There are 6 ways to get from Alicante to Bilbao by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport
best- Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ALC - BIO
3h 27m€37–118Train
- Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ave
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
8h 47m€100–216Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Bilbao Intermodalbus
11h 5m€65–75Drive 742.8 km
- Drive from Alicante to Bilbaocar 742.8 km
7h 51m€120–173Train to Valencia Airport, fly
- Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nordtrain
- Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane VLC - BIO
5h 17m€52–170Bus via Zaragoza
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragozabus Vac-133
- Take the bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Ba-Gi-St / ...
12h 15m€66–113
Alicante to Bilbao by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alicante to Bilbao is to bus which costs €65 - €75 and takes 11h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Alicante to Bilbao is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs €35 - €120.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Alicante to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Alacant/Alicante Terminal and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
The distance between Alicante and Bilbao is 618 km. The road distance is 742.8 km.
The best way to get from Alicante to Bilbao without a car is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs €100 - €220.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Alicante to Bilbao, including transfers.
Alicante to Bilbao bus services, operated by Bilman, depart from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant station.
Alicante to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
The best way to get from Alicante to Bilbao is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €220 and takes 8h 47m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €75 and takes 11h 5m.
What companies run services between Alicante, Spain and Bilbao, Spain?
Volotea, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Bilbao-Abando via Madrid Chamartín in around 8h 47m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–110
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–230
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Bilbao Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–110
Flights from Valencia Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €19–130
Flights from Valencia Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–130
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- 902 999 748
- Website
- Bilman
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–75
- Website
- Bilman
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Booking & Getting There
Alicante to Bilbao bus services, operated by Bilman, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Alicante to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alicante to Bilbao is 743 km. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Alicante to Bilbao.
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