There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Santurtzi by bus, train (Renfe), car, plane, or subway
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - S Mad-Bil / ...
5h 13m€35–54Fly, subway
cheapest- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAD - BIO
- Take the subway from San Mamés to Santurtzisubway
3h 30m€34–148Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
5h 44m€64–94Drive 406.8 km
- Drive from Madrid to Santurtzicar 406.8 km
4h 6m€65–94Bus via Haro
- Take the bus from Madrid Avenida de América to Harobus
- Take the bus from Haro to Bilbao Intermodalbus L17
6h 1m€34–62
Madrid to Santurtzi by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Santurtzi is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Santurtzi is to fly and subway which takes 3h 30m and costs €30 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Santurtzi. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Parkea/Parque via Basurto Ospitalea/Hospital Basurto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Santurtzi. However, there are services departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Santurtzi via Abando. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Madrid and Santurtzi is 410 km. The road distance is 406.8 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Santurtzi without a car is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Madrid to Santurtzi, including transfers.
Madrid to Santurtzi bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Santurtzi train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Santurtzi is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Santurtzi, Basque Country, 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 €60–95 and the journey takes 5h 14m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–100
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abando
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Santurtzi bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Madrid to Santurtzi train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao-Abando station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Santurtzi is 407 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Madrid to Santurtzi.
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