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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Elche is to fly and bus which costs €30 - €100 and takes 3h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Elche is to fly and bus which takes 3h 20m and costs €30 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Elche?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Elche. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Elche via Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Elche?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Elche. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Elche/Elx-Parc via Madrid Chamartín and Alicante/Alacant-Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Elche?

The distance between Bilbao and Elche is 624 km. The road distance is 750.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Elche without a car is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs €50 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Bilbao to Elche, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Elche bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Elche train from?

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

Train or bus from Bilbao to Elche?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Elche is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs €50 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus via Madrid Airport (MAD), which costs €70 - €140 and takes 11h 30m.

Where does the Bilbao to Elche bus arrive?

Bilbao to Elche bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) station.

Where does the Bilbao to Elche train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bilbao to Elche?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Elche is 751 km. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Bilbao to Elche.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bilbao to Elche?

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Where can I stay near Elche?

There are 3700+ hotels available in Elche.

Bilbao to Elche - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Elche by plane, bus, train (Renfe), car, or train (Renfe, Ouigo)

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

Fly from Bilbao Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane BIO - ALC
2. Take the bus from Aeropuerto 2 to Universitat - Estació Autobusosbus
3h 20m
€31–100
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Burgos Rosa De Limatrain Alv
2. Take the train from Burgos Rosa De Lima to Elche Av/Elx Avtrain Ave
8h 51m
€52–159
Bus via Madrid Airport (MAD)
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)bus Alsa
2. Take the bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Elchebus Alsa
11h 30m
€73–131
Drive 750.9 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Elchecar 750.9 km
7h 56m
€119–171
Bus to Santander Airport, fly
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
4h 15m
€62–208
Bus to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, fly
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
4h
€61–188
Train via Madrid
1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Ave
9h 1m
€50–142
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santa Polabus
12h 15m
€56–112

Bilbao to Elche by train and bus (Renfe)

6Weekly Services

8h 51mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 623.6 km
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Elche-Carrus via Burgos Rosa De Lima, Elche Av/Elx Av, and Elche Av/Elx Av in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Elche via Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) in around 11h 30m.

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