What is the cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Alfaro?

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Alfaro is to bus via Bilbao Intermodal which costs €14 - €24 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Bilbao to Alfaro?

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Alfaro is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Alfaro?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Alfaro. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Alfaro via Logroño Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Alfaro?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Alfaro. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Alfaro via Calahorra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Alfaro?

The distance between Bilbao and Alfaro is 212 km. The road distance is 204.8 km.

How do I travel from Bilbao to Alfaro without a car?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Alfaro without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 36m and costs €17 - €27.

How long does it take to get from Bilbao to Alfaro?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Bilbao to Alfaro, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Alfaro bus from?

Bilbao to Alfaro bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Alfaro train from?

Bilbao to Alfaro train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.

Train or bus from Bilbao to Alfaro?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Alfaro is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €30 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Bilbao to Alfaro bus arrive?

Bilbao to Alfaro bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Logroño station.

Where does the Bilbao to Alfaro train arrive?

Bilbao to Alfaro train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Calahorra station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Alfaro?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Alfaro is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Bilbao to Alfaro.

How do I get a train ticket from Bilbao to Alfaro?

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Where can I stay near Alfaro?

There are 215+ hotels available in Alfaro.

Bilbao to Alfaro - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bilbao to Alfaro by bus, train, train (Renfe), or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Logroño Bus Stationbus L17
2. Take the train from Logrono to Alfarotrain Re / ...
3h 36m
€17–26
Bus via Bilbao Intermodal
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Logroño Bus Stationbus L17
2. Take the bus from Logroño Bus Station to Alfarobus Vac-235
4h
€14–23
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Calahorratrain Alv
4h 48m
€30–47
Drive 204.8 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Alfarocar 204.8 km
2h 7m
€33–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Logroñobus ALSA - Sder-Barn. / ...
2. Take the bus from Logroño Bus Station to Alfarobus Vac-235
3h 45m
€18–29

Bilbao to Alfaro by bus and train

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3h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 211.8 km
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Alfaro, La Rioja, Spain?

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Bilbao-Abando to Calahorra once daily. Tickets cost €28–45 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Alfaro via Logroño Bus Station in around 3h 45m.

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