There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Galdakao by bus, train (Renfe), car, plane, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - S Mad-Bil / ...
5h 6m€35–54Bus via Haro
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid Avenida de América to Harobus
- Take the bus from Haro to Bilbao Intermodalbus L17
6h 31m€33–62Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
5h 42m€64–93Drive 393.2 km
- Drive from Madrid to Galdakaocar 393.2 km
3h 56m€61–89Fly, train
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAD - BIO
- Take the train from Derio to Kukullaga-Etxebarritrain
3h 40m€35–160
Madrid to Galdakao by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Galdakao is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Galdakao is to fly and train which takes 3h 40m and costs €35 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Galdakao. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Udaletxea/Ayuntamiento via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Galdakao. However, there are services departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Zuhatzu-Galdakao via Abando and Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Madrid and Galdakao is 411 km. The road distance is 393.2 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Galdakao without a car is to bus which takes 5h 6m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Madrid to Galdakao, including transfers.
Madrid to Galdakao bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Galdakao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Galdakao is to bus which takes 5h 6m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Galdakao, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Bilbao Intermodal hourly. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abando twice daily. Tickets cost €60–90 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abando
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Derio to Kukullaga-Etxebarri
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- Euskotren
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- ALSA
- 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
- €27–50
- Schedules at
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Madrid to Galdakao bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Madrid to Galdakao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao-Abando station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Galdakao is 393 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Madrid to Galdakao.
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