How to get from
Madrid to Bilbao
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Compare prices to get from Madrid to Bilbao
€34|1h
€25|5h 10m
€25|3h 55m
€72
€46
€46
€37
€72
€41
€41
€53
€67
€46
€39
€41
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€34
Iberia1h 5m
Madrid Barajas AirportBilbao Airport
€46One way
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Direct
Air Europa1h 5m
Madrid Barajas AirportBilbao Airport
€129One way
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Direct
Air Europa13h 35m
Madrid Barajas AirportBilbao Airport
€124One way
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1 stop
Air Europa1h 5m
Madrid Barajas AirportBilbao Airport
€129One way
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Direct
- Prices shown from Madrid to Bilbao are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare transport options from Madrid to Bilbao
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Bilbao costs only €28 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 1h 28m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Flights
Fastest
Average price
€39
Average duration
1h 28m
Departure time
06:35 - 19:45
Direct options
Trains
Average price
€32
Average duration
6h 57m
Departure time
08:40 - 23:02
Direct options
Buses
Cheapest
Average price
€28
Average duration
4h 37m
Departure time
08:00 - 00:40
Direct options
· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time
When is the cheapest time to travel from Madrid to Bilbao?
What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Madrid to Bilbao?
For a one-way flight from Madrid to Bilbao, fares are lowest in January (€49) and highest in June (€87).
€87
€68
€49
€30
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Madrid to Bilbao?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Madrid to Bilbao is Monday, with an average price of €20.
€33
€26
€20
€13
What is the cheapest day to travel from Madrid to Bilbao by bus?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Madrid to Bilbao is Monday, with an average price of €28.
€28
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From Madrid to Bilbao: Travel Information
Find stations and airports near Madrid and Bilbao
Popular airports near Madrid
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
Salamanca Airport (SLM)
Nearby
Popular airports near Bilbao
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Nearby
Popular train stations near Madrid
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
Madrid-Atocha Cercanías
Delicias
Railway Museum
Embajadores
Popular train stations near Bilbao
Bilbao-Abando
Zabalburu
Bilbao La Concordia
Autonomia
San Mamés
Popular bus stations near Madrid
ESPANILLO
TRANBUS
Sevilla
Madrid Gran Vía Callao
PLAZA BOHEMIA
Popular bus stations near Bilbao
Bilbao Hotel Carlton
Bilbao
Bilbao San Mames Stadium
Bilbao Intermodal
Bilbao Central Bus Station
FAQ – How to Get from Madrid to Bilbao
What’s the distance between Madrid and Bilbao?
It’s about 320km (199 mi) from Madrid to Bilbao.How do I get from Madrid to Bilbao?
You can travel from Madrid to Bilbao in 3 different ways: Flights, Trains, Buses.What’s the fastest way to get from Madrid to Bilbao?
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Bilbao is by Flights, with an average journey time of 1 hour 28 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Buses takes on average 4h 37m.Trains takes on average 6h 57m.What’s the cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Bilbao?
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Bilbao is by Buses, with an average price of €28. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around €32 on avergae.Flights costs around €39 on average.What are the main departure and arrival points between Madrid and Bilbao?
When traveling from Madrid to Bilbao, travelers usually depart from and arrive to the following locations: Flights typically departs from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrives at Bilbao Airport , Trains typically departs from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and arrives at Bilbao-Abando , Buses typically departs from ESPANILLO and arrives at Bilbao Hotel Carlton .When should you book tickets from Madrid to Bilbao to get the best deal?
Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Madrid to Bilbao are usually cheapest (January), with an average price of €49 Flights from Madrid to Bilbao are usually cheapest (Monday), with an average price of €20 Flights from Madrid to Bilbao are usually cheapest (Monday), with an average price of €28 .Are Madrid and Bilbao in the same time zone?
The time difference between Madrid and Bilbao is 0m.