There are 8 ways to get from Galdakao to Madrid by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
6h 1m€62–97Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - Bil-Mad / ...
6h 2m€32–67Drive 393 km
- Drive from Galdakao to Madridcar 393 km
3h 55m€63–90Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Udaletxea/Ayuntamiento to Larrabetzubus
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BIO - MAD
4h 3m€44–158Bus via Haro
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Harobus L17
- Take the bus from Haro to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus
7h 10m€33–64Bus to Santander Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane SDR - MAD
5h 9m€60–251Train to San Sebastián Airport, fly
- Take the train from Zuhatzu-Galdakao to Amara-Donostiatrain
- Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane EAS - MAD
6h 32m€51–312Bus to Pamplona Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Pamplona / Iruñabus
- Fly from Pamplona Airport (PNA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane PNA - MAD
6h 28m€68–379
Galdakao to Madrid by bus and train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galdakao to Madrid is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Galdakao to Madrid is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Galdakao to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Udaletxea/Ayuntamiento and arriving at Madrid, Avenida de América via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Galdakao to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Madrid Chamartín via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Galdakao and Madrid is 501 km. The road distance is 393 km.
The best way to get from Galdakao to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs €60 - €100.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Galdakao to Madrid, including transfers.
Galdakao to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Galdakao to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Galdakao to Madrid is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs €60 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Galdakao, Spain and Madrid, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartín 4 times a day. Tickets cost €60–95 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de América hourly. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–100
Flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–190
Flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Vigo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30–190
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–280
Flights from Pamplona Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–360
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Zuhatzu-Galdakao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +34 946 125 555
- [email protected]
- Website
- bizkaia.eus
Bus from Udaletxea/Ayuntamiento to Larrabetzu
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Schedules at
- bizkaia.eus
- Phone
- +34 945 18 20 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- alavabus.eus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Haro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Schedules at
- alavabus.eus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Pamplona / Iruña
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Schedules at
- alavabus.eus
- Phone
- +34 900 202 777
- [email protected]
- Website
- jimenezmovilidad.es
Bus from Haro to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Schedules at
- taquilla.jimenezmovilidad.es
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More Questions & Answers
Galdakao to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Galdakao to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galdakao to Madrid is 393 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Galdakao to Madrid.
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