There are 9 ways to get from Bilbao to Ferrol by bus, train (Renfe), 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.
Bus via Santander
best- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
- Take the bus from Santander to A Coruñabus
- Take the bus from A Coruña to Ferrolbus
9h 20m€47–90Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bilbao to Ferrol518.2 km
5h 58m€29–40Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Bilbao to Santandertrain
- Take the train from Santander to Oviedo/Uviéutrain
- Take the train from Oviedo/Uviéu to Ferroltrain
18h 22m€49–122Fly Bilbao Airport to A Coruña Airport, bus
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to A Coruña Airport (LCG)plane BIO - LCG
- Take the bus from A Coruña to Ferrolbus
7h 34m€81–271Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to A Coruña/La Coruña E.A.bus ALSA - Irun-Tuy / ...
- Take the bus from A Coruña to Ferrolbus A Coruña / ...
11h 26m€57–89Drive 519.2 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Ferrolcar 519.2 km
5h 13m€83–120Fly Bilbao Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport, bus
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ)plane BIO - SCQ
- Take the bus from Santiago de Compostela, Aeropuerto de Santiago to Ferrolbus
5h 30m€74–263Bus to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, fly to A Coruña Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Bolueta to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteizbus
- Fly from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT) to A Coruña Airport (LCG)plane VIT - LCG
- Take the bus from A Coruña to Ferrolbus
9h 39m€108–404Bus to Santander Airport, fly to A Coruña Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to A Coruña Airport (LCG)plane SDR - LCG
- Take the bus from A Coruña to Ferrolbus
8h 6m€172–377
Bilbao to Ferrol by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Ferrol is to rideshare which costs €29 - €40 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Ferrol is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Ferrol. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Ferrol via Santander and A Coruña. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Ferrol. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Ferrol via Santander and Oviedo/Uviéu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 22m.
The distance between Bilbao and Ferrol is 619 km. The road distance is 519.2 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Ferrol without a car is to bus via Santander which takes 9h 20m and costs €45 - €90.
It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Bilbao to Ferrol, including transfers.
Bilbao to Ferrol bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Ferrol train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Ferrol is to bus via Santander which takes 9h 20m and costs €45 - €90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €130 and takes 18h 22m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Ferrol, Spain?
You can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Ferrol via Estación de autobuses de Santander, Santander, and A Coruña in around 9h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bilbao to Ferrol via Santander and Oviedo/Uviéu in around 18h 22m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to A Coruña Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–120
Flights from Bilbao Airport to A Coruña Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–270
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €85–350
Flights from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport to A Coruña Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €95–460
Flights from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport to A Coruña Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–550
Flights from Santander Airport to A Coruña Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–450
Flights from Santander Airport to A Coruña Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–310
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Bilbao to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–23
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santander to Oviedo/Uviéu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Oviedo/Uviéu to Ferrol
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–60
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to A Coruña/La Coruña E.A.
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Bilbao to Ferrol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Ferrol bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Bilbao to Ferrol train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santander station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Ferrol is 519 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Bilbao to Ferrol.
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