There are 9 ways to get from Bilbao to Sol by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, plane, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
4h 55m€60–92Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bilbao to Madrid395.1 km
4h 47m€20–22Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - Bil-Mad / ...
5h 2m€31–67Fly from Bilbao Airport
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BIO - MAD
2h 59m€39–157Bus via Haro
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Harobus L17
- Take the bus from Haro to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus
6h 29m€34–66Drive 394.6 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Solcar 394.6 km
3h 56m€63–91Bus to Santander Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Aeropuerto Santander-S.Ballestbus
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane SDR - MAD
3h 49m€44–249Bus to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bilbao Bolueta to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteizbus
- Fly from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane VIT - MAD
3h 27m€35–259Bus to Pamplona Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Pamplona / Iruñabus
- Fly from Pamplona Airport (PNA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane PNA - MAD
5h 8m€63–378
Bilbao to Sol by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Sol is to rideshare which costs €20 - €22 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Sol is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs €35 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Sol. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Cibeles - Casa De América via Avenida De América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Sol. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Sol via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Bilbao and Sol is 497 km. The road distance is 394.6 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Sol without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €60 - €95.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Bilbao to Sol, including transfers.
Bilbao to Sol bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Sol train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Sol is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €60 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 5h 2m, you could also fly, which costs €35 - €160 and takes 2h 59m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Sol, Madrid, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartín twice daily. Tickets cost €55–90 and the journey takes 4h 42m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de América hourly. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–95
Flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €28–200
Flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Vigo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €28–200
Flights from Pamplona Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–360
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–150
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €23–220
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Aeropuerto Santander-S.Ballest
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +34 945 18 20 60
- alavabus@araba.eus
- Website
- alavabus.eus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Haro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Website
- https://alavabus.eus/es/inicio
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Pamplona / Iruña
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://alavabus.eus/es/inicio
Bus from Haro to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- https://jimenezmovilidad.es/
- Phone
- +34 94 476 50 07
- Website
- autobuseslaunion.com
Bus from Bilbao Bolueta to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- https://www.autobuseslaunion.com/en
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
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Sol bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Bilbao to Sol train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Sol is 395 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Bilbao to Sol.
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There are 6995+ hotels available in Sol.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bilbao and Sol. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.