There are 9 ways to get from Bilbao to Madrid Atocha Station by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, train, or rideshare
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
4h 57m€63–96Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bilbao to Madrid395.1 km
5h 12m€20–22Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - Bil-Mad / ...
5h 20m€36–50Drive 395.6 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Madrid Atocha Stationcar 395.6 km
3h 57m€62–90Fly from Bilbao Airport, train
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BIO - MAD
- Take the train from Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios to Madrid-Atocha Cercaníastrain
3h 8m€39–158Bus via Haro
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Harobus L17
- Take the bus from Haro to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus
6h 24m€34–65Bus 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 58m€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 19m€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
5h 7m€59–312
Bilbao to Madrid Atocha Station by train and foot (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Madrid Atocha Station is to rideshare which costs €20 - €22 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Madrid Atocha Station is to fly and train which takes 3h 8m and costs €35 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Madrid Atocha Station. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Alfonso XII - Estación De Atocha via Avenida De América and Puerta De Alcalá. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Madrid Atocha Station. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Madrid-Atocha Cercanías via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Bilbao and Madrid Atocha Station is 499 km. The road distance is 395.6 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Madrid Atocha Station without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €60 - €100.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Bilbao to Madrid Atocha Station, including transfers.
Bilbao to Madrid Atocha Station bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Madrid Atocha Station train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Madrid Atocha Station is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €60 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Madrid Atocha Station, 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
- €55–350
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
- 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
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios to Madrid-Atocha Cercanías
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
- 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 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.es
Rideshare from Bilbao to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–22
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Madrid Atocha Station bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Bilbao to Madrid Atocha Station train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Madrid Atocha Station is 396 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Bilbao to Madrid Atocha Station.
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