There are 5 ways to get from Bilbao to Arca (Station) by plane, bus, train (Renfe), 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 Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ)plane BIO - SCQ
3h 27m€68–283Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lugobus ALSA - Irun-Tuy
- Take the bus from Lugo to Arca - O Pedrouzobus Lugo
11h€53–80Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Miranda De Ebrotrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Miranda De Ebro to Santiago De Compostelatrain Alv
11h 34m€95–141Drive 543.6 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Arca (Station)car 543.6 km
5h 40m€89–128Bus via Ourense
- Take the bus from Bilbao Estación Intermodal to Ourense - Estación de Autobusesbus
- Take the bus from Ourense Estación de Autobuses to Santiago de Compostela Estación de Autobusesbus
14h 4m€60–79
Bilbao to Arca (Station) by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Arca (Station) is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 11h.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Arca (Station) is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs €65 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Arca (Station). However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Arca - O Pedrouzo via Lugo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Arca (Station). However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Santiago De Compostela via Miranda De Ebro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.
The distance between Bilbao and Arca (Station) is 464 km. The road distance is 543.6 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Arca (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 11h and costs €50 - €80.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Bilbao to Arca (Station), including transfers.
Bilbao to Arca (Station) bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Arca (Station) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Arca (Station) is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs €65 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 11h, you could also train, which costs €95 - €150 and takes 11h 34m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Arca (Station), Spain?
Ulendo Airlink, Iberia, and Vueling Airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Arca - O Pedrouzo via Lugo in around 11h.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–310
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €90–310
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €15–85
- 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 Santiago De Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lugo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 900 92 91 92
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monbus
Bus from Lugo to Arca - O Pedrouzo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Monbus
Bus from Bilbao Estación Intermodal to Ourense - Estación de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €50–70
- Website
- Monbus
Bus from Ourense Estación de Autobuses to Santiago de Compostela Estación de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–10
- Website
- Monbus
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Booking & Getting There
Bilbao to Arca (Station) bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Lugo station.
Bilbao to Arca (Station) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Miranda De Ebro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Arca (Station) is 544 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Bilbao to Arca (Station).
There are 825+ hotels available in Arca (Station).