There are 3 ways to get from Bilbao to Araia by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteizbus A/3714 / ...
- Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Araiabus L5
2h 46m€9–19Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Miranda De Ebrotrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Miranda De Ebro to Arayatrain Re / ...
3h 39m€33–46Drive 96.3 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Araiacar 96.3 km
1h 1m€16–23
Bilbao to Araia by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Araia is to bus which costs €8 - €20 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Araia is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Araia. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Araia via Vitoria-Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Araia. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Araya via Miranda De Ebro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Bilbao and Araia is 104 km. The road distance is 96.3 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Araia without a car is to bus which takes 2h 46m and costs €8 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Bilbao to Araia, including transfers.
Bilbao to Araia bus services, operated by Autobuses La Union, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Araia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Araia is to bus which takes 2h 46m and costs €8 - €20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 3h 39m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Araia, Basque Country, Spain?
You can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Araia via Vitoria-Gasteiz in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Araia via Miranda De Ebro and Araya in around 3h 39m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Miranda De Ebro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Miranda De Ebro to Araya
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 94 476 50 07
- Website
- Autobuses La Union
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–15
- Website
- Autobuses La Union
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Booking & Getting There
Bilbao to Araia bus services, operated by Autobuses La Union, arrive at Vitoria-Gasteiz station.
Bilbao to Araia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Miranda De Ebro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Araia is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Bilbao to Araia.
There are 92+ hotels available in Araia.