There are 6 ways to get from Ferrol to Bilbao by bus, plane, train (Renfe), 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.
Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Ferrol to Santiago de Compostela, Aeropuerto de Santiagobus
- Fly from Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane SCQ - BIO
4h 23m€73–290Train, bus via Santander
cheapest- Take the train from Ferrol to Oviedo/Uviéutrain
- Take the train from Oviedo/Uviéu to Santandertrain
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
16h 10m€48–108Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from El Ferrol to La Coruna-San Cristobaltrain
- Take the train from La Coruna-San Cristobal to Segovia Guiomartrain
- Take the train from Segovia Guiomar to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
11h 25m€123–192Bus
- Take the bus from Ferrol to A Coruñabus Ferrol
- Take the bus from A Coruña/La Coruña to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Tuy-Irun
11h 42m€54–90Drive 519.5 km
- Drive from Ferrol to Bilbaocar 519.5 km
5h 13m€85–123Train, bus
- Take the train from Ferrol to Oviedo/Uviéutrain
- Take the bus from Oviedo to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Gij--Bil / ...
12h 58m€49–94
Ferrol to Bilbao by train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ferrol to Bilbao is to train and bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 12h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Ferrol to Bilbao is to bus and fly which takes 4h 23m and costs €70 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from Ferrol to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Ferrol and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via A Coruña/La Coruña. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Ferrol to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from El Ferrol and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via La Coruna-San Cristobal and Segovia Guiomar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
The distance between Ferrol and Bilbao is 556 km. The road distance is 519.5 km.
The best way to get from Ferrol to Bilbao without a car is to train which takes 11h 25m and costs €120 - €200.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Ferrol to Bilbao, including transfers.
Ferrol to Bilbao bus services, operated by MonBus, depart from Ferrol station.
Ferrol to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from El Ferrol station.
The best way to get from Ferrol to Bilbao is to train which takes 11h 25m and costs €120 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 11h 42m.
What companies run services between Ferrol, Spain and Bilbao, Spain?
You can take a train from El Ferrol to Bilbao-Abando via La Coruna-San Cristobal and Segovia Guiomar in around 11h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferrol to Bilbao Intermodal via A Coruña and A Coruña/La Coruña in around 11h 42m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–310
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €90–310
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €15–85
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from El Ferrol to La Coruna-San Cristobal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from La Coruna-San Cristobal to Segovia Guiomar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Segovia Guiomar to Bilbao-Abando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Ferrol to Oviedo/Uviéu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–55
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Ferrol to Oviedo/Uviéu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–55
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Oviedo/Uviéu to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 900 92 91 92
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monbus
Bus from Ferrol to Santiago de Compostela, Aeropuerto de Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8
- Website
- Monbus
Bus from Ferrol to A Coruña
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- Monbus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from A Coruña/La Coruña to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Oviedo to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Ferrol to Bilbao bus services, operated by MonBus, arrive at A Coruña station.
Ferrol to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at La Coruna-San Cristobal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ferrol to Bilbao is 520 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Ferrol to Bilbao.
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