There are 7 ways to get from Extremadura to Bilbao by plane, train (Renfe), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Badajoz Airport
best- Fly from Badajoz Airport (BJZ) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BJZ - BIO
5h 39m€122–504Bus to Seville Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Zafra to Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas)bus
- Fly from Seville Airport (SVQ) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane SVQ - BIO
5h 28m€43–170Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Badajoz to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
11h 8m€119–181Bus
- Take the bus from Badajoz to Bilbao Intermodalbus Alsa
12h 20m€65–100Drive 686 km
- Drive from Badajoz to Bilbaocar 686 km
7h 4m€110–159Train to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, fly
- Take the train from Navalmoral De La Mata to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAD - BIO
5h 21m€59–185Bus to Lisbon-Portela Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Badajoz to Lisbon - Orientebus
- Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LIS - BIO
7h 10m€70–232
Extremadura to Bilbao by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Extremadura to Bilbao is to bus which costs €65 - €100 and takes 12h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Extremadura to Bilbao is to train and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs €55 - €190.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Badajoz and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Extremadura to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Badajoz and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
The distance between Extremadura and Bilbao is 622 km. The road distance is 686 km.
The best way to get from Extremadura to Bilbao without a car is to train which takes 11h 8m and costs €110 - €190.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Extremadura to Bilbao, including transfers.
Extremadura to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Badajoz station.
Extremadura to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Badajoz station.
The best way to get from Extremadura to Bilbao is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs €120 - €550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €190 and takes 11h 8m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €100 and takes 12h 20m.
What companies run services between Extremadura, Spain and Bilbao, Spain?
Iberia and Vueling Airlines fly from Badajoz Airport (BJZ) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Badajoz to Bilbao-Abando via Madrid Chamartín in around 11h 8m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Badajoz Airport to Bilbao Airport via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday to Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €120–450
Flights from Badajoz Airport to Bilbao Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120–450
Flights from Seville Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–140
Flights from Seville Airport to Bilbao Airport via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–110
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–100
Flights from Lisbon-Portela Airport to Bilbao Airport via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–210
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Badajoz to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abando
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Navalmoral De La Mata to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Badajoz to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Zafra to Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Extremadura to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Extremadura to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Extremadura to Bilbao is 686 km. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from Extremadura to Bilbao.
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