There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Sestao by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or subway
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
5h 38m€64–97Bus via Haro
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid Avenida de América to Harobus
- Take the bus from Haro to Bilbao Intermodalbus L17
5h 55m€34–62Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Bilbao Intermodalbus Alsa / ...
5h 53m€36–56Drive 404.3 km
- Drive from Madrid to Sestaocar 404.3 km
4h 3m€64–93Fly, subway
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAD - BIO
- Take the subway from San Mamés to Sestaosubway
3h 24m€39–158
Madrid to Sestao by train and subway (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Sestao is to bus via Haro which costs €30 - €65 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Sestao is to fly and subway which takes 3h 24m and costs €35 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Sestao. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at El Kasko Plaza via Bilbao Intermodal and Olabeaga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Sestao. However, there are services departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Sestao via Abando. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Madrid and Sestao is 502 km. The road distance is 404.3 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Sestao without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs €60 - €100.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Madrid to Sestao, including transfers.
Madrid to Sestao bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Sestao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Sestao is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs €60 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Sestao, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abando 3 times a day. Tickets cost €60–95 and the journey takes 5h 14m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Bilbao Intermodal hourly. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–110
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abando
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Sestao bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Madrid to Sestao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao-Abando station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Sestao is 404 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Madrid to Sestao.
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