There are 8 ways to get from Plentzia to Madrid by train (Renfe), bus, car, subway, or plane
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
6h 17m€62–97Bus via Haro
cheapest- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Harobus L17
- Take the bus from Haro to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus
7h 18m€33–64Drive 418.7 km
- Drive from Plentzia to Madridcar 418.7 km
4h 26m€67–96Subway to Bilbao Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Plentzia to Eliptikoasubway
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BIO - MAD
4h 17m€40–158Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - Bil-Mad / ...
7h 23m€33–56Subway, bus to Santander Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Plentzia to San Maméssubway
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane SDR - MAD
5h 18m€66–247Bus to San Sebastián Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
- Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane EAS - MAD
6h 9m€60–322Bus to Pamplona Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Pamplona / Iruñabus
- Fly from Pamplona Airport (PNA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane PNA - MAD
6h 38m€68–379
Plentzia to Madrid by subway and train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plentzia to Madrid is to bus via Haro which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Plentzia to Madrid is to subway and fly which takes 4h 17m and costs €40 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Plentzia to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Madrid, Avenida de América via Haro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Plentzia to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Plentzia and arriving at Madrid Chamartín via Bilbao-Abando. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Plentzia and Madrid is 516 km. The road distance is 418.7 km.
The best way to get from Plentzia to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs €60 - €100.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Plentzia to Madrid, including transfers.
Plentzia to Madrid bus services, operated by Alava Bus, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Plentzia to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Plentzia to Madrid is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs €60 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus via Haro, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 18m.
What companies run services between Plentzia, Spain and Madrid, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartín 4 times a day. Tickets cost €60–95 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Plentzia to Madrid, Avenida de América via San Mamés, Bilbao Intermodal, and Haro in around 7h 18m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–100
Flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–190
Flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Vigo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30–190
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–290
Flights from Pamplona Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–360
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 944 25 40 25
- Website
- metrobilbao.eus
Subway from Plentzia to Eliptikoa
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobilbao.eus/en/home
Subway from Plentzia to San Mamés
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobilbao.eus/en/home
- Phone
- +34 945 18 20 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- alavabus.eus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Haro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Schedules at
- alavabus.eus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Pamplona / Iruña
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Schedules at
- alavabus.eus
- Phone
- +34 900 202 777
- [email protected]
- Website
- jimenezmovilidad.es
Bus from Haro to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Schedules at
- taquilla.jimenezmovilidad.es
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +34 900 121 400
- [email protected]
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Schedules at
- gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com
- Book at
- online.pesa.net
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More Questions & Answers
Plentzia to Madrid bus services, operated by Alava Bus, arrive at Haro station.
Plentzia to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plentzia to Madrid is 419 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Plentzia to Madrid.
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