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How to get fromMálaga to Bilbaoby plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Málaga to Bilbao by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane AGP - BIO
    3h 24m
    €37–135

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train Ave
    2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abandotrain train Alv
    9h 18m
    €109–233

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Málaga to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus Algeciras
    13h 15m
    €70–120

  4. Drive 893.3 km

    1. Drive from Málaga to Bilbaocar car 893.3 km
    9h 28m
    €141–204

  5. Bus via Vitoria-Gasteiz

    1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Vitoria-Gasteizbus bus Alsa
    2. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus A/3714 / ...
    14h 2m
    €84–125

Málaga to Bilbao by train

Calendar26Weekly Trains
Duration9h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 770.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Málaga, Spain and Bilbao, Spain?

Vueling Airlines, Volotea, and two other airlines fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Bilbao-Abando via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 9h 18m.

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