There are 8 ways to get from Biscay to Madrid 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
best- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus Alsa
4h 25m€30–80Rideshare
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 35m€25–65Fly from Bilbao Airport
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BIO - MAD
2h 45m€35–135Drive 394.7 km
- Drive from Biscay to Madridcar 394.7 km
3h 56m€61–88Bus 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 40m€49–198Bus 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
4h 58m€49–347Bus 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
4h 54m€48–270
Biscay to Madrid by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Biscay to Madrid is to rideshare which costs €20 - €22 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Biscay to Madrid is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs €35 - €140.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Madrid, Avenida de América. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Madrid Chamartín. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Biscay and Madrid is 399 km. The road distance is 394.7 km.
The best way to get from Biscay to Madrid without a car is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs €30 - €80.
The bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de América takes 4h 25m including transfers and departs hourly.
Biscay to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Biscay to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Biscay to Madrid is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs €30 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €25 - €65 and takes 4h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €35 - €140 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Biscay, Basque Country, Spain and Madrid, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de América hourly. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 4h 25m. FlixBus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartín twice daily. Tickets cost €25–65 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
- €35–110
Flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–110
Flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Vigo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €35–110
Flights from Pamplona Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–320
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–190
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- 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
- €25–65
- 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
- Hourly
- 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 Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de América
- 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
- 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
Biscay to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Biscay to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Biscay to Madrid is 395 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Biscay to Madrid.
Book your Biscay to Madrid train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Biscay to Madrid bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Biscay and Madrid. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.