There are 9 ways to get from Bilbao to Sol by bus, train (Renfe), rideshare, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Madrid, Avenida de América
best- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus Alsa
4h 40m€39–81Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bilbao to Madrid395.4 km
4h 47m€20–22Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
4h 47m€34–66Fly from Bilbao Airport
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BIO - MAD
2h 52m€35–147Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Madridbus FlixBus N1093
5h 48m€33–48Drive 395.9 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Solcar 395.9 km
4h 1m€63–90Bus 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 47m€54–230Bus 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 7m€49–349Bus to San Sebastián Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to San Sebastián / Donostiabus
- Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane EAS - MAD
5h 2m€53–282
Bilbao to Sol by bus
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 52m and costs €35 - €150.
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 4h 40m.
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 47m.
The distance between Bilbao and Sol is 403 km. The road distance is 395.9 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Sol without a car is to bus via Madrid, Avenida de América which takes 4h 40m and costs €35 - €85.
It takes approximately 4h 40m 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 bus via Madrid, Avenida de América which takes 4h 40m and costs €35 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 4h 47m, you could also fly, which costs €35 - €150 and takes 2h 52m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Sol, Madrid, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de América every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartín twice daily. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–130
Flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–120
Flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Vigo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €40–120
Flights from Pamplona Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–330
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–200
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–130
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Aeropuerto Santander-S.Ballest
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bilbao to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to San Sebastián / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +34 945 18 20 60
- alavabus@araba.eus
- Website
- alavabus.eus
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 Bilbao Intermodal to San Sebastián / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com/en/home
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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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 396 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Bilbao to Sol.
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There are 6882+ 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.