How to travel from Málaga to Bilbao

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Travel Information from Málaga to Bilbao

Distance458 miles (738 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$29 - $109
Cheapest modeFlight • $29 (€26) • 1 h 30 min
Fastest modeFlight • $29 (€26) • 1 h 30 min
Popular travel companiesSecorbus, Vueling Airlines or AVE

Travel 458 miles (738 km) by train, bus or flight to Bilbao from Málaga. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Secorbus, Vueling Airlines or AVE among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Málaga to Bilbao.

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from Málaga to Bilbao

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

Vueling AirlinesVY2606
05:10PM1h35
Malaga Airport
06:45PMBilbao Airport
$1841One-way
0 transfers

Other options

iryo06089+Renfe ALVIA04267
08:05AM14h23
Málaga María Zambrano
10:28PMBilbao-Abando
$1401One-way
1 transfer
iryo06021+Renfe ALVIA04267
11:39AM10h49
Málaga María Zambrano
10:28PMBilbao-Abando
$1501One-way
1 transfer
Air EuropaUX5042 · UX7157
08:30AM3h30
Malaga Airport
12:00PMBilbao Airport
$1901One-way
1 transfer
Air EuropaUX5038 · UX7161
09:05PM10h35
Malaga Airport
07:40AMBilbao Airport
$1591One-way
1 transfer
Air EuropaUX5050 · UX7161
05:00PM14h40
Malaga Airport
07:40AMBilbao Airport
$1671One-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 travel options between Málaga and Bilbao. You can take a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Bilbao from Málaga is by taking a flight, which costs on average $29 (€26).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Málaga to Bilbao:

A flight is $34 (€31) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Bilbao costing on average $63 (€57).

A flight is $79 (€72) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Málaga to Bilbao costing on average $109 (€98).

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

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Getting to Bilbao by bus takes 13 h 15 min on average.

Train takes 9 h 48 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 458 miles (738 km) between Málaga and Bilbao.

The average frequency per day from Málaga to Bilbao is:

  • 2 buses per day.
  • 25 flights per day.
  • 2 trains a day.

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

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

  • Most travelers catch their bus from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
  • Most travelers board their plane from Malaga Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Málaga to Bilbao:

  • You can take a bus from Málaga to Bilbao with Secorbus or Alsa. Cheap tickets can be found for $57 (€51) with Secorbus from Málaga to Bilbao.
  • You can travel between Málaga and Bilbao by flight with Vueling Airlines, Volotea or Air Europa. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $29 (€26) with Vueling Airlines from Málaga to Bilbao.
  • You can travel to Bilbao from Málaga by train with AVE or Renfe Viajeros. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $109 (€98) with AVE from Málaga to Bilbao.

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

  • Direct buses with Secorbus with 1 direct bus per day.
  • Direct flight available with Vueling Airlines or Volotea 3 direct flights per day.

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 from Málaga to Bilbao.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Málaga to Bilbao often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Donostia-San Sebastian, Madrid, Barcelona, Pamplona or Vitoria - Gasteiz. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Málaga and Bilbao itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Bilbao and any of these top destinations today!
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