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How to get fromBarcelona to Bilbao (Madrid Metro)by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Bilbao (Madrid Metro) by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train Ave
    3h 33m
    €57–162
  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Barcelone to Madridrideshare rideshare 612.6 km
    7h 35m
    €27–29
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid Interc. Plaza Castillabus bus ALSA - Ba-Z-Ma
    7h 58m
    €54–77
  4. Drive 609.5 km

    1. Drive from Barcelona to Bilbao (Madrid Metro)car car 609.5 km
    6h 6m
    €96–138
  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane BCN - MAD
    3h 27m
    €54–150

Barcelona to Bilbao (Madrid Metro) by train, foot, and bus

Calendar619Weekly Services
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€57Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Bilbao (Madrid Metro), Spain?

Renfe AVE operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €90–160 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla once daily. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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