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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Altea is to bus which costs €50 - €110 and takes 11h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Altea is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 8m and costs €55 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Altea?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Altea. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Altea via Madrid Chamartín, Alicante - Luceros and Benidorm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Altea?

The distance between Bilbao and Altea is 685 km. The road distance is 714.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Altea without a car is to train and tram which takes 10h 29m and costs €50 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Bilbao to Altea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Altea train from?

Bilbao to Altea train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.

Where does the Bilbao to Altea train arrive?

Bilbao to Altea train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Altea?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Altea is 714 km. It takes approximately 7h 30m to drive from Bilbao to Altea.

Where can I stay near Altea?

There are 8098+ hotels available in Altea.

Bilbao to Altea - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, tram, bus

There are 9 ways to get from Bilbao to Altea by plane, shuttle, train, tram, bus, or car

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

Fly Bilbao Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane BIO - ALC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto de Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández ALC to Albirshuttle
4h 8m
€56–121
Bus via Zaragoza
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragozabus Alsa
2. Take the bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Benidormbus Vac-133
11h 35m
€47–71
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Ave
3. Take the tram from Alicante - Luceros to Benidormtram 1
10h 29m
€50–145
Drive 714.1 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Alteacar 714.1 km
7h 30m
€113–162
Bus to Santander Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Aeropuerto Santander-S.Ballestbus
2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane SDR - ALC
3. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto de Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández ALC to Albirshuttle
5h 3m
€85–239
Bus to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Bolueta to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteizbus
2. Fly from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane VIT - ALC
3. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto de Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández ALC to Albirshuttle
4h 48m
€104–209
Fly Bilbao Airport to Valencia Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane BIO - VLC
2. Take the bus from Valencia to Benidormbus
6h 47m
€47–129
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Benidormbus
11h 50m
€52–104
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain Alv
2. Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Estació del Nordtrain
3. Take the train from València-Estació Del Nord to Gandiatrain C1
4. Take the bus from Gandia to Alteabus
16h 55m
€80–206

Bilbao to Altea by train, foot, and tram

12Weekly Services

10h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 685.2 km
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Altea, Spain?

You can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Altea via Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza, Benidorm, and Benidorm Intermodal in around 11h 35m.

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