You can get from Madrid to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.
To get from Madrid to Bilbao on Feb 10 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 200 miles (322 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, ferry, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $7 - $51 | |
Cheapest mode | Train • $7 (€6) • 4 h 28 min | |
Fastest mode | Bus • $51 (€44) • 4 h 15 min | |
Popular travel companies | Alsa Supra |
Take a bus, ferry, flight or train to travel 200 miles (322 km) between Madrid and Bilbao. If speed is a priority, then a bus is the best option with an average duration of 4 h 15 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $7 (€6). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Alsa Supra among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Madrid to Bilbao.
There are 4 ways to travel from Madrid to Bilbao including taking a bus, ferry, flight or train.
The cheapest way to go to Bilbao from Madrid is by taking a train, which costs on average $7 (€6).
This is compared to other ways of getting to Bilbao:
A train is $44 (€38) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Bilbao costing on average $51 (€44).
A train is $42 (€37) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Bilbao costing on average $49 (€43).
The fastest way to get to Bilbao from Madrid is by bus with an average travel time of 4 h 15 min.
Other travel options to Bilbao can usually take longer:
In comparison, going by flight can take 15 h 20 min on average.
In comparison, going by train can take 4 h 28 min on average.
The Madrid to Bilbao distance is around 200 miles (322 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Bilbao is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Bilbao from Madrid as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Bilbao:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Madrid to Bilbao with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Bilbao tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
Before traveling from Madrid to Bilbao, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking Madrid to Bilbao tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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