There are 7 ways to get from Sol to Bilbao by bus, train (Renfe), rideshare, plane, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Bilbao Intermodalbus Alsa / ...
5h 17m€32–68Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Madrid to Bilbao396.4 km
4h 47m€22Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
6h 25m€61–97Fly to Bilbao Airport
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAD - BIO
3h 15m€42–157Bus via Haro
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Harobus
- Take the bus from Haro to Bilbao Intermodalbus L17
7h 19m€34–65Drive 394.6 km
- Drive from Sol to Bilbaocar 394.6 km
3h 57m€63–91Fly to Santander Airport, bus
- 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
5h 20m€59–252
Sol to Bilbao by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sol to Bilbao is to rideshare which costs €22 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Sol to Bilbao is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs €40 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Sol to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Sol - Sevilla and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Madrid, Avenida de América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Sol to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Sol and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Sol and Bilbao is 402 km. The road distance is 394.6 km.
The best way to get from Sol to Bilbao without a car is to bus which takes 5h 17m and costs €30 - €70.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Sol to Bilbao, including transfers.
Sol to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Sol to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Sol to Bilbao is to bus which takes 5h 17m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 6h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €40 - €160 and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between Sol, Madrid, Spain and Bilbao, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Bilbao Intermodal hourly. Tickets cost €30–65 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
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Santander Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–190
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- 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
- €30–65
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–17
- 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
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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
Sol to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Sol to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao-Abando station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sol to Bilbao is 395 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Sol to Bilbao.
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There are 1828+ hotels available in Bilbao.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sol and Bilbao. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.