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How to get fromAlfaro to Bilbaoby train, bus, train (Renfe), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Alfaro to Bilbao by train, bus, train (Renfe), or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Alfaro to Logronotrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Logroño Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus L17
    3h 43m
    €17–26

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Alfaro to Estación de Autobuses de Logroñobus bus Vac-235
    2. Take the bus from Logroño Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus L17
    4h
    €14–24

  3. Train (Renfe)

    1. Take the train from Calahorra to Bilbao-Abandotrain train Alv
    4h 56m
    €30–44

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Alfaro to Pamplonabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus
    3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain train E1
    6h 33m
    €20–33

  5. Drive  205.3 km

    1. Drive from Alfaro to Bilbaocar car 205.3 km
    2h 3m
    €34–49

Alfaro to Bilbao by train and bus

Calendar27Weekly Services
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Alfaro, La Rioja, Spain and Bilbao, Spain?

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Calahorra to Bilbao-Abando once daily. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alfaro to Bilbao Intermodal via Logroño Bus Station in around 4h.

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