There are 5 ways to get from Pinto to Bilbao by train, plane, bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Pinto to Madrid-Nuevos Ministeriostrain
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAD - BIO
3h 38m€34–160Bus
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Mad-Bil
6h 11m€38–66Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
6h 53m€62–94Drive 415.4 km
- Drive from Pinto to Bilbaocar 415.4 km
4h 7m€68–99Bus via Haro
- Take the bus from Madrid Avenida de América to Harobus
- Take the bus from Haro to Bilbao Intermodalbus L17
7h 31m€35–67
Pinto to Bilbao by train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pinto to Bilbao is to bus via Haro which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Pinto to Bilbao is to train and fly which takes 3h 38m and costs €30 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Pinto to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Ctra.A4-Ctra.M841 and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Estación Sur de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Pinto to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Pinto and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Pinto and Bilbao is 373 km. The road distance is 415.4 km.
The best way to get from Pinto to Bilbao without a car is to bus which takes 6h 11m and costs €35 - €70.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Pinto to Bilbao, including transfers.
Pinto to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Pinto to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Pinto to Bilbao is to bus which takes 6h 11m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Pinto, Madrid, Spain and Bilbao, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Bilbao Intermodal once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abando 3 times a day. Tickets cost €60–90 and the journey takes 5h 14m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–130
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- accesibilidad@renfe.es
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Pinto to Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Pinto to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Pinto to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao-Abando station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pinto to Bilbao is 415 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Pinto to Bilbao.
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