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Compare train and bus for Bilbao to Valladolid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Valladolid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, while a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 144 miles (232 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$39 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Bilbao to Valladolid:
A bus is $7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Valladolid costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Valladolid take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 33m.
Tickets start at around $39 compared to roughly $57 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18. The journey takes 3h 31m versus 2h 56m 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 Bilbao to Valladolid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bilbao to Valladolid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal4:15 PM3h15Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses7:30 PMValladolid, Estación de Autobuses$331One-way0 transfers
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Normal4:15 PM3h15Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses7:30 PMValladolid, Estación de Autobuses$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Normal4:15 PM3h15Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses7:30 PMValladolid, Estación de Autobuses$331One-way0 transfers
Other options
041866:53 AM3h27Bilbao-Abando10:20 AMValladolid-Campo Grande$481One-way0 transfers
Normal8:15 AM4h15Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses12:30 PMValladolid, Estación de Autobuses$331One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Valladolid:
A bus is $7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Valladolid costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Valladolid take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 33m.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bilbao and Valladolid as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bilbao-Abando and arrive in Valladolid-Campo Grande.
- Buses mostly depart from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Valladolid, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Valladolid by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Valladolid by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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