There are 8 ways to get from Getxo to Madrid by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, subway, plane, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
6h 2m€62–97Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Getxo to Madrid408.7 km
4h 58m€17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - Bil-Mad / ...
6h 24m€32–68Subway 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
4h 2m€40–158Bus via Haro
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Harobus L17
- Take the bus from Haro to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus
7h 3m€33–64Drive 408.6 km
- Drive from Getxo to Madridcar 408.6 km
4h 11m€65–94Bus 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 3m€60–251Bus 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 22m€68–379
Getxo to Madrid by subway and train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Getxo to Madrid is to rideshare which costs €17 - €25 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Getxo to Madrid is to subway and fly which takes 4h 2m and costs €40 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Getxo to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Ollaretxe 33 and arriving at Madrid, Avenida de América via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
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 2m.
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 2m and costs €60 - €100.
It takes approximately 6h 2m 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 2m and costs €60 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Getxo, 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 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 25 40 25
- Website
- metrobilbao.eus
Subway from Bidezabal to Eliptikoa
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobilbao.eus/en/home
- 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
- +34 945 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
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Getxo to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
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 7068+ 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.