There are 5 ways to get from Alcalá de Henares to Bilbao by bus, train (Renfe), car, train, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Bilbao Intermodalbus Alsa / ...
5h 9m€33–59Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
6h 48m€63–103Drive 396.4 km
- Drive from Alcalá de Henares to Bilbaocar 396.4 km
4h 1m€62–90Train, fly
- Take the train from Alcalá de Henares to Fuente de la Moratrain
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAD - BIO
3h 27m€40–162Bus via Haro
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Harobus
- Take the bus from Haro to Bilbao Intermodalbus L17
6h 48m€34–66
Alcalá de Henares to Bilbao by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alcalá de Henares to Bilbao is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Alcalá de Henares to Bilbao is to train and fly which takes 3h 27m and costs €35 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Alcalá de Henares to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Vía Complutense-Brihuega and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Madrid, Avenida de América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Alcalá de Henares to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Alcalá de Henares and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Alcalá de Henares and Bilbao is 436 km. The road distance is 396.4 km.
The best way to get from Alcalá de Henares to Bilbao without a car is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Alcalá de Henares to Bilbao, including transfers.
Alcalá de Henares to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Alcalá de Henares to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Alcalá de Henares to Bilbao is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Alcalá de Henares, Spain and Bilbao, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Bilbao Intermodal hourly. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abando 4 times a day. Tickets cost €60–95 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
- €30–95
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abando
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Alcalá de Henares to Fuente de la Mora
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–7
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 900 202 777
- [email protected]
- Website
- jimenezmovilidad.es
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Haro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Schedules at
- taquilla.jimenezmovilidad.es
- Phone
- +34 945 18 20 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- alavabus.eus
Bus from Haro to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Schedules at
- alavabus.eus
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More Questions & Answers
Alcalá de Henares to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Alcalá de Henares to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao-Abando station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alcalá de Henares to Bilbao is 396 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Alcalá de Henares to Bilbao.
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