way0 transfers- IB11001:30 PM1h10Bilbao Airport2:40 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$4131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Ávila:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Ávila costing on average $14.
A bus is $276 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Ávila costing on average $288.
Other travel options to Ávila take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 33m.
Bus takes on average 6h 31m.
- Around 28 buses per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bilbao and Ávila as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bilbao Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bilbao-Abando and arrive in Ávila station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Ávila, Estación De Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA to go to Ávila by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Ávila by bus.
- Travel with Royal Air Maroc, Air Europa, Iberia to go to Ávila by flight.
- 7 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia.
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