There are 5 ways to get from Bilbao to Atapuerca by train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Burgos Rosa De Limatrain Alv
2h 54m€54–76Drive 146.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Bilbao to Atapuercacar 146.6 km
1h 33m€24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Burgosbus ALSA - Bil-Mad / ...
3h 10m€27–46Train via Miranda de Ebro (Renfe)
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Miranda De Ebrotrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Miranda De Ebro to Burgos Rosa De Limatrain Ic / ...
3h 18m€53–76Bus via Bilbao Estación Intermodal
- Take the bus from Bilbao Estación Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Burgosbus
5h 5m€28–41
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Atapuerca is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Atapuerca is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Atapuerca. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Quintanapalla via Estación de autobuses de Burgos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Atapuerca. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Burgos Rosa De Lima via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Bilbao and Atapuerca is 206 km. The road distance is 146.6 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Atapuerca without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €50 - €80.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Bilbao to Atapuerca, including transfers.
Bilbao to Atapuerca bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Atapuerca train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Atapuerca is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €50 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Atapuerca, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Bilbao-Abando to Burgos Rosa De Lima 5 times a day. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Burgos every 4 hours. Tickets cost €12–26 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Burgos Rosa De Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Miranda De Ebro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Miranda De Ebro to Burgos Rosa De Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Burgos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–26
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +34 900 92 91 92
- [email protected]
- Website
- monbus.es
Bus from Bilbao Estación Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Burgos
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.monbus.es/en
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Atapuerca bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Burgos station.
Bilbao to Atapuerca train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Burgos Rosa De Lima station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Atapuerca is 147 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Bilbao to Atapuerca.
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