There are 7 ways to get from Alcobendas to Bilbao by plane, bus, train (Renfe), rideshare, or car
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 Bilbao Airport
best- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAD - BIO
2h 52m€38–155Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from San Sebastián de los Reyes to Bilbao376.2 km
4h 25m€4–9Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Bilbao Intermodalbus Alsa / ...
5h 15m€32–52Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
6h 32m€61–99Fly to Santander Airport, bus
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane MAD - SDR
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
5h 5m€66–245Bus via Logroño
- Take the bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 to Logroño Bus Stationbus Madrid Airport to Pamplona
- Take the bus from Logroño Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus L17
8h 50m€37–65Drive 380.5 km
- Drive from Alcobendas to Bilbaocar 380.5 km
3h 43m€61–87
Alcobendas to Bilbao by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alcobendas to Bilbao is to rideshare which costs €4 - €9 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Alcobendas to Bilbao is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs €35 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Alcobendas to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Av.España-Ayuntamiento and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Alcobendas to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Alcobendas-San Sebastián de los Reyes and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Alcobendas and Bilbao is 342 km. The road distance is 380.5 km.
The best way to get from Alcobendas to Bilbao without a car is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Alcobendas to Bilbao, including transfers.
Alcobendas to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) station.
Alcobendas to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Alcobendas to Bilbao is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs €35 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 15m, you could also train, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between Alcobendas, Spain and Bilbao, Spain?
Iberia and Air Europa fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Bilbao Intermodal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–100
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Santander Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–190
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abando
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +34 900 202 777
- [email protected]
- Website
- jimenezmovilidad.es
Bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 to Logroño Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Schedules at
- jimenezmovilidad.es
- Phone
- +34 945 18 20 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- alavabus.eus
Bus from Logroño Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Schedules at
- alavabus.eus
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- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from San Sebastián de los Reyes to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Alcobendas to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Alcobendas to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao-Abando station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alcobendas to Bilbao is 380 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Alcobendas to Bilbao.
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There are 1821+ hotels available in Bilbao.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Alcobendas and Bilbao. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.