There are 7 ways to get from Bilbao to Chamartín by plane, train (Renfe), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Bilbao Airport
best- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BIO - MAD
2h 32m€33–144Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - Bil-Mad / ...
4h 45m€30–55Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
4h 35m€60–90Drive 387.9 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Chamartíncar 387.9 km
3h 47m€64–92Bus 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 40m€89–280Bus 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
4h 59m€72–396Bus via Haro
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Harobus L17
- Take the bus from Haro to Madrid Avenida de Américabus
5h 40m€33–62
Bilbao to Chamartín by train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Chamartín is to bus via Haro which costs €30 - €65 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Chamartín is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs €30 - €150.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Madrid, Avenida de América. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Madrid Chamartín. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Bilbao and Chamartín is 333 km. The road distance is 387.9 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Chamartín without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €60 - €90.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Bilbao to Chamartín, including transfers.
Bilbao to Chamartín bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Chamartín train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Chamartín is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs €30 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 4h 35m, you could also bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Chamartín, Spain?
Iberia and Air Europa fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, 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.
- 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
- €35–240
Flights from Pamplona Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–360
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €75–240
- 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
- Phone
- +34 945 18 20 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- alavabus.eus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Pamplona / Iruña
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Schedules at
- alavabus.eus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Haro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Schedules at
- alavabus.eus
- Phone
- +34 900 202 777
- [email protected]
- Website
- jimenezmovilidad.es
Bus from Haro to Madrid Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Schedules at
- jimenezmovilidad.es
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Booking & Getting There
Bilbao to Chamartín bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Bilbao to Chamartín train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Chamartín is 388 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Bilbao to Chamartín.
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