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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 Average price | $118 Average price |
13h 28m Average total duration 12h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 54m Average total duration 10h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Málaga to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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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).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 48m.
Bus takes on average 13h 15m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 4 direct flights per day with Vueling Airlines, Volotea, Iberia.
- 1 direct buses per day with Secorbus, BlaBlaCar, Socibus.
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