There are 7 ways to get from Getxo to Madrid by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, subway, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
6h 4m€62–92Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Getxo to Madrid408.7 km
4h 58m€17–26Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - Bil-Mad / ...
6h 6m€32–57Subway to Bilbao Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Bidezabal to Eliptikoasubway
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BIO - MAD
3h 49m€34–157Bus via Logroño
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Logroño Bus Stationbus L17
- Take the bus from Logroño Estación de Autobuses to Madrid - Avenida de Américabus Pamplona / ...
7h 10m€37–65Drive 408.6 km
- Drive from Getxo to Madridcar 408.6 km
4h 11m€67–97Bus 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 5m€87–293
Getxo to Madrid by subway and train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Getxo to Madrid is to rideshare which costs €17 - €26 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Getxo to Madrid is to subway and fly which takes 3h 49m and costs €30 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Getxo to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Ehu Laboa Plaza and arriving at Madrid, Avenida de América via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Getxo to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Bidezabal and arriving at Madrid Chamartín via Bilbao-Abando. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Getxo and Madrid is 506 km. The road distance is 408.6 km.
The best way to get from Getxo to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €60 - €95.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Getxo to Madrid, including transfers.
Getxo to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Getxo to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Getxo to Madrid is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €60 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Getxo, Spain and Madrid, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartín twice daily. Tickets cost €60–90 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de América hourly. Tickets cost €30–55 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
- €30–120
Flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–230
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–240
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 944 25 40 25
- Website
- Metro Bilbao
Subway from Bidezabal to Eliptikoa
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- Metro Bilbao
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €39
- Website
- ALSA
- Aeropuerto de Santander
- €39
- Phone
- +34 945 18 20 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- alavabus.eus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Logroño Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Schedules at
- alavabus.eus
- Phone
- +34 900 202 777
- [email protected]
- Website
- jimenezmovilidad.es
Bus from Logroño Estación de Autobuses to Madrid - Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Schedules at
- jimenezmovilidad.es
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Getxo to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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Booking & Getting There
Getxo to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Getxo to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Getxo to Madrid is 409 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Getxo to Madrid.
There are 7023+ hotels available in Madrid.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Getxo and Madrid. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






















