There are 6 ways to get from Guadalajara to Bilbao by bus, train (Renfe), car, train, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Guadalajara to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - Gua-Mad / ...
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Bilbao Intermodalbus Alsa / ...
5h 51m€35–56Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Guadalajara to Madrid Chamartíntrain C2 / ...
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
7h 30m€66–111Drive 391.8 km
- Drive from Guadalajara to Bilbaocar 391.8 km
4h 9m€62–90Train, fly to Bilbao Airport
- Take the train from Guadalajara to Madrid Chamartíntrain
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAD - BIO
4h 19m€43–172Bus via Haro
- Take the bus from Guadalajara to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Harobus
- Take the bus from Haro to Bilbao Intermodalbus L17
7h 30m€36–68Train, fly to Santander Airport, bus
- Take the train from Guadalajara to Madrid Chamartíntrain
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane MAD - SDR
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
6h 38m€76–262
Guadalajara to Bilbao by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Guadalajara to Bilbao is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Guadalajara to Bilbao is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Guadalajara to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Guadalajara and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Madrid, Avenida de América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Guadalajara to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Guadalajara and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Guadalajara and Bilbao is 451 km. The road distance is 391.8 km.
The best way to get from Guadalajara to Bilbao without a car is to bus which takes 5h 51m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Guadalajara to Bilbao, including transfers.
Guadalajara to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Guadalajara station.
Guadalajara to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Guadalajara station.
The best way to get from Guadalajara to Bilbao is to bus which takes 5h 51m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Guadalajara, Spain and Bilbao, Spain?
You can take a bus from Guadalajara to Bilbao Intermodal via Madrid, Avenida de América in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Guadalajara to Bilbao-Abando via Madrid Chamartín in around 7h 30m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–100
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Santander Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–200
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Guadalajara to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–16
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban
Train from Guadalajara to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–16
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban
Train from Guadalajara to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–16
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Guadalajara to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abando
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Guadalajara to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Guadalajara to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Guadalajara to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Guadalajara to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +34 900 202 777
- [email protected]
- Website
- jimenezmovilidad.es
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Haro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Schedules at
- taquilla.jimenezmovilidad.es
- Phone
- +34 945 18 20 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- alavabus.eus
Bus from Haro to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Schedules at
- alavabus.eus
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More Questions & Answers
Guadalajara to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Guadalajara to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Guadalajara to Bilbao is 392 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Guadalajara to Bilbao.
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