There are 10 ways to get from Bilbao to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
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Bus
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Take the bus from Bilbao to Madrid - South Station
Bus via Madrid
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Take the bus from Bilbao to Madrid
Rideshare
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Take the rideshare from Bilbao to Madrid
Drive
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Drive from Bilbao to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
Bus to Santander, fly
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Take the bus from Bilbao to Santander
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Fly from Santander (SDR) to Madrid (MAD)
Bus to San Sebastian, fly
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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)
Bus to Pamplona, fly
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Take the bus from Bilbao / Bilbo to Pamplona / Iruña
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Fly from Pamplona (PNA) to Madrid (MAD)
Bus to Logrono, fly
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Take the bus from Bilbao to Logroño
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Fly from Logrono (RJL) to Madrid (MAD)
Bilbao to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha by train
The train journey time between Bilbao and Madrid-Puerta De Atocha is around 4h 45m and covers a distance of around 498 km. This includes an average layover time of around 3 min. Operated by Renfe Viajeros and Renfe Cercanias, the Bilbao to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha train service departs from Bilbao-Abando and arrives in Estación de tren Madrid - Atocha Cercanías. Typically 12 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha is to rideshare which costs €20 - €22 and takes 5h 10m.
The quickest way to get from Bilbao to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha is to fly which costs €19 - €80 and takes 3h 21m.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Estación De Atocha via Méndez Álvaro - Estación Sur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Estación de tren Madrid - Atocha Cercanías via Estación de tren Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Bilbao and Madrid-Puerta De Atocha is 324 km. The road distance is 395.8 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €35 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Bilbao to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, including transfers.
Bilbao to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha bus services, operated by Blablabus, depart from Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €35 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 4h 51m, you could also fly, which costs €19 - €80 and takes 3h 21m.
- Distance: 323.9 km
- Duration: 4h 45m
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid-Chamartin twice daily. Tickets cost €30 - €40 and the journey takes 4h 28m. Alternatively, Blablabus operates a bus from Bilbao to Madrid - South Station twice daily. Tickets cost €25 - €40 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Bilbao to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25 - €130
Flights from Bilbao to Madrid via Valencia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €160
Flights from Santander to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €65
Flights from San Sebastian to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €180
Flights from Pamplona to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29 - €160
Flights from Logrono to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €95
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Bilbao to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €19 - €90
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
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid-Chamartin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
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 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25 - €40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Bilbao to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6 - €10
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Bilbao to San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6 - €10
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
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
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Bilbao to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €80
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Bilbao to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14 - €22
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Bilbao to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €22 - €35
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Bilbao to Logroño
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20 - €30
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
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
- €10 - €14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Bus from Bilbao to San Sebastian / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions
- 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 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €14
- Website
- Lurraldebus Transportes Pesa S.A.
- Phone
- 948 30 35 05
- info@laburundesa.com
- Website
- laburundesa.com
Bus from Bilbao / Bilbo to Pamplona / Iruña
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11 - €17
- Website
- La Burundesa S.A.
- Phone
- +34945181818
- serviciodetransportes@araba.eus
- Website
- alavabus.eus
Bus from Bilbao to Logroño
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Schedules at
- alavabus.eus
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bilbao to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20 - €22
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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The quickest flight from Bilbao Airport to Madrid Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Bilbao to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha bus services, operated by Blablabus, arrive at Madrid - South Station.
Bilbao to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid-Chamartin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha is 396 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Bilbao to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha.
Vueling Airlines, Air Europa and Iberia offer flights from Bilbao Airport to Madrid Airport.
There are 734+ hotels available in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Bilbao Airport is to bus which takes 31 min and costs €1 - €2.