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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to El Ferrol is to rideshare which costs €29 - €40 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to El Ferrol is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and El Ferrol?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to El Ferrol. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Ferrol via Vilalba E.A.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and El Ferrol?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to El Ferrol. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at El Ferrol via Segovia Guiomar and La Coruna-San Cristobal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.

How far is it from Bilbao to El Ferrol?

The distance between Bilbao and El Ferrol is 557 km. The road distance is 518.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to El Ferrol without a car is to bus via Vilalba which takes 10h 55m and costs €45 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Bilbao to El Ferrol, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Bilbao to El Ferrol?

The best way to get from Bilbao to El Ferrol is to bus via Vilalba which takes 10h 55m and costs €45 - €80. Alternatively, you can train via Segovia, which costs €120 - €190 and takes 10h 57m.

Where does the Bilbao to El Ferrol bus arrive?

Bilbao to El Ferrol bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at A Coruña/La Coruña E.A. station.

Where does the Bilbao to El Ferrol train arrive?

Bilbao to El Ferrol train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Segovia Guiomar station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to El Ferrol?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to El Ferrol is 519 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Bilbao to El Ferrol.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bilbao to El Ferrol?

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Where can I stay near El Ferrol?

There are 798+ hotels available in El Ferrol.

Can I share a ride from Bilbao to El Ferrol?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bilbao and El Ferrol. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Bilbao to El Ferrol - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and rideshare

There are 10 ways to get from Bilbao to El Ferrol by plane, bus, train (Renfe), rideshare, train, 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 Bilbao Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ)plane BIO - SCQ
2. Take the bus from Santiago de Compostela, Aeropuerto de Santiago to Ferrolbus
5h 30m
€73–273
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Bilbao to Ferrolrideshare 518.2 km
6h 6m
€29–40
Bus via Vilalba
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Villalbabus ALSA - Ir-Stgo
2. Take the bus from Vilalba E.A. to Ferrolbus Lugo
10h 55m
€49–76
Train via Segovia (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Segovia Guiomartrain Alv
2. Take the train from Segovia Guiomar to La Coruna-San Cristobaltrain
3. Take the train from La Coruna-San Cristobal to El Ferroltrain
10h 57m
€126–188
Fly Bilbao Airport to A Coruña Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to A Coruña Airport (LCG)plane BIO - LCG
2. Take the train from La Coruna-San Cristobal to El Ferroltrain
8h 14m
€86–276
Bus to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, fly to A Coruña Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Bolueta to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteizbus
2. Fly from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT) to A Coruña Airport (LCG)plane VIT - LCG
3. Take the train from La Coruna-San Cristobal to El Ferroltrain
10h 19m
€118–419
Bus to Santander Airport, fly to A Coruña Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to A Coruña Airport (LCG)plane SDR - LCG
3. Take the train from La Coruna-San Cristobal to El Ferroltrain
8h 46m
€177–382
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to A Coruña/La Coruña E.A.bus ALSA - Irun-Tuy / ...
2. Take the bus from A Coruña to Ferrolbus A Coruña / ...
11h 25m
€57–89
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Bilbao to Santandertrain
2. Take the train from Santander to Oviedo/Uviéutrain
3. Take the train from Oviedo/Uviéu to Ferroltrain
18h 22m
€49–116
Drive 518.5 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to El Ferrolcar 518.5 km
5h 12m
€84–121

Bilbao to El Ferrol by bus

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10h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 557 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and El Ferrol, Spain?

You can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Ferrol via Villalba and Vilalba E.A. in around 10h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to El Ferrol via Segovia Guiomar and La Coruna-San Cristobal in around 10h 57m.

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