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How to get fromBilbao to Alicanteby plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Bilbao to Alicante by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, train, or car

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  1. Fly Bilbao Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport

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    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane BIO - ALC
    3h 40m
    €33–117

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain train Alv
    2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Ave
    7h 30m
    €102–218

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus bus
    10h 30m
    €65–75

  4. Rideshare

    1. Take the rideshare from Bilbao to Alicanterideshare rideshare 737.8 km
    8h 59m
    €47

  5. Bus to Santander Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus bus
    2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane SDR - ALC
    4h 7m
    €99–253

  6. Bus to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Bolueta to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteizbus bus
    2. Fly from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane VIT - ALC
    3h 40m
    €80–340

  7. Fly Bilbao Airport to Valencia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane plane BIO - VLC
    2. Take the train from Estació del Nord to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train
    6h 13m
    €52–172

  8. Bus via Zaragoza

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragozabus bus ALSA - Sder-Barna / ...
    2. Take the bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus bus Vac-133
    11h 30m
    €66–114

  9. Drive  739.4 km

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Alicantecar car 739.4 km
    7h 53m
    €120–174

Bilbao to Alicante by train

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Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 618.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

Volotea, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Madrid Chamartín in around 7h 30m.

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