There are 5 ways to get from El Escorial to Bilbao by bus, train (Renfe), car, train, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Av.Constitución-Quiterio López to Intercambiador Moncloabus 661 / ...
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Bilbao Intermodalbus Alsa / ...
6h€34–62Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from El Escorial to Miranda De Ebrotrain 18061 / ...
- Take the train from Miranda De Ebro to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv / ...
7h 23m€69–104Drive 388.8 km
- Drive from El Escorial to Bilbaocar 388.8 km
4h 28m€62–89Train, fly
- Take the train from El Escorial to Madrid Chamartíntrain
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAD - BIO
4h 1m€42–169Bus via Haro
- Take the bus from Av.Constitución-Quiterio López to Intercambiador Moncloabus 661
- Take the bus from Madrid Avenida de América to Harobus
- Take the bus from Haro to Bilbao Intermodalbus L17
7h 38m€35–69
El Escorial to Bilbao by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Escorial to Bilbao is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from El Escorial to Bilbao is to train and fly which takes 4h 1m and costs €40 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from El Escorial to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Av.Constitución-Quiterio López and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Madrid, Avenida de América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from El Escorial to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from El Escorial and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Miranda De Ebro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between El Escorial and Bilbao is 446 km. The road distance is 388.8 km.
The best way to get from El Escorial to Bilbao without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs €30 - €65.
It takes approximately 6h to get from El Escorial to Bilbao, including transfers.
El Escorial to Bilbao bus services, operated by Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid, depart from Av.Constitución-Quiterio López station.
El Escorial to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from El Escorial station.
The best way to get from El Escorial to Bilbao is to bus which takes 6h and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 7h 23m.
What companies run services between El Escorial, Madrid, Spain and Bilbao, Spain?
You can take a bus from Av.Constitución-Quiterio López to Bilbao Intermodal via Intercambiador Moncloa, Moncloa, Intercambiador Av América Metro, and Madrid, Avenida de América in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a train from El Escorial to Bilbao-Abando via Miranda De Ebro in around 7h 23m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–110
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from El Escorial to Miranda De Ebro
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Miranda De Ebro to Bilbao-Abando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from El Escorial to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- 012
- [email protected]
- Website
- Consorcio Regional de Transportes de Madrid
Bus from Av.Constitución-Quiterio López to Intercambiador Moncloa
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Consorcio Regional de Transportes de Madrid
Bus from Av.Constitución-Quiterio López to Intercambiador Moncloa
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Consorcio Regional de Transportes de Madrid
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More Questions & Answers
El Escorial to Bilbao bus services, operated by Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid, arrive at Intercambiador Moncloa station.
El Escorial to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Miranda De Ebro station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Escorial to Bilbao is 389 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from El Escorial to Bilbao.
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