What is the cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Alba?

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Alba is to train and bus which costs €60 - €90 and takes 25h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bilbao to Alba?

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Alba is to fly and train which takes 8h 58m and costs €75 - €210.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Alba?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Alba. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Alba via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv, Marne La Vallee Chessy and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 35m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Alba?

The distance between Bilbao and Alba is 964 km. The road distance is 1116.1 km.

How do I travel from Bilbao to Alba without a car?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Alba without a car is to bus and train via Paris which takes 17h 36m and costs €120 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Bilbao to Alba?

It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Bilbao to Alba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Alba train from?

Bilbao to Alba train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.

Where does the Bilbao to Alba train arrive?

Bilbao to Alba train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Alba?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Alba is 1116 km. It takes approximately 12h 42m to drive from Bilbao to Alba.

Where can I stay near Alba?

There are 1570+ hotels available in Alba.

Bilbao to Alba - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Bilbao to Alba by plane, train, bus, car, or train (TGV, Trenitalia)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane BIO - TRN
2. Take the train from Torino Aeroporto Di Caselle to Albatrain
8h 58m
€77–202
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BIO - MXP
2. Take the train from Novara to Torino Porta Susatrain
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain
9h 5m
€62–197
Bus, train via Paris
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to San Sebastián / Donostiabus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Susatrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
17h 36m
€128–510
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Grenoblebus
2. Take the bus from Grenoble to Turinbus 503 / ...
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
21h 17m
€72–126
Drive 1,116.1 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Albacar 1,116.1 km
12h 42m
€171–247
Train
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Torino Porta Susatrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
19h 35m
€243–492
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the bus from San Sebastian Central Bus Station to Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele IIbus
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
25h 17m
€62–89

Bilbao to Alba by bus, foot, and train

35Weekly Services

17h 36mAverage Duration

€128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 964.4 km
Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Alba, Piemonte, Italy?

You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Alba via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv, Marne La Vallee Chessy, and Torino Porta Susa in around 19h 35m.

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