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How to get fromBilbao to Catralby train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, plane, train, or train (Renfe)

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There are 10 ways to get from Bilbao to Catral by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, plane, train, or train (Renfe)

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  1. Train via Madrid

    best
    1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain train Alv
    2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Elche Av/Elx Avtrain train 6574 / ...
    9h 35m
    €100–215

  2. Fly Bilbao Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane BIO - ALC
    2. Take the train from Sant Gabriel to San Isidro-Albatera-Catraltrain train
    6h 2m
    €36–126

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Guardamar del Segurabus bus
    12h 45m
    €71–78

  4. Drive  762.6 km

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Catralcar car 762.6 km
    8h 2m
    €125–180

  5. Train (Renfe)

    1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Burgos Rosa De Limatrain train Alv
    2. Take the train from Burgos Rosa De Lima to Elche Av/Elx Avtrain train Ave
    9h 37m
    €136–230

  6. Train via Alicante

    1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain train Alv
    2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Ave
    10h 16m
    €107–227

  7. Bus via Madrid Airport (MAD)

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)bus bus ALSA - Bil-Mad / ...
    2. Take the bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Elchebus bus ALSA - Mad-Campoa
    13h 50m
    €73–117

  8. Bus to Santander Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus bus
    2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane SDR - ALC
    6h 29m
    €102–262

  9. Bus to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Bolueta to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteizbus bus
    2. Fly from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane VIT - ALC
    3. Take the train from Sant Gabriel to San Isidro-Albatera-Catraltrain train
    6h 2m
    €83–359

  10. Fly Bilbao Airport to Valencia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane plane BIO - VLC
    2. Take the train from Estació del Nord to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train
    9h
    €56–180

Bilbao to Catral by train and bus

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 960.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 35m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Catral, Spain?

You can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Catral via Madrid Chamartín, Elche Av/Elx Av, and Estación AVE Elx in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, Bilman operates a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Guardamar del Segura twice daily. Tickets cost €65–75 and the journey takes 11h 15m.

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