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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Cartes is to bus which costs €10 - €21 and takes 2h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Cartes is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs €18 - €27.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Cartes?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Cartes. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Cartes via Santander E.A. and Torrelavega. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Cartes?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Cartes. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Viérnoles via Maliaño. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Cartes?

The distance between Bilbao and Cartes is 130 km. The road distance is 119.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Cartes without a car is to bus which takes 2h 59m and costs €10 - €21.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Bilbao to Cartes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Cartes bus from?

Bilbao to Cartes bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Cartes train from?

Bilbao to Cartes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao station.

Train or bus from Bilbao to Cartes?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Cartes is to bus which takes 2h 59m and costs €10 - €21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €10 - €17 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Bilbao to Cartes bus arrive?

Bilbao to Cartes bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Santander E.A. station.

Where does the Bilbao to Cartes train arrive?

Bilbao to Cartes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Maliaño station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Cartes?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Cartes is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Bilbao to Cartes.

How do I get a train ticket from Bilbao to Cartes?

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Where can I stay near Cartes?

There are 1383+ hotels available in Cartes.

Bilbao to Cartes - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bilbao to Cartes by bus, train (Renfe), car, or train

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus Alsa
2. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Torrelavegabus ALSA - Sde-Tvg Au / ...
2h 59m
€10–21
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Bilbao to Maliañotrain
4h 39m
€11–17
Drive 119.2 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Cartescar 119.2 km
1h 19m
€19–27
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus Alsa
2. Take the train from Santander to Viérnolestrain C1
3h 3m
€10–20

Bilbao to Cartes by train (Renfe)

21Weekly Trains

4h 39mAverage Duration

€11Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bilbao to Cartes.

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Distance: 130.4 km
Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Cartes via Santander E.A. and Torrelavega in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Bilbao to Maliaño 3 times a day. Tickets cost €8–14 and the journey takes 3h 14m.

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