There are 6 ways to get from Zaragoza to Bilbao by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, plane, rideshare, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
2h 9m€30–83Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Saragosse to Madrid313.4 km
3h 44m€12–24Bus
- Take the bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - Ba-Z-Ma / ...
4h 15m€28–40Drive 309.8 km
- Drive from Zaragoza to Bilbaocar 309.8 km
3h 7m€49–70Fly from Zaragoza Airport
- Fly from Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane ZAZ - MAD
6h 11m€143–326Train to Pamplona Airport, fly
- Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Pamplonatrain
- Fly from Pamplona Airport (PNA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane PNA - MAD
5h 37m€84–403
Zaragoza to Bilbao by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zaragoza to Bilbao is to rideshare which costs €12 - €24 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Zaragoza to Bilbao is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs €29 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Zaragoza to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza and arriving at Museo Arqueológico via Avenida De América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Zaragoza to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Zaragoza-Delicias and arriving at Bilbao via Estación de Atocha Metro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Zaragoza and Bilbao is 310 km. The road distance is 309.8 km.
The best way to get from Zaragoza to Bilbao without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs €29 - €85.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Zaragoza to Bilbao, including transfers.
Zaragoza to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza station.
Zaragoza to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Zaragoza-Delicias station.
The best way to get from Zaragoza to Bilbao is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs €29 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 4h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €330 and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between Zaragoza, Spain and Bilbao, Madrid, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Madrid, Avenida de América every 2 hours. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Zaragoza Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–380
Flights from Zaragoza Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €110–380
Flights from Zaragoza Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Menorca
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–380
Flights from Pamplona Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–350
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Zaragoza Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–380
Flights from Zaragoza Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €110–380
Flights from Zaragoza Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Menorca
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–380
Flights from Pamplona Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–350
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Zaragoza Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–280
Flights from Zaragoza Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €90–330
Flights from Zaragoza Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €95–340
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- ALSA
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- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Saragosse to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Zaragoza to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Zaragoza to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zaragoza to Bilbao is 310 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Zaragoza to Bilbao.
There are 7005+ hotels available in Bilbao.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Zaragoza and Bilbao. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















