There are 9 ways to get from Bilbao to Botanical Garden by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, train, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
4h 58m€63–90Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bilbao to Madrid395.1 km
5h 4m€20–22Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - Bil-Mad / ...
5h 16m€35–54Drive 394.8 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Botanical Gardencar 394.8 km
3h 56m€65–93Fly from Bilbao Airport, train
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BIO - MAD
- Take the train from Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios to Madrid-Atocha Cercaníastrain
3h 27m€34–156Bus via Haro
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Harobus L17
- Take the bus from Haro to Madrid Avenida de Américabus
6h 27m€35–65Bus to Santander Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane SDR - MAD
3h 59m€95–282Bus to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bilbao Bolueta to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteizbus
- Fly from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane VIT - MAD
3h 37m€161–419Bus to Pamplona Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Pamplona / Iruñabus
- Fly from Pamplona Airport (PNA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane PNA - MAD
5h 23m€73–408
Bilbao to Botanical Garden by train and foot (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Botanical Garden is to rideshare which costs €20 - €22 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Botanical Garden is to fly and train which takes 3h 27m and costs €30 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Botanical Garden. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Puerta De Alcalá via Avenida De América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Botanical Garden. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Madrid-Atocha Cercanías via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Bilbao and Botanical Garden is 499 km. The road distance is 394.8 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Botanical Garden without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs €60 - €90.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Bilbao to Botanical Garden, including transfers.
Bilbao to Botanical Garden bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Botanical Garden train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Botanical Garden is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs €60 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 16m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Botanical Garden, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartín 3 times a day. Tickets cost €60–90 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de América hourly. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–120
Flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–240
Flights from Pamplona Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–380
- 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
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €39
- Website
- ALSA
- Aeropuerto de Santander
- €39
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Bilbao to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–22
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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Booking & Getting There
Bilbao to Botanical Garden bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Bilbao to Botanical Garden train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Botanical Garden is 395 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Bilbao to Botanical Garden.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bilbao and Botanical Garden. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













