There are 9 ways to get from Bilbao to Saint Sebastian (Bernini) by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or rideshare
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
4h 56m€63–96Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bilbao to Madrid395.1 km
4h 56m€20–22Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - Bil-Mad / ...
5h 11m€35–49Drive 393.7 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Saint Sebastian (Bernini)car 393.7 km
3h 54m€63–90Fly from Bilbao Airport
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BIO - MAD
3h 7m€39–157Bus via Haro
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Harobus L17
- Take the bus from Haro to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus
6h 6m€33–64Bus 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 57m€65–245Bus 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 17m€68–378Bus 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 6m€59–321
Bilbao to Saint Sebastian (Bernini) by train and foot (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Saint Sebastian (Bernini) is to rideshare which costs €20 - €22 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Saint Sebastian (Bernini) is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs €35 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Saint Sebastian (Bernini). However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Cibeles - Casa De América via Avenida De América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Saint Sebastian (Bernini). However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Sol via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Bilbao and Saint Sebastian (Bernini) is 498 km. The road distance is 393.7 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Saint Sebastian (Bernini) without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €60 - €100.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Bilbao to Saint Sebastian (Bernini), including transfers.
Bilbao to Saint Sebastian (Bernini) bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Saint Sebastian (Bernini) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Saint Sebastian (Bernini) is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €60 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 11m, you could also fly, which costs €35 - €160 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Saint Sebastian (Bernini), 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
- €30–190
Flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Vigo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30–190
Flights from Pamplona Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–360
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–290
- 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.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
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- 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
- +34 945 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.com
Rideshare from Bilbao to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–22
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Saint Sebastian (Bernini) bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Bilbao to Saint Sebastian (Bernini) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Saint Sebastian (Bernini) is 394 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Bilbao to Saint Sebastian (Bernini).
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bilbao and Saint Sebastian (Bernini). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.