There are 9 ways to get from Bilbao to Ávila by train (Renfe), bus, train, car, or plane
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Train via Valladolid (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Valladolidtrain Alv
- Take the train from Valladolid to Avilatrain 18002 / ...
5h 37m€57–82Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Bilbao Estación Intermodal to Palencia - Estación de Autobuses Plaza de Leónbus
- Take the train from Palencia to Avilatrain 18002 / ...
7h 43m€46–57Drive 398.8 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Ávilacar 398.8 km
4h 20m€65–94Fly from Bilbao Airport, train
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BIO - MAD
- Take the train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Avilatrain
4h 46m€49–169Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Miranda De Ebrotrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Miranda De Ebro to Avilatrain 18010 / ...
6h 35m€58–89Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - Bil-Mad / ...
- Take the bus from Intercambiador De Moncloa to Ávilabus
7h 46m€46–69Bus 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 Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane SDR - MAD
- Take the train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Avilatrain
5h 49m€105–305Bus to Pamplona Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Pamplona / Iruñabus
- Fly from Pamplona Airport (PNA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane PNA - MAD
- Take the train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Avilatrain
7h 9m€88–421Bus 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 Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane EAS - MAD
- Take the train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Avilatrain
7h 18m€84–344
Bilbao to Ávila by train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Ávila is to bus and train which costs €45 - €60 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Ávila is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs €65 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Ávila. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Ávila via Hospital De La Princesa and Intercambiador De Moncloa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Ávila. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Avila via Valladolid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Bilbao and Ávila is 456 km. The road distance is 398.8 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Ávila without a car is to train via Valladolid which takes 5h 37m and costs €55 - €85.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Bilbao to Ávila, including transfers.
Bilbao to Ávila bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Ávila train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Ávila is to train via Valladolid which takes 5h 37m and costs €55 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 7h 46m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Ávila, Spain?
You can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Avila via Valladolid in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Ávila via Madrid, Avenida de América, Hospital De La Princesa, Moncloa, and Intercambiador De Moncloa in around 7h 46m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–120
Flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–240
Flights from Pamplona Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–360
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–290
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €75–240
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Valladolid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Valladolid to Avila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Palencia to Avila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Avila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Miranda De Ebro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Miranda De Ebro to Avila
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Avila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Avila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Avila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 900 92 91 92
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monbus
Bus from Bilbao Estación Intermodal to Palencia - Estación de Autobuses Plaza de León
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €22
- Website
- Monbus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €39
- Website
- ALSA
- Aeropuerto de Santander
- €39
- Phone
- 0034910008835
- [email protected]
- Website
- jimenezdorado.com
Bus from Intercambiador De Moncloa to Ávila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Schedules at
- regular.autobusing.com
- Phone
- +34 945 18 20 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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
- +34 900 121 400
- [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
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Booking & Getting There
Bilbao to Ávila bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Bilbao to Ávila train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Valladolid station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Ávila is 399 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Bilbao to Ávila.
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