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 $73. 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 $73, and a flight costs an average of $33.

Distance: 459 miles (739 km)

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$75

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Cheapest

$182

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$119

Average price

13h 28m

Average total duration

12h 58m

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30m

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5h 11m

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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

CO2 emissions

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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

train

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

  • iryo06021+Renfe ALVIA04267
    11:24 AM11h04
    Málaga María Zambrano
    10:28 PMBilbao-Abando
    $871One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • SecorbusBASE
    8:15 PM13h15
    Málaga, Paseo de los Tilos (Estación de Autobuses)
    9:30 AMBilbao
    $841One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Vueling AirlinesVY2616
    6:30 AM1h35
    Malaga Airport
    8:05 AMBilbao Airport
    $1481One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • VoloteaV73513
    9:30 PM1h40
    Malaga Airport
    11:10 PMBilbao Airport
    $1451One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air EuropaUX5038 · UX7161
    9:10 PM10h25
    Malaga Airport
    7:35 AMBilbao Airport
    $2021One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air EuropaUX5048 · UX7161
    6:45 PM12h50
    Malaga Airport
    7:35 AMBilbao Airport
    $2021One-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 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 flight with an average price of $33 (€27).

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

A flight is $40 (€32) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Bilbao costing on average $73 (€59).

A flight is $77 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Bilbao costing on average $110 (€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 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 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.
  • Travel with Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Bilbao by train.
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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