There are 3 ways to get from Bilbao to Atapuerca by train (Renfe), bus, or car
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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 Zalduendo 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 €29 - €45 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 twice daily. Tickets cost €24–40 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 €13–21 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Burgos Rosa De Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Burgos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- ALSA
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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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