There are 5 ways to get from Bilbao to Villafranca del Bierzo by bus, train (Renfe), car, or train
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Bus via Burgos
best- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Burgosbus ALSA - Bil-Mad / ...
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Villafranca Del Bierzobus Alsa
7h 10m€40–61Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Miranda De Ebrotrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Miranda De Ebro to Ponferradatrain Alv
8h 22m€65–104Drive 454.5 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Villafranca del Bierzocar 454.5 km
4h 23m€72–103Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Ponferradabus ALSA - Bi-Stgo
8h 11m€41–64Train, bus
- Take the train from Bilbao la Concordia to La Asunción Universidadtrain C4
- Take the bus from Leon to Villafranca Del Bierzobus ALSA - Leon-Villf
12h 34m€41–99
Bilbao to Villafranca del Bierzo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Villafranca del Bierzo is to bus via Burgos which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Villafranca del Bierzo is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Villafranca del Bierzo. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Villafranca Del Bierzo via Estación de autobuses de Burgos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Villafranca del Bierzo. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Ponferrada via Miranda De Ebro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
The distance between Bilbao and Villafranca del Bierzo is 464 km. The road distance is 454.5 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Villafranca del Bierzo without a car is to bus via Burgos which takes 7h 10m and costs €35 - €65.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Bilbao to Villafranca del Bierzo, including transfers.
Bilbao to Villafranca del Bierzo bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Villafranca del Bierzo train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Villafranca del Bierzo is to bus via Burgos which takes 7h 10m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 8h 22m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Villafranca del Bierzo, Spain?
You can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Villafranca Del Bierzo via Estación de autobuses de Burgos in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Villafranca del Bierzo via Miranda De Ebro, Ponferrada, and Ponferrada - Av. del Castillo in around 8h 22m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Miranda De Ebro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Miranda De Ebro to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Bilbao la Concordia to La Asunción Universidad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–80
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Burgos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Villafranca Del Bierzo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Leon to Villafranca Del Bierzo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Villafranca del Bierzo bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Burgos station.
Bilbao to Villafranca del Bierzo train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Miranda De Ebro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Villafranca del Bierzo is 454 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Bilbao to Villafranca del Bierzo.
There are 302+ hotels available in Villafranca del Bierzo.