There are 4 ways to get from Bilbao to Garabandal by bus, taxi, train (Renfe), or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Cabezon De La Salbus ALSA - Ir-B-S-Gi / ...
- Take the taxi from Cabezon De La Sal to Garabandaltaxi
3h 1m€42–62Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus ALSA - Irun-Stder / ...
- Take the bus from Torrelavega to Cosiobus ALSA - Sder-Sda
5h 1m€22–32Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Bilbao to Valdecillatrain
- Take the train from Valdecilla la Marga to Cabezón de la Saltrain C2
6h 4m€47–78Drive 165.5 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Garabandalcar 165.5 km
2h 13m€27–38
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Garabandal is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Garabandal is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Garabandal. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Cosio via Estación de autobuses de Santander and Torrelavega. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Garabandal. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Cabezón de la Sal via Valdecilla la Marga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Bilbao and Garabandal is 179 km. The road distance is 165.5 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Garabandal without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 1m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Bilbao to Garabandal, including transfers.
Bilbao to Garabandal bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Garabandal train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Garabandal is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €45 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Garabandal, Spain?
You can take a train from Bilbao to Garabandal via Valdecilla, Valdecilla la Marga, and Cabezón de la Sal in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Garabandal via Estación de autobuses de Santander, Torrelavega, and Cosio in around 5h 1m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Bilbao to Valdecilla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–23
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Valdecilla la Marga to Cabezón de la Sal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–11
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Cabezon De La Sal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Torrelavega to Cosio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- €30–45
Taxi Alvaro
- Phone
- +34 616 400 101
Taxi Sabina
- Phone
- +34 649 127 090
Taxis Ontaneda
- Phone
- +34 619 101 026
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Garabandal bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Bilbao to Garabandal train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Valdecilla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Garabandal is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Bilbao to Garabandal.
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