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How to get fromAlicante to Bilbaoby plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Alicante to Bilbao by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport

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    1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane ALC - BIO
    3h 19m
    €42–108

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Madrid Chamartíntrain train Ave
    2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abandotrain train Alv
    8h 47m
    €106–227

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alicante to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    11h 5m
    €65–75

  4. Drive 742.8 km

    1. Drive from Alicante to Bilbaocar car 742.8 km
    7h 51m
    €118–171

  5. Train to Valencia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nordtrain train
    2. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane VLC - BIO
    5h 24m
    €58–172

  6. Bus via Zaragoza

    1. Take the bus from Alicante 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 / ...
    12h 30m
    €65–109

Alicante to Bilbao by train

Calendar26Weekly Trains
Duration8h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 617.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Alicante, Spain and Bilbao, Spain?

Vueling Airlines, Volotea, and two other airlines fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Bilbao-Abando via Madrid Chamartín in around 8h 47m.

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