There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Elche by plane, bus, train (Renfe, Ouigo), car, or train (Renfe)
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, bus
best- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane BIO - ALC
- Take the bus from Aeropuerto 2 to Universitat - Estació Autobusosbus
4h€44–115Train via Madrid
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Ave
8h 39m€108–229Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santa Polabus
11h 45m€72–83Drive 751 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Elchecar 751 km
7h 52m€120–173Bus to Santander Airport, fly
- 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
4h 27m€95–251Bus to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, fly
- 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
4h€111–338Train (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
8h 51m€135–229Bus 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
11h 50m€68–110
Bilbao to Elche by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Elche is to fly and bus which costs €40 - €120 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Elche is to fly and bus which takes 4h and costs €40 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Elche. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Estación de tren Elche/Elx Carrús via Santa Pola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Elche. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Elche/Elx-Parc via Madrid Chamartín and Alicante/Alacant-Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Bilbao and Elche is 621 km. The road distance is 751 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Elche without a car is to train via Madrid which takes 8h 39m and costs €100 - €230.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Bilbao to Elche, including transfers.
Bilbao to Elche bus services, operated by Bilman, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Elche train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Elche is to train via Madrid which takes 8h 39m and costs €100 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €85 and takes 11h 45m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Elche, Spain?
You can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Elche/Elx-Parc via Madrid Chamartín, Alacant/Alicante Terminal, and Alicante/Alacant-Terminal in around 8h 39m. Alternatively, Bilman operates a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santa Pola twice daily. Tickets cost €70–80 and the journey takes 10h 45m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–110
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €35–110
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €35–110
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
- €55–200
Flights from Santander Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–240
- 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
- €60–95
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Burgos Rosa De Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 91 272 28 32
- [email protected]
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Aeropuerto 2 to Universitat - Estació Autobusos
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Schedules at
- elche.avanzagrupo.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Elche bus services, operated by Bilman, arrive at Santa Pola station.
Bilbao to Elche train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Elche is 751 km. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from Bilbao to Elche.
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