There are 11 ways to get from Bilbao to La Carolina by bus, train (Renfe), car, plane, or train
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Bus via Madrid
best- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus ALSA - Bil-Mad
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to La Carolinabus 603 / ...
8h 55m€62–88Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Manzanaresbus Irun
- Take the bus from Manzanares to La Carolinabus 601
10h 34m€54–82Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Vilchestrain Ic / ...
9h 17m€112–173Drive 658.8 km
- Drive from Bilbao to La Carolinacar 658.8 km
6h 29m€104–151Fly Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BIO - MAD
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Valdepenastrain
- Take the bus from Valdepeñas to La Carolinabus
8h 18m€74–211Train, bus
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Valdepenastrain
- Take the bus from Valdepeñas to La Carolinabus 601
10h 3m€98–149Fly Bilbao Airport to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport, bus
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX)plane BIO - GRX
- Take the bus from Granada Estación de Autobuses to Jaenbus
- Take the bus from Jaén to La Carolinabus
8h 35m€81–217Fly Bilbao Airport to Seville Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane BIO - SVQ
- Take the train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Cordoba-Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Cordoba to Bailenbus
8h 1m€65–201Fly Bilbao Airport to Málaga Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane BIO - AGP
- Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Cordoba-Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Cordoba to Bailenbus
8h 17m€64–197Bus to Santander Airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, train, bus
- 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
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Valdepenastrain
- Take the bus from Valdepeñas to La Carolinabus
9h 8m€105–299Fly Bilbao Airport to Valencia Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane BIO - VLC
- Take the train from Estació del Nord to Valdepenastrain
- Take the bus from Valdepeñas to La Carolinabus
10h 23m€98–228
Bilbao to La Carolina by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to La Carolina is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to La Carolina is to drive which takes 6h 29m and costs €100 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to La Carolina. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at La Carolina via Estación Sur de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to La Carolina. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Vilches via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
The distance between Bilbao and La Carolina is 669 km. The road distance is 658.8 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to La Carolina without a car is to bus via Madrid which takes 8h 55m and costs €60 - €90.
It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Bilbao to La Carolina, including transfers.
Bilbao to La Carolina bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to La Carolina train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to La Carolina is to bus via Madrid which takes 8h 55m and costs €60 - €90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €180 and takes 9h 17m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and La Carolina, Andalusia, Spain?
You can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to La Carolina via Estación Sur de Autobuses in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to La Carolina via Madrid Chamartín and Vilches in around 9h 17m.
- 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 Bilbao Airport to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–170
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–200
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Seville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–130
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Seville Airport via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–110
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Seville Airport via Santiago de Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–130
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–120
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Málaga Airport via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–110
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Málaga Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €30–120
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 Bilbao Airport to Valencia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €24–140
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Valencia Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €24–120
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–100
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–200
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–170
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–200
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Seville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–130
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Seville Airport via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–110
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Seville Airport via Santiago de Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–130
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–120
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Málaga Airport via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–110
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Málaga Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €30–120
Flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–200
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Valencia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €24–140
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Valencia Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €24–120
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–140
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Seville Airport via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–160
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Málaga Airport via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–140
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Seville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €25–110
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €25–120
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Valencia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €21–130
- 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
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Vilches
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Valdepenas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
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
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Valdepenas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Cordoba-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Cordoba-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Valdepenas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Estació del Nord to Valdepenas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Cordoba-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Cordoba-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Cordoba-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–26
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Cordoba-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- ouigo.com
Train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Cordoba-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Cordoba-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Granada Estación de Autobuses to Jaen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Cordoba to Bailen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Cordoba to Bailen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- 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
- +34 984 689 912
- [email protected]
- Website
- samar.es
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to La Carolina
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Schedules at
- samar.es
Bus from Valdepeñas to La Carolina
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- samar.es
Bus from Valdepeñas to La Carolina
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- samar.es
Bus from Manzanares to La Carolina
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Schedules at
- samar.es
Bus from Jaén to La Carolina
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Schedules at
- samar.es
Bus from Valdepeñas to La Carolina
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- samar.es
Bus from Valdepeñas to La Carolina
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- samar.es
- Phone
- +34 915 304 417
- [email protected]
- Website
- socibusventas.es
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Manzanares
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://socibusventas.es/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to La Carolina bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Bilbao to La Carolina train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to La Carolina is 659 km. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Bilbao to La Carolina.
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