There are 4 ways to get from La Isla to Bilbao by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ribadesella to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Gi-S-B-Ir
5h 37m€21–38Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Ribadesella/Ribeseya to Santandertrain
- Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
9h 5m€22–51Drive 222.3 km
- Drive from La Isla to Bilbaocar 222.3 km
2h 21m€35–51Bus via Gijón
- Take the bus from [ISLA, LA] La Isla [CTA 05119] to Estación de Autobuses de Gijón/Xixónbus Gij
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Gijón/Xixón to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Gij--Bil / ...
6h 5m€32–52
La Isla to Bilbao by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Isla to Bilbao is to bus which costs €20 - €40 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from La Isla to Bilbao is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €35 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from La Isla to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from [ISLA, LA] La Isla [CTA 05120] and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Ribadesella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from La Isla to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Ribadesella/Ribeseya and arriving at Bilbao via Santander. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between La Isla and Bilbao is 252 km. The road distance is 222.3 km.
The best way to get from La Isla to Bilbao without a car is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs €20 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from La Isla to Bilbao, including transfers.
La Isla to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Ribadesella station.
La Isla to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Ribadesella/Ribeseya station.
The best way to get from La Isla to Bilbao is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs €20 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €21 - €55 and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between La Isla, Asturias, Spain and Bilbao, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Ribadesella to Bilbao Intermodal 6 times a week. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from [ISLA, LA] La Isla [CTA 05120] to Bilbao via Ribadesella, Ribadesella/Ribeseya, and Santander in around 9h 5m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Ribadesella/Ribeseya to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santander to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–23
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Ribadesella to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from [ISLA, LA] La Isla [CTA 05119] to Estación de Autobuses de Gijón/Xixón
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Gijón/Xixón to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
La Isla to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
La Isla to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santander station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Isla to Bilbao is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from La Isla to Bilbao.
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