There are 7 ways to get from Getxo to Madrid by subway, plane, bus, train (Renfe), rideshare, 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.
Subway to Bilbao Airport, fly
best- Take the subway from Bidezabal to Moyuasubway
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BIO - MAD
3h 27m€36–138Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Getxo to Madrid408.7 km
4h 58m€17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus Alsa
5h 53m€37–83Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
6h 3m€27–67Bus 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
5h 10m€51–200Bus via Madrid
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Madridbus FlixBus N1093
6h 24mDrive 408.6 km
- Drive from Getxo to Madridcar 408.6 km
4h 11m€64–92
Getxo to Madrid by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Getxo to Madrid is to rideshare which costs €17 - €25 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Getxo to Madrid is to subway and fly which takes 3h 27m and costs €35 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Getxo to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Ollaretxe 33 and arriving at Madrid, Avenida de América via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Getxo to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Bidezabal and arriving at Madrid Chamartín via Bilbao-Abando. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Getxo and Madrid is 357 km. The road distance is 408.6 km.
The best way to get from Getxo to Madrid without a car is to bus which takes 5h 53m and costs €35 - €85.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Getxo to Madrid, including transfers.
Getxo to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Getxo to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Getxo to Madrid is to bus which takes 5h 53m and costs €35 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €26 - €70 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Getxo, 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. 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
- €35–100
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
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–120
- Phone
- +34 944 25 40 25
- Website
- metrobilbao.eus
Subway from Bidezabal to Moyua
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- Metro Bilbao
- 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/
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Bilbao to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Getxo to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Getxo to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Getxo to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Getxo to Madrid is 409 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Getxo to Madrid.
There are 6828+ hotels available in Madrid.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Getxo and Madrid. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















