There are 6 ways to get from Estrella to Bilbao by bus, train (Renfe), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Bilbao Intermodalbus Alsa / ...
5h 19m€31–66Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
6h 43m€62–97Drive 394.4 km
- Drive from Estrella to Bilbaocar 394.4 km
3h 54m€63–90Bus, fly to Bilbao Airport
- Take the bus from Sainz De Baranda to Nuevos Ministeriosbus
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAD - BIO
3h 28m€39–158Bus via Haro
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Harobus
- Take the bus from Haro to Bilbao Intermodalbus L17
6h 42m€33–64Fly to Santander Airport, bus
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane MAD - SDR
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
5h 33m€62–253
Estrella to Bilbao by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Estrella to Bilbao is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Estrella to Bilbao is to bus and fly which takes 3h 28m and costs €35 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Estrella to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Sainz De Baranda and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Madrid, Avenida de América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Estrella to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Sainz De Baranda and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Estrella and Bilbao is 400 km. The road distance is 394.4 km.
The best way to get from Estrella to Bilbao without a car is to bus which takes 5h 19m and costs €30 - €70.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Estrella to Bilbao, including transfers.
Estrella to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Estrella to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Estrella to Bilbao is to bus which takes 5h 19m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Estrella, Madrid, Spain and Bilbao, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Bilbao Intermodal hourly. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abando 4 times a day. Tickets cost €60–95 and the journey takes 5h 14m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–100
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Santander Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–190
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abando
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +34 900 878 331
- Website
- emtmadrid.es
Bus from Sainz De Baranda to Nuevos Ministerios
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- https://www.emtmadrid.es/Index.aspx?lang=en-GB
- Phone
- +34 900 202 777
- [email protected]
- Website
- jimenezmovilidad.es
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Haro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Schedules at
- taquilla.jimenezmovilidad.es
- Phone
- +34 945 18 20 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- alavabus.eus
Bus from Haro to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Schedules at
- alavabus.eus
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More Questions & Answers
Estrella to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Estrella to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao-Abando station.
Yes, the driving distance between Estrella to Bilbao is 394 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Estrella to Bilbao.
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