What are the departure and arrival points in Madrid and in Bilbao?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Madrid to Bilbao: Most travelers catch their bus from Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83 and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses. Most travelers catch their flight from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.

Which travel companies can get me from Madrid to Bilbao?

The following travel companies offer services from Madrid to Bilbao: Alsa Supra can take you to Bilbao by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Alsa Supra from Madrid to Bilbao for $54 (€47). Travel with Air Europa for flights to Bilbao. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Air Europa Madrid to Bilbao tickets on Omio for $92 (€79).

Is there a way to travel directly from Madrid to Bilbao?

Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Bilbao with the following travel companies: Direct bus with Alsa, BlaBlaCar or Alsa Supra. Take a direct flight with Air Europa or Iberia. Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bilbao as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Madrid and Bilbao.

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The best way to travel from Madrid to Bilbao is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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Travel Information between Madrid and Bilbao

	Distance	200 miles (322 km)
	Available travel modes	Bus or flight
	Ticket price range	$54 - $92
	Cheapest mode	Bus • $54 (€47) • 4 h 15 min
	Fastest mode	Flight • $92 (€79) • 1 h 5 min
	Popular travel companies	Alsa Supra or Air Europa

Travel 200 miles (322 km) by bus or flight between Madrid and Bilbao. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 5 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $54 (€47). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Alsa Supra or Air Europa among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Madrid to Bilbao.

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If you want to travel from Madrid to Bilbao there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 73,71% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Madrid to Bilbao. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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Renfe is a Spanish train company that operates throughout the country including trains to Bilbao from Madrid. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed AVE trains, regional trains, and night trains. The AVE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save money and time, as they allow you to travel overnight and arrive at your destination in the morning. Renfe offers several types of tickets, including single tickets, return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Renfe are Madrid-Barcelona, Madrid-Seville, and Madrid-Valencia. These routes offer travelers the chance to explore some of Spain's most beautiful cities in comfort and style.

Alsa is the main provider of travel travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of travel with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal travel with free WiFi, bathrooms, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium travel provide more luxurious services when traveling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other travel tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.

Cheapest Price: $42

Iberia is Spain’s leading airline, headquartered in Adolfo Suárez-Madrid Barajas in Madrid, offering flights around Europe and across the world. It offers different fares for your next travel from Madrid to Bilbao including: Basic Fare, Classic Fare, Flexible Fare and Business Club.

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Bilbao

FAQs: 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 Madrid to Bilbao.

There are 2 options to travel from Madrid to Bilbao including taking a bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel to Bilbao from Madrid is a bus with an average price of $54 (€47).

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Bilbao:

A bus is $37 (€32) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Bilbao costing on average $92 (€79).

The quickest way to travel to Bilbao from Madrid is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 5 min compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes 4 h 15 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 200 miles (322 km) between Madrid and Bilbao.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Madrid to Bilbao:

Most travelers catch their bus from Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83 and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
Most travelers catch their flight from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.

The following travel companies offer services from Madrid to Bilbao:

Alsa Supra can take you to Bilbao by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Alsa Supra from Madrid to Bilbao for $54 (€47).
Travel with Air Europa for flights to Bilbao. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Air Europa Madrid to Bilbao tickets on Omio for $92 (€79).

Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Bilbao with the following travel companies:

Direct bus with Alsa, BlaBlaCar or Alsa Supra.
Take a direct flight with Air Europa or Iberia.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bilbao as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Madrid and Bilbao.

Your trip from Madrid to Bilbao doesn't have to end in Bilbao. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Barcelona, Donostia-San Sebastian or Pamplona. If you’d like to add Barcelona, Donostia-San Sebastian or Pamplona to your Madrid to Bilbao tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Bilbao today!

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