There are 5 ways to get from Elche to Bilbao by plane, train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ALC - BIO
3h 44m€43–116Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Elche Av/Elx Av to Burgos Rosa De Limatrain Ave
- Take the train from Burgos Rosa De Lima to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
9h 45m€134–232Bus via Madrid Airport (MAD)
- Take the bus from Elche to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)bus ALSA - Campoa-Mad
- Take the bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - S Mad-Bil / ...
10h 15m€67–106Drive 757.4 km
- Drive from Elche to Bilbaocar 757.4 km
7h 46m€121–175Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Bilbao Intermodalbus
12h 40m€67–84
Elche to Bilbao by bus and train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elche to Bilbao is to fly which costs €40 - €120 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Elche to Bilbao is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs €40 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Elche to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Elche and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Elche to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Elche Av/Elx Av and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Burgos Rosa De Lima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
The distance between Elche and Bilbao is 622 km. The road distance is 757.4 km.
The best way to get from Elche to Bilbao without a car is to train which takes 9h 45m and costs €130 - €240.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Elche to Bilbao, including transfers.
Elche to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Elche station.
Elche to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Elche Av/Elx Av station.
The best way to get from Elche to Bilbao is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €240 and takes 9h 45m, you could also bus via Madrid Airport (MAD), which costs €65 - €110 and takes 10h 15m.
What companies run services between Elche, Spain and Bilbao, Spain?
Volotea, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elche - Renfe - Carrus to Bilbao-Abando via Elche Av/Elx Av, Elche Av/Elx Av, and Burgos Rosa De Lima in around 9h 45m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–110
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–230
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Bilbao Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–110
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Elche Av/Elx Av to Burgos Rosa De Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €110–190
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Elche to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Elche to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) station.
Elche to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Burgos Rosa De Lima station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elche to Bilbao is 757 km. It takes approximately 7h 46m to drive from Elche to Bilbao.
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