There are 9 ways to get from Bilbao to Iberian Peninsula by bus, train, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus
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Take the bus from Bilbao to Madrid - South Station
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Take the bus from Madrid to Alberche del Caudillo
8 alternative options
Train
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Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid-Chamartin
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Take the train from Madrid-Chamartin to Talavera De La Reina
Bus via Talavera De La Reina
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Take the bus from Bilbao to Madrid
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Take the bus from Madrid Estacion Sur to Talavera De La Reina
Drive
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Drive from Bilbao to Iberian Peninsula
Fly from Bilbao, train
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Fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Madrid (MAD)
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Take the train from Madrid-Chamartin to Talavera De La Reina
Bus to Santander, fly, train
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Take the bus from Bilbao to Santander
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Fly from Santander (SDR) to Madrid (MAD)
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Take the train from Madrid-Chamartin to Talavera De La Reina
Bus to San Sebastian, fly, train
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Take the bus from Bilboko Autobus Geltokia to Donostiako Autobus Geltokia
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Fly from San Sebastian (EAS) to Madrid (MAD)
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Take the train from Madrid-Chamartin to Talavera De La Reina
Bus to Pamplona, fly, train
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Take the bus from Bilbao to Pamplona
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Fly from Pamplona (PNA) to Madrid (MAD)
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Take the train from Madrid-Chamartin to Talavera De La Reina
Train to Logrono, fly, train
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Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Logrono
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Fly from Logrono (RJL) to Madrid (MAD)
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Take the train from Madrid-Chamartin to Talavera De La Reina
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Iberian Peninsula is to bus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 7h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Iberian Peninsula is to drive. Taking this option will cost €55 - €90 and takes 5h 12m.
The distance between Bilbao and Iberian Peninsula is 402 km. The road distance is 536.4 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Iberian Peninsula without a car is to bus which takes 7h 58m and costs €35 - €50.
It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Bilbao to Iberian Peninsula, including transfers.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Iberian Peninsula is to bus which takes 7h 58m and costs €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €85 and takes 8h 6m.
The quickest flight from Bilbao Airport to Madrid Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Iberian Peninsula is 1h behind Bilbao. It is currently 4:22 AM in Bilbao and 3:22 AM in Iberian Peninsula.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Iberian Peninsula is 536 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Bilbao to Iberian Peninsula.
Vueling Airlines, Air Europa and Iberia offer flights from Bilbao Airport to Madrid Airport.
- Distance: 401.7 km
- Duration: 7h 58m
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Iberian Peninsula, Spain?
You can take a bus from Bilbao to Iberian Peninsula via Madrid - South Station, Madrid, and Alberche del Caudillo in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bilbao to Iberian Peninsula via Madrid-Chamartin and Talavera De La Reina in around 8h 6m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Bilbao to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €200
Flights from Bilbao to Madrid via Santiago de Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €200
Flights from Santander to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €180
Flights from San Sebastian to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €210
Flights from Pamplona to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €300
Flights from Logrono to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €120
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Bilbao to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €200
Flights from Bilbao to Madrid via Santiago de Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €200
Flights from Santander to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €180
Flights from San Sebastian to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €210
Flights from Pamplona to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €300
Flights from Logrono to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €120
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Bilbao to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €160
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid-Chamartin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Chamartin to Talavera De La Reina
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12 - €16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Logrono
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14 - €18
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Bilbao to Madrid - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14 - €18
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from Bilbao to San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8 - €10
- Website
- Blablabus
- Phone
- +34 (0) 91 723 05 06
- autocares.samar@samar.es
- Website
- samar.es
Bus from Madrid to Alberche del Caudillo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9 - €11
- Schedules at
- samar.es
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Bilbao to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Madrid Estacion Sur to Talavera De La Reina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17 - €24
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Bilbao to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €13
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Bilbao to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €13 - €19
- Website
- alsa.com
- Phone
- 902 999 748
- Website
- web.bilmanbus.es
Bus from Bilbao to Santander Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- web.bilmanbus.es
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Bilbao to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8 - €10
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bilbao to San Sebastian / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8 - €10
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +4-0263-21.55.00
- Website
- tabitatour.ro
Bus from Bilbao to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €55 - €70
- Schedules at
- tabitatour.ro
- Phone
- +34 (0) 900 12 14 00
- atencionaclientes@pesa.net
- Website
- pesa.net
Bus from Bilboko Autobus Geltokia to Donostiako Autobus Geltokia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €14
- Website
- Lurraldebus Transportes Pesa S.A.
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Bilbao Central Bus Station to San Sebastian Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3 - €5
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Phone
- +34 915 304 417
- socibus@socibus.es
- Website
- socibusventas.es
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Donostia Urumea Pasealekua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Socibus
- Phone
- 94 476. 50. 07
- Website
- autobuseslaunion.com
Bus from Bilbao/Bilbo-Termibus/Geltoki to PAMPLONA/IRUÑA Ida - Estación
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €14 - €17
- Website
- Autobuses La Union
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