There are 6 ways to get from Plasencia to Bilbao by bus, train (Renfe), car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Plasencia to Bilbao Intermodalbus Alsa
8h 40m€45–70Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Plasencia-Ciudad to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Miranda De Ebrotrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Miranda De Ebro to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv / ...
10h 7m€93–148Drive 521.7 km
- Drive from Plasencia to Bilbaocar 521.7 km
5h 13m€83–119Train, fly to Bilbao Airport
- Take the train from Plasencia-Ciudad to Madrid Chamartíntrain
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAD - BIO
6h 14m€72–209Bus, train
- Take the bus from Plasencia to Valladolidbus Alsa / ...
- Take the train from Valladolid to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
9h 33m€56–90Train, fly to Santander Airport, bus
- Take the train from Plasencia-Ciudad to Madrid Chamartíntrain
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane MAD - SDR
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
8h 33m€105–299
Plasencia to Bilbao by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plasencia to Bilbao is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Plasencia to Bilbao is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs €80 - €120.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Plasencia and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Plasencia to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Plasencia-Ciudad and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Madrid Chamartín and Miranda De Ebro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.
The distance between Plasencia and Bilbao is 560 km. The road distance is 521.7 km.
The best way to get from Plasencia to Bilbao without a car is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs €45 - €70.
The bus from Plasencia to Bilbao Intermodal takes 8h 40m including transfers and departs once daily.
Plasencia to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Plasencia station.
Plasencia to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Plasencia-Ciudad station.
The best way to get from Plasencia to Bilbao is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €150 and takes 10h 7m.
What companies run services between Plasencia, Spain and Bilbao, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Plasencia to Bilbao Intermodal once daily. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plasencia-Ciudad to Bilbao-Abando via Madrid Chamartín and Miranda De Ebro in around 10h 7m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–100
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Santander Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–200
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Plasencia-Ciudad to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Miranda De Ebro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Miranda De Ebro to Bilbao-Abando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Plasencia-Ciudad to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Valladolid to Bilbao-Abando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Plasencia-Ciudad to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Plasencia to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Plasencia to Valladolid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Plasencia to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Plasencia to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plasencia to Bilbao is 522 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Plasencia to Bilbao.
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