There are 8 ways to get from Ferrol to Bilbao by bus, train (Renfe), car, plane, or train
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Bus via Santander
best- Take the bus from Ferrol to A Coruñabus
- Take the bus from A Coruña to Santanderbus
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
9h 30m€47–90Train (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 29m€123–203Drive 519.5 km
- Drive from Ferrol to Bilbaocar 519.5 km
5h 13m€83–120Bus to A Coruña Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
- Take the bus from Ferrol to A Coruñabus
- Fly from A Coruña Airport (LCG) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LCG - BIO
6h 16m€81–271Bus
- Take the bus from Ferrol to A Coruñabus Ferrol
- Take the bus from A Coruña/La Coruña E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Tuy-Irun
11h 30m€54–91Train, bus
- 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 15m€48–111Bus to Santiago De Compostela Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
- 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 28m€73–264Bus to A Coruña Airport, fly to Santander Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Ferrol to A Coruñabus
- Fly from A Coruña Airport (LCG) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane LCG - SDR
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
8h 48m€146–355
Ferrol to Bilbao by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ferrol to Bilbao is to bus via Santander which costs €45 - €90 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Ferrol to Bilbao is to bus and fly which takes 4h 28m and costs €70 - €270.
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 and Estación de autobuses de Santander. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
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 29m.
The distance between Ferrol and Bilbao is 623 km. The road distance is 519.5 km.
The best way to get from Ferrol to Bilbao without a car is to bus via Santander which takes 9h 30m and costs €45 - €90.
It takes approximately 9h 30m 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 bus via Santander which takes 9h 30m and costs €45 - €90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €210 and takes 11h 29m.
What companies run services between Ferrol, Spain and Bilbao, Spain?
You can take a bus from Ferrol to Bilbao Intermodal via A Coruña, Santander, and Estación de autobuses de Santander in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from El Ferrol to Bilbao-Abando via La Coruna-San Cristobal and Segovia Guiomar in around 11h 29m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from A Coruña Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–120
Flights from A Coruña Airport to Bilbao Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €75–270
Flights from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €85–350
Flights from A Coruña Airport to Santander Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–450
Flights from A Coruña Airport to Santander Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–310
- 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
- €8–13
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from La Coruna-San Cristobal to Segovia Guiomar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Segovia Guiomar to Bilbao-Abando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- 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
- €24–60
- 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 A Coruña
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Monbus
Bus from Ferrol to A Coruña
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Monbus
Bus from Ferrol to A Coruña
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Monbus
Bus from Ferrol to Santiago de Compostela, Aeropuerto de Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Monbus
Bus from Ferrol to A Coruña
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Monbus
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More Questions & Answers
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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