There are 9 ways to get from Bilbao to Gran Vía by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, plane, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
4h 47m€63–96Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bilbao to Madrid395.1 km
4h 47m€20–22Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - Bil-Mad / ...
5h 2m€35–49Fly from Bilbao Airport
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BIO - MAD
2h 57m€39–158Bus via Haro
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Harobus L17
- Take the bus from Haro to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus
6h 36m€33–65Drive 394.2 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Gran Víacar 394.2 km
3h 55m€63–90Bus to Santander Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane SDR - MAD
3h 47m€70–246Bus to Pamplona Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Pamplona / Iruñabus
- Fly from Pamplona Airport (PNA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane PNA - MAD
5h 8m€68–379Bus to San Sebastián Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
- Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane EAS - MAD
4h 57m€59–312
Bilbao to Gran Vía by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Gran Vía is to rideshare which costs €20 - €22 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Gran Vía is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs €35 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Gran Vía. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Cibeles - Casa De América via Avenida De América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Gran Vía. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Sol via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Bilbao and Gran Vía is 497 km. The road distance is 394.2 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Gran Vía without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €60 - €100.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Bilbao to Gran Vía, including transfers.
Bilbao to Gran Vía bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Gran Vía train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Gran Vía is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €60 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 2m, you could also fly, which costs €35 - €160 and takes 2h 57m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Gran Vía, Madrid, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartín 4 times a day. Tickets cost €60–95 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de América hourly. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–100
Flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–200
Flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Vigo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30–200
Flights from Pamplona Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–360
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–270
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +34 945 18 20 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- alavabus.eus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Haro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Schedules at
- alavabus.eus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Pamplona / Iruña
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Schedules at
- alavabus.eus
- Phone
- +34 900 202 777
- [email protected]
- Website
- jimenezmovilidad.es
Bus from Haro to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Schedules at
- taquilla.jimenezmovilidad.es
- Phone
- +34 900 121 400
- [email protected]
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Schedules at
- gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com
- Book at
- online.pesa.net
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bilbao to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–22
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Gran Vía bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Bilbao to Gran Vía train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Gran Vía is 394 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Bilbao to Gran Vía.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bilbao and Gran Vía. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.