There are 5 ways to get from Bilbao to Alicante (Region) by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane BIO - ALC
3h 15m€95–192Bus via Zaragoza
cheapest- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragozabus ALSA - Sder-Barna / ...
- Take the bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus Vac-133
13h 38m€69–119Train
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Ave
8h 2m€136–263Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus
12h 38m€72–79Drive 719.3 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Alicante (Region)car 719.3 km
7h 41m€112–161
Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Alicante (Region) is to bus which costs €70 - €80 and takes 12h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Alicante (Region) is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs €90 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Alicante (Region). However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Jijona via Reyes Católicos 47 and Mutxamel - Alicante 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Alicante (Region). However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Bilbao and Alicante (Region) is 632 km. The road distance is 719.3 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Alicante (Region) without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs €130 - €270.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Bilbao to Alicante (Region), including transfers.
Bilbao to Alicante (Region) bus services, operated by Bilman, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Alicante (Region) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Alicante (Region) is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs €90 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €270 and takes 8h 2m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €80 and takes 12h 38m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Alicante (Region), Spain?
Volotea, Vueling Airlines, and Iberia fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Alicante (Region) via Madrid Chamartín and Alacant/Alicante Terminal in around 8h 2m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–110
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–110
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–220
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–110
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–110
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–220
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €16–80
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- 902 999 748
- Website
- Bilman
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–75
- Website
- Bilman
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 900 202 777
- [email protected]
- Website
- jimenezmovilidad.es
Bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Schedules at
- jimenezmovilidad.es
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Booking & Getting There
Bilbao to Alicante (Region) bus services, operated by Bilman, arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant station.
Bilbao to Alicante (Region) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Alicante (Region) is 719 km. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Bilbao to Alicante (Region).
There are 4292+ hotels available in Alicante (Region).