There are 10 ways to get from Bilbao to Madrid Airport (MAD) by plane, train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly from Bilbao Airport
best- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BIO - MAD
2h 25m€37–153Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
5h€63–97Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - Bil-Mad / ...
5h 14m€39–54Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bilbao to Madrid-MAD384.6 km
3h 45mDrive 384.6 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Madrid Airport (MAD)car 384.6 km
3h 45m€61–87Bus 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 15m€68–241Bus 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
4h 35m€66–374Bus 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 24m€57–307Bus to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bilbao Bolueta to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteizbus
- Fly from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane VIT - MAD
2h 53m€68–285Bus via Haro
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Harobus L17
- Take the bus from Haro to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus
6h 9m€37–69
Bilbao to Madrid Airport (MAD) by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Madrid Airport (MAD) is to bus via Haro which costs €35 - €70 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Madrid Airport (MAD) is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs €35 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Madrid Airport (MAD). However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Aeropuerto T4 via Avenida De América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Madrid Airport (MAD). However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Madrid-Aeropuerto T4 via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Bilbao and Madrid Airport (MAD) is 338 km. The road distance is 384.6 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Madrid Airport (MAD) without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs €60 - €100.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Bilbao to Madrid Airport (MAD), including transfers.
Bilbao to Madrid Airport (MAD) bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Madrid Airport (MAD) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Madrid Airport (MAD) is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs €35 - €160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 5h, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain?
Iberia and Air Europa fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, 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.
- 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
- €55–350
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
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €60–210
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 945 18 20 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- alavabus.eus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Pamplona / Iruña
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Schedules at
- alavabus.eus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Haro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Schedules at
- alavabus.eus
- 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
- Phone
- +34 94 476 50 07
- Website
- Autobuses La Union
Bus from Bilbao Bolueta to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Autobuses La Union
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bilbao to Madrid-MAD
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Madrid Airport (MAD) bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Bilbao to Madrid Airport (MAD) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Madrid Airport (MAD) is 385 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Bilbao to Madrid Airport (MAD).
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bilbao and Madrid Airport (MAD). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.