How to travel from Málaga to Bilbao

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Málaga to Bilbao

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $72. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, and a flight costs an average of $33.

Distance: 459 miles (739 km)

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$74

Average price

Cheapest

$180

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$118

Average price

13h 28m

Average total duration

12h 58m

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30m

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5h 11m

Average total duration

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2h 11m

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3h 0m

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10h 54m

Average total duration

10h 24m

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30m

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0.7 - 1.8kg

CO2 emissions

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2.2 - 4.4kg

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Secorbus

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Renfe ALVIA

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from Málaga to Bilbao

How to get from Málaga to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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

SecorbusBASE
08:15PM13h15
Málaga, Paseo de los Tilos (Estación de Autobuses)
09:30AMBilbao
$741One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

SecorbusBASE
08:15PM13h15
Málaga, Paseo de los Tilos (Estación de Autobuses)
09:30AMBilbao
$741One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

RyanairFR 2593
07:35AM1h40
Malaga Airport
09:15AMSantander Airport
$821One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Vueling AirlinesVY2114 · VY1426
09:35AM4h55
Malaga Airport
02:30PMBilbao Airport
$2411One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY2122 · VY1430
01:15PM4h00
Malaga Airport
05:15PMBilbao Airport
$2411One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY2114 · VY1430
09:35AM7h40
Malaga Airport
05:15PMBilbao Airport
$2411One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Málaga 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 Málaga to Bilbao.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Málaga and Bilbao including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Málaga to Bilbao is a flight with an average price of $33 (€27).

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

A flight is $39 (€32) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Bilbao costing on average $72 (€59).

A flight is $76 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Bilbao costing on average $108 (€88).

The fastest way to travel from Málaga to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 48m.

Bus takes on average 13h 15m.

The distance from Málaga to Bilbao is approximately 459 miles (739 km).
The average frequency per day from Málaga to Bilbao is:
  • Around 30 flights per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Málaga and Bilbao as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Málaga to Bilbao:
  • Flights mostly depart from Malaga Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Málaga, Paseo de los Tilos (Estación de Autobuses) and arrive in Bilbao.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Málaga to Bilbao, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Bilbao by train.
  • Travel with Vueling Airlines, Volotea, Air Europa, Iberia Express, Iberia, PGA-Portugalia Airlines to go to Bilbao by flight.
  • Travel with Secorbus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Socibus to go to Bilbao by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Málaga to Bilbao with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Vueling Airlines, Volotea, Iberia.
  • 1 direct buses per day with Secorbus, BlaBlaCar, Socibus.
Omio customers who travel from Málaga to Bilbao often also extend their vacation to go to Donostia-San Sebastian, Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, Pamplona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bilbao and these popular destinations at a great price.
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