There are 6 ways to get from Leioa to Madrid by bus, train (Renfe), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus Alsa
5h 39m€32–67Bus via Haro
cheapest- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Harobus L17
- Take the bus from Haro to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus Pamplona to Madrid through Haro and Logroño
7h 3m€22–42Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
5h 54m€42–57Drive 403.8 km
- Drive from Leioa to Madridcar 403.8 km
4h 7m€64–92Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Elexalde to Gran Vía 74bus
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BIO - MAD
3h 24m€34–138Bus 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 1m€45–210
Leioa to Madrid by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leioa to Madrid is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Leioa to Madrid is to bus and fly which takes 3h 24m and costs €30 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Leioa to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Elexalde and arriving at Madrid, Avenida de América via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Leioa to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Leioa and arriving at Madrid Chamartín via Bilbao-Abando. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Leioa and Madrid is 411 km. The road distance is 403.8 km.
The best way to get from Leioa to Madrid without a car is to bus which takes 5h 39m and costs €30 - €70.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Leioa to Madrid, including transfers.
Leioa to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Leioa to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Leioa to Madrid is to bus which takes 5h 39m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Leioa, Spain and Madrid, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de América hourly. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartín twice daily. Tickets cost €40–55 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
- €35–100
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- 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
- €40–55
- 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
- €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
- €7–15
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +34 946 125 555
- infobizkaibus@bizkaia.eus
- Website
- bizkaia.eus
Bus from Elexalde to Gran Vía 74
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Schedules at
- bizkaia.eus
- 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 Haro to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- https://jimenezmovilidad.es/
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More Questions & Answers
Leioa to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Leioa to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leioa to Madrid is 404 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Leioa to Madrid.
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