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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Bilboa is to fly and bus which costs €60 - €180 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Bilboa is to fly and bus which takes 8h 50m and costs €60 - €180.

How far is it from Madrid to Bilboa?

The distance between Madrid and Bilboa is 1580 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Bilboa without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 38h 15m and costs €160 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Madrid to Bilboa, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Madrid and Bilboa?

Bilboa is 1h behind Madrid. It is currently 2:37 AM in Madrid and 1:37 AM in Bilboa.

Where can I stay near Bilboa?

There are 103+ hotels available in Bilboa.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to Bilboa by plane, bus, 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.

Fly to Dublin Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAD - DUB
2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Carlow Bus Stationbus
8h 50m
€63–177
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Madrid to Bilbaocar
2. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Bilboacar
34h 31m
€125–666
Fly to Shannon Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane MAD - SNN
2. Take the train from Limerick to Kildaretrain
3. Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain
11h 58m
€76–235
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
2. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Bunclodybus 132
38h 15m
€162–702

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

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Map of how to get from Madrid to Bilboa.

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Distance: 1,580.3 km
Duration: 8h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Madrid to Bilboa. However, you can take the train to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 16, take the line 726 bus to Red Cow Luas, take the bus to Carlow Bus Station, walk to Carlow Fairgreen, then take the line 487 bus to Bilboa. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Madrid to Bilboa via Bilbao and Rosslare Harbour in around 34h 31m.

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