There are 6 ways to get from Saint Sebastian (Bernini) to Bilbao by bus, train (Renfe), car, plane, or rideshare
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Bilbao Intermodalbus Alsa / ...
5h 13m€31–51Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Madrid to Bilbao396.4 km
4h 56m€22Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
7h 9m€63–98Drive 394 km
- Drive from Saint Sebastian (Bernini) to Bilbaocar 394 km
3h 55m€63–90Fly
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAD - BIO
3h 25m€43–161Bus via Haro
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Harobus
- Take the bus from Haro to Bilbao Intermodalbus L17
6h 51m€32–63
Saint Sebastian (Bernini) to Bilbao by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Sebastian (Bernini) to Bilbao is to rideshare which costs €22 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Sebastian (Bernini) to Bilbao is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs €40 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Sebastian (Bernini) to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Cibeles - Casa De América and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Madrid, Avenida de América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Sebastian (Bernini) to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Saint Sebastian (Bernini) and Bilbao is 401 km. The road distance is 394 km.
The best way to get from Saint Sebastian (Bernini) to Bilbao without a car is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Saint Sebastian (Bernini) to Bilbao, including transfers.
Saint Sebastian (Bernini) to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Saint Sebastian (Bernini) to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Saint Sebastian (Bernini) to Bilbao is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 7h 9m, you could also fly, which costs €40 - €170 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Saint Sebastian (Bernini), Spain and Bilbao, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Bilbao Intermodal hourly. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abando 4 times a day. 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
- 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 Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abando
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- 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
- €26–50
- Schedules at
- taquilla.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
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
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- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Madrid to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Saint Sebastian (Bernini) to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Saint Sebastian (Bernini) to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao-Abando station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Sebastian (Bernini) to Bilbao is 394 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Saint Sebastian (Bernini) to Bilbao.
There are 1822+ hotels available in Bilbao.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Saint Sebastian (Bernini) and Bilbao. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


















