There are 7 ways to get from Bilbao to València by plane, train, train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Fly from Bilbao Airport, train
best- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BIO - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Matarótrain
4h 42m€36–139Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona-Santstrain Alv
8h 38m€88–138Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus Alsa / ...
8h 49m€56–82Drive 602.8 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Valènciacar 602.8 km
6h 25m€95–137Bus to Santander Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SDR - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Matarótrain
5h 27m€53–207Bus to San Sebastián Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
- Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane EAS - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Matarótrain
6h 26m€57–233Train, bus
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the bus from Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses to Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
13h 34m€50–89
Bilbao to València by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to València is to train and bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 13h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to València is to fly and train which takes 4h 42m and costs €35 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to València. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Mataró Poligon Ind. Les Hortes via Barcelona Plaça de Tetuán. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to València. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Mataró via Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Bilbao and València is 535 km. The road distance is 602.8 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to València without a car is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs €85 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Bilbao to València, including transfers.
Bilbao to València bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to València train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to València is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs €85 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 8h 49m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and València, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona-Sants twice daily. Tickets cost €80–130 and the journey takes 7h 11m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 3 times a day. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–120
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €24–120
Flights from Santander Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–170
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–180
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Phone
- +34 900 41 00 41
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
Train from Barcelona Sants to Mataró
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–11
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
Train from Barcelona Sants to Mataró
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–11
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
Train from Barcelona Sants to Mataró
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–11
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Euskotren
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- 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
- +34 900 121 400
- [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
- +34 900 92 91 92
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monbus
Bus from Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses to Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Monbus
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to València bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Bilbao to València train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to València is 603 km. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Bilbao to València.
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