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Madrid to Bilbao
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Iberia1h 5m
Madrid Barajas AirportBilbao Airport
340 AZNOne way
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Air Europa1h
Madrid Barajas AirportBilbao Airport
678 AZNOne way
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Iberia1h 5m
Madrid Barajas AirportBilbao Airport
564 AZNOne way
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Vueling Airlines13h 20m
Madrid Barajas AirportBilbao Airport
1,618 AZNOne way
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- 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 53 AZN 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
289 AZN
Average duration
1h 28m
Departure time
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Trains
Average price
63 AZN
Average duration
6h 43m
Departure time
06:55 - 23:02
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Buses
Cheapest
Average price
53 AZN
Average duration
4h 37m
Departure time
07:00 - 00:40
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· 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 (93 AZN) and highest in June (164 AZN).
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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 39 AZN.
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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 53 AZN.
53 AZN
Recommended hotels in Bilbao
9.1/10
65 Reviews
Bilder Boutique Hotel
Old Town | 1.02 km from city centre
182 AZN
9.3/10
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Goien Boutique Hotel
Old Town | 1.25 km from city centre
262 AZN 283 AZN
9.2/10
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Catalonia Gran Vía Bilbao
Ensanche | 0.57 km from city centre
242 AZN
8.9/10
138 Reviews
Radisson Collection Hotel, Gran Via Bilbao
Ensanche | 0.62 km from city centre
206 AZN 236 AZN
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
How far is it from Madrid to Bilbao?
It’s about 320km (199 mi) from Madrid to Bilbao.How do I travel from Madrid to Bilbao?
There are 3 different ways to get from Madrid to Bilbao, including Flights, Trains, Buses.What is the fastest way to travel 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 43m.What is 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 53 AZN. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around 63 AZN on avergae.Flights costs around 289 AZN on avergae.Where do trips from Madrid to Bilbao usually depart and arrive?
For trips between Madrid and Bilbao, visitors typically use the following departure and arrival points: Most Flights depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive at Bilbao Airport; Trains depart from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and arrive at Bilbao-Abando; Buses depart from ESPANILLO and arrive at Bilbao Hotel Carlton.When is the cheapest time to buy tickets from Madrid to Bilbao?
Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Madrid to Bilbao are typically cheapest January, with an average fare of 93 AZN. Flights from Madrid to Bilbao are typically cheapest Monday, with an average fare of 39 AZN. Flights from Madrid to Bilbao are typically cheapest Monday, with an average fare of 53 AZNIs there a time difference between Madrid and Bilbao?
The time difference between Madrid and Bilbao is 0m.