What is the cheapest way to get from Bilbao to El Escorial?

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to El Escorial is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bilbao to El Escorial?

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to El Escorial is to fly and train which takes 4h 14m and costs €40 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and El Escorial?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to El Escorial. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiño via Avenida De América, Cibeles and Intercambiador Moncloa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and El Escorial?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to El Escorial. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at El Escorial via Valladolid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Bilbao to El Escorial?

The distance between Bilbao and El Escorial is 450 km. The road distance is 389.8 km.

How do I travel from Bilbao to El Escorial without a car?

The best way to get from Bilbao to El Escorial without a car is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs €35 - €60.

How long does it take to get from Bilbao to El Escorial?

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Bilbao to El Escorial, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to El Escorial bus from?

Bilbao to El Escorial bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to El Escorial train from?

Bilbao to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.

Train or bus from Bilbao to El Escorial?

The best way to get from Bilbao to El Escorial is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can train via Valladolid, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Bilbao to El Escorial bus arrive?

Bilbao to El Escorial bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.

Where does the Bilbao to El Escorial train arrive?

Bilbao to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Valladolid station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to El Escorial?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to El Escorial is 390 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Bilbao to El Escorial.

How do I get a train ticket from Bilbao to El Escorial?

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Bilbao to El Escorial - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to El Escorial by bus, train (Renfe), car, plane, or train

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1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - Bil-Mad / ...
2. Take the bus from Intercambiador Moncloa to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiñobus 661 / ...
6h 18m
€39–56
Train via Valladolid (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Valladolidtrain Alv
2. Take the train from Valladolid to El Escorialtrain 18012 / ...
6h 22m
€67–104
Drive 389.8 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to El Escorialcar 389.8 km
4h 31m
€62–90
Fly from Bilbao Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BIO - MAD
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to El Escorialtrain
4h 14m
€42–169
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Miranda De Ebrotrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Miranda De Ebro to El Escorialtrain 18014 / ...
7h 23m
€63–105
Bus to Santander Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane SDR - MAD
3. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to El Escorialtrain
5h 4m
€68–257
Bus to Pamplona Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Pamplona / Iruñabus
2. Fly from Pamplona Airport (PNA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane PNA - MAD
3. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to El Escorialtrain
6h 24m
€71–390
Bus to San Sebastián Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane EAS - MAD
3. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to El Escorialtrain
6h 12m
€62–333

Bilbao to El Escorial by bus

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Distance: 449.5 km
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and El Escorial, Madrid, Spain?

You can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiño via Madrid, Avenida de América, Avenida De América, Cibeles - Casa De América, Cibeles, Moncloa, and Intercambiador Moncloa in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to El Escorial via Valladolid in around 6h 22m.

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