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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Train via Madrid
best- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Elche Av/Elx Avtrain 6574 / ...
9h 35m€99–214Fly Bilbao Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane BIO - ALC
- Take the train from Sant Gabriel to San Isidro-Albatera-Catraltrain
6h 2m€36–126Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Guardamar del Segurabus
12h 45m€71–78Drive 762.6 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Catralcar 762.6 km
8h 2m€125–180Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Burgos Rosa De Limatrain Alv
- Take the train from Burgos Rosa De Lima to Elche Av/Elx Avtrain Ave
9h 37m€136–230Train via Alicante
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Ave
10h 16m€106–226Bus via Madrid Airport (MAD)
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)bus ALSA - Bil-Mad / ...
- Take the bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Elchebus ALSA - Mad-Campoa
13h 50m€73–117Bus to Santander Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane SDR - ALC
6h 29m€102–262Bus to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao Bolueta to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteizbus
- Fly from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane VIT - ALC
- Take the train from Sant Gabriel to San Isidro-Albatera-Catraltrain
6h 2m€83–359Fly Bilbao Airport to Valencia Airport, train
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane BIO - VLC
- Take the train from Estació del Nord to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain
9h€56–180
Bilbao to Catral by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Catral is to bus which costs €70 - €80 and takes 12h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Catral is to fly and train which takes 6h 2m and costs €35 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Catral. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Catral via Guardamar del Segura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Catral. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Elche Av/Elx Av via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
The distance between Bilbao and Catral is 961 km. The road distance is 762.6 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Catral without a car is to train via Madrid which takes 9h 35m and costs €95 - €220.
It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Bilbao to Catral, including transfers.
Bilbao to Catral bus services, operated by Bilman, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Catral train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Catral is to train via Madrid which takes 9h 35m and costs €95 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €80 and takes 12h 45m.
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.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–110
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30–110
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €30–110
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–230
Flights from Santander Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Santander Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–250
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Valencia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €18–130
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Valencia Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €18–130
- 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
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Elche Av/Elx Av
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Sant Gabriel to San Isidro-Albatera-Catral
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Burgos Rosa De Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- 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
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Sant Gabriel to San Isidro-Albatera-Catral
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Estació del Nord to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- 902 999 748
- Website
- Bilman
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Guardamar del Segura
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–75
- Website
- Bilman
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Booking & Getting There
Bilbao to Catral bus services, operated by Bilman, arrive at Guardamar del Segura station.
Bilbao to Catral train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Catral is 763 km. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Bilbao to Catral.
There are 5032+ hotels available in Catral.





