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How to get fromAlicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Bilbaoby plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, car, or train (Renfe)

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There are 9 ways to get from Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Bilbao by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, car, or train (Renfe)

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  1. Fly to Bilbao Airport

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    1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane ALC - BIO
    1h 58m
    €43–103

  2. Airport Transfer

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Alicante–Elche-ALC to Bilbaorideshare rideshare 750.3 km
    7h 52m
    €35–50

  3. Train via Madrid

    1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Madrid Chamartíntrain train Ave
    2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Miranda De Ebrotrain train Alv / ...
    3. Take the train from Miranda De Ebro to Bilbao-Abandotrain train Alv / ...
    10h 19m
    €104–240

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    12h 22m
    €66–80

  5. Drive 750.3 km

    1. Drive from Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Bilbaocar car 750.3 km
    7h 52m
    €118–170

  6. Fly to Santander Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane plane ALC - SDR
    2. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    4h 22m
    €67–219

  7. Fly to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT)plane plane ALC - VIT
    2. Take the bus from Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao Boluetabus bus
    3h 5m
    €109–268

  8. Bus via Zaragoza

    1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragozabus bus Vac-133
    2. Take the bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus ALSA - Zarag-Bilb / ...
    13h 47m
    €65–125

  9. Train (Renfe)

    1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nordtrain train Eur / ...
    2. Take the train from Estació del Nord to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain train
    3. Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Bilbao-Abandotrain train Alv
    15h 43m
    €108–175

Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Bilbao by bus, foot, and train

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration10h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 604.9 km
  • Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC), Spain and Bilbao, Spain?

Vueling Airlines, Volotea, and two other airlines fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alicante Airport to Bilbao-Abando via Estación Autobuses, Alacant/Alicante Terminal, Madrid Chamartín, and Miranda De Ebro in around 10h 19m.

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