There are 6 ways to get from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Madrid by plane, bus, train (Renfe), rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BIO - MAD
1h 25m€40–152Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - Bil-Mad / ...
6h 7m€32–57Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
6h 18m€63–100Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bilbao-BIO to Madrid403.8 km
4h 9mDrive 403.8 km
- Drive from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Madridcar 403.8 km
4h 9m€64–92Bus via Haro
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Harobus L17
- Take the bus from Haro to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus
7h 15m€33–64
Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Madrid by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Madrid is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Madrid is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs €40 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Aireportua/Aeropuerto and arriving at Madrid, Avenida de América via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Euskalduna and arriving at Madrid Chamartín via Bilbao-Abando. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Bilbao Airport (BIO) and Madrid is 328 km. The road distance is 403.8 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Madrid without a car is to bus which takes 6h 7m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Madrid, including transfers.
Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Madrid is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs €40 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 7m, you could also train, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Bilbao Airport (BIO), Spain and Madrid, Spain?
Iberia and Air Europa fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de América hourly. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–95
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 945 18 20 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- alavabus.eus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Haro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Schedules at
- alavabus.eus
- Phone
- +34 900 202 777
- [email protected]
- Website
- jimenezmovilidad.es
Bus from Haro to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Schedules at
- taquilla.jimenezmovilidad.es
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Madrid is 404 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Madrid.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bilbao Airport (BIO) and Madrid. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.