There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Chamberí by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, plane, 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.
Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
4h 41m€62–89Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bilbao to Madrid395.1 km
4h 47m€20–22Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - Bil-Mad / ...
4h 45m€30–55Fly from Bilbao Airport
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BIO - MAD
2h 49m€33–155Bus via Haro
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Harobus L17
- Take the bus from Haro to Madrid Avenida de Américabus
5h 40m€33–62Drive 392.4 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Chamberícar 392.4 km
3h 53m€61–88Bus 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 39m€84–281Bus 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 58m€72–397
Bilbao to Chamberí by train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Chamberí is to rideshare which costs €20 - €22 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Chamberí is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs €30 - €160.
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.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Chamberí. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Bilbao and Chamberí is 493 km. The road distance is 392.4 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Chamberí without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €60 - €90.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Bilbao to Chamberí, including transfers.
Bilbao to Chamberí bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Chamberí train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Chamberí is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €60 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 4h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €30 - €160 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Chamberí, 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
- €30–120
Flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–210
Flights from Pamplona Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–370
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- 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 and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €23–210
- 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 Haro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Schedules at
- alavabus.eus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Pamplona / Iruña
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact 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 Chamberí bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Bilbao to Chamberí train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Chamberí is 392 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Bilbao to Chamberí.
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