There are 6 ways to get from San Sebastián de los Reyes to Bilbao by plane, bus, train (Renfe), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAD - BIO
2h 51m€33–155Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from San Sebastián de los Reyes to Bilbao376.2 km
4h 25m€4–9Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - S Mad-Bil / ...
5h 10m€32–52Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
6h 49m€62–92Bus via Logroño
- Take the bus from Aeropuerto de Madrid - Terminal de autobuses T4 to Estación de autobuses de Logroñobus Madrid Airport to Pamplona
- Take the bus from Logroño Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus L17
8h 48m€37–65Drive 376.2 km
- Drive from San Sebastián de los Reyes to Bilbaocar 376.2 km
3h 43m€59–85
San Sebastián de los Reyes to Bilbao by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Sebastián de los Reyes to Bilbao is to rideshare which costs €4 - €9 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from San Sebastián de los Reyes to Bilbao is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs €30 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from San Sebastián de los Reyes to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Av.Colmenar Viejo-Ntra.Sra.Carmen and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from San Sebastián de los Reyes to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between San Sebastián de los Reyes and Bilbao is 342 km. The road distance is 376.2 km.
The best way to get from San Sebastián de los Reyes to Bilbao without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from San Sebastián de los Reyes to Bilbao, including transfers.
San Sebastián de los Reyes to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) station.
San Sebastián de los Reyes to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from San Sebastián de los Reyes to Bilbao is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs €30 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 10m, you could also train, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between San Sebastián de los Reyes, Spain and Bilbao, Spain?
Iberia and Air Europa fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Bilbao Intermodal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abando
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 900 202 777
- [email protected]
- Website
- jimenezmovilidad.es
Bus from Aeropuerto de Madrid - Terminal de autobuses T4 to Estación de autobuses de Logroño
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Schedules at
- jimenezmovilidad.es
- Phone
- +34 945 18 20 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- alavabus.eus
Bus from Logroño Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Schedules at
- alavabus.eus
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from San Sebastián de los Reyes to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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Booking & Getting There
San Sebastián de los Reyes to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
San Sebastián de los Reyes to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao-Abando station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Sebastián de los Reyes to Bilbao is 376 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from San Sebastián de los Reyes to Bilbao.
There are 1684+ hotels available in Bilbao.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Sebastián de los Reyes and Bilbao. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.