There are 6 ways to get from Bilbao to Ribeira by plane, train (Renfe), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ)plane BIO - SCQ
3h 10m€122–318Bus via Santander
cheapest- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus ALSA - Irun-Stder / ...
- Take the bus from Santander to Santiago de Compostela - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 52m€55–100Train via Madrid (Renfe)
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago De Compostelatrain Ave
8h 43m€167–294Drive 579.6 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Ribeiracar 579.6 km
6h 3m€92–133Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostelabus ALSA - Bi-Stgo / ...
11h 37m€59–85Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Miranda De Ebrotrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Miranda De Ebro to Santiago De Compostelatrain Alv
11h 57m€94–153
Bilbao to Ribeira by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Ribeira is to bus via Santander which costs €50 - €100 and takes 10h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Ribeira is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs €120 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Ribeira. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Ponte Sarandón via Santander and Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Ribeira. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Santiago De Compostela via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
The distance between Bilbao and Ribeira is 495 km. The road distance is 579.6 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Ribeira without a car is to train via Madrid which takes 8h 43m and costs €160 - €300.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Bilbao to Ribeira, including transfers.
Bilbao to Ribeira bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Ribeira train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Ribeira is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs €120 - €320. Alternatively, you can train via Madrid, which costs €160 - €300 and takes 8h 43m, you could also bus via Santander, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 10h 52m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Ribeira, Spain?
Iberia and Vueling Airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Ribeira via Madrid Chamartín and Santiago De Compostela in around 8h 43m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–230
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–230
- 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 Santiago De Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Miranda De Ebro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Miranda De Ebro to Santiago De Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago De Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–150
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
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 Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Santander to Santiago de Compostela - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Ribeira bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Bilbao to Ribeira train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Ribeira is 580 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Bilbao to Ribeira.
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