How to travel from Málaga to Bilbao

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Compare 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 $71. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 29m. 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 $71, and a flight costs an average of $18.

Distance: 459 miles (739 km)

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$74

Average price

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$173

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$181

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(fuel + tolls)

11h 35m

Average total duration

11h 5m

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6h 29m

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3h 29m

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9h 8m

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0.7 - 1.8kg

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2.2 - 4.4kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Málaga to Bilbao is a bus with an average price of $74 (€61).

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

A bus is $98 (€81) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Bilbao costing on average $173 (€141).

The fastest way to travel from Málaga to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 29m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 24m.

Bus takes on average 11h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Málaga and Bilbao including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Málaga to Bilbao among Omio's users.

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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
    8:15 PM13h15
    Málaga, Paseo de los Tilos (Estación de Autobuses)
    9:30 AMBilbao
    $711One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • SecorbusBASE
    8:15 PM13h15
    Málaga, Paseo de los Tilos (Estación de Autobuses)
    9:30 AMBilbao
    $711One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 4241
    7:50 PM1h30
    Malaga Airport
    9:20 PMVitoria Airport
    $2731One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • iryo06021+Renfe ALVIA04267
    11:24 AM11h04
    Málaga María Zambrano
    10:28 PMBilbao-Abando
    $1371One-way
    1 transfer
  • iryo06089+Renfe ALVIA04267
    7:50 AM14h38
    Málaga María Zambrano
    10:28 PMBilbao-Abando
    $1531One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY2610
    8:40 AM1h35
    Malaga Airport
    10:15 AMBilbao Airport
    $741One-way
    0 transfers
  • VoloteaV73513
    9:30 PM1h40
    Malaga Airport
    11:10 PMBilbao Airport
    $881One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air EuropaUX5038 · UX7161
    9:10 PM10h25
    Malaga Airport
    7:35 AMBilbao Airport
    $981One-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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Málaga and Bilbao including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Málaga to Bilbao is a bus with an average price of $74 (€61).

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

A bus is $98 (€81) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Bilbao costing on average $173 (€141).

The fastest way to travel from Málaga to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 29m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 24m.

Bus takes on average 11h 5m.

The distance from Málaga to Bilbao is approximately 459 miles (739 km).
The average frequency per day from Málaga to Bilbao is:
  • Around 31 flights 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 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 Secorbus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Socibus to go to Bilbao by bus.
  • Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Bilbao by train.
  • Travel with Vueling, Volotea, Ryanair, Air Europa, Iberia Express, Iberia, PGA-Portugalia Airlines to go to Bilbao by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Málaga to Bilbao with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with Secorbus, BlaBlaCar, Socibus.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Vueling, Volotea, Ryanair, Iberia.
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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