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How to get fromBilbao to Rivas-Vaciamadridby train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Rivas-Vaciamadrid by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Renfe)

    best
    1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain train Alv
    5h 28m
    €64–101

  2. Bus via Haro

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Harobus bus L17
    2. Take the bus from Haro to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus bus
    6h 26m
    €34–66

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus bus ALSA - Bil-Mad
    5h 38m
    €36–51

  4. Drive 411.8 km

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Rivas-Vaciamadridcar car 411.8 km
    4h 1m
    €65–94

  5. Fly from Bilbao Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane BIO - MAD
    2. Take the train from Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios to Madrid-Atocha Cercaníastrain train
    3. Take the bus from Estación De Atocha to Ctra.A3-Est.Rivas Vaciamadridbus bus
    3h 50m
    €41–161

  6. Bus to Santander Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus bus
    2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane SDR - MAD
    4h 40m
    €72–249

  7. Bus to Pamplona Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Pamplona / Iruñabus bus
    2. Fly from Pamplona Airport (PNA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane PNA - MAD
    6h
    €70–382

  8. Bus to San Sebastián Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus
    2. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane EAS - MAD
    5h 50m
    €61–315

Bilbao to Rivas-Vaciamadrid by train and subway (Renfe)

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 519.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Rivas-Vaciamadrid, 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 Estación Sur de Autobuses once daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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