What is the cheapest way to get from Bilboa to Madrid?

The cheapest way to get from Bilboa to Madrid is to bus and fly which costs €60 - €180 and takes 8h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bilboa to Madrid?

The fastest way to get from Bilboa to Madrid is to bus and fly which takes 8h 15m and costs €60 - €180.

How far is it from Bilboa to Madrid?

The distance between Bilboa and Madrid is 1580 km.

How do I travel from Bilboa to Madrid without a car?

The best way to get from Bilboa to Madrid without a car is to bus and car ferry and train which takes 36h 21m and costs €160 - €700.

How long does it take to get from Bilboa to Madrid?

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Bilboa to Madrid, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Bilboa and Madrid?

Madrid is 1h ahead of Bilboa. It is currently 12:33 PM in Bilboa and 1:33 PM in Madrid.

Where can I stay near Madrid?

There are 6880+ hotels available in Madrid.

Bilboa to Madrid - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Bilboa to Madrid by bus, plane, car, car ferry, or train

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

Bus to Dublin Airport, fly
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1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Red Cow Luasbus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane DUB - MAD
8h 15m
€63–177
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bilboa to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Bilbaocarferry
3. Drive from Bilbao to Madridcar
33h 6m
€121–668
Train, train to Shannon Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain
2. Take the train from Kildare to Limericktrain
3. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane SNN - MAD
11h 2m
€70–236
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Bunclody to Rosslare Europortbus 132
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Bilbaocarferry
3. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
36h 21m
€163–700

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) flights

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3h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,580 km
Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Bilboa, Ireland and Madrid, Spain?

There is no direct connection from Bilboa to Madrid. However, you can take the line 487 bus to Carlow Fairgreen, walk to Carlow Bus Station, take the bus to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Dublin Airport Zone 16, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), walk to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, then take the train to Madrid Chamartín. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bilboa to Madrid via Rosslare Harbour and Bilbao in around 33h 6m.

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