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Madrid to Bilbao
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Compare prices to get from Madrid to Bilbao
JPY 5,010|1h
JPY 4,107|5h 10m
JPY 5,344|3h 55m
JPY 10,370
JPY 5,390
JPY 5,390
JPY 7,670
JPY 6,700
JPY 7,200
JPY 11,850
JPY 10,670
JPY 8,040
JPY 7,480
JPY 7,690
JPY 5,010
JPY 5,290
JPY 5,530
Air Europa1h 5m
Madrid Barajas AirportBilbao Airport
JPY 5,390One way
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Direct
Air Europa1h
Madrid Barajas AirportBilbao Airport
JPY 61,200One way
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Direct
Air Europa13h 15m
Madrid Barajas AirportBilbao Airport
JPY 20,170One way
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1 stop
Air Europa1h 5m
Madrid Barajas AirportBilbao Airport
JPY 24,090One way
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Direct
- Prices shown from Madrid to Bilbao are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare transport options from Madrid to Bilbao
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Bilbao costs only JPY 5,700 on average via Trains, and the quickest way takes just 1h 28m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Flights Fastest
Average price JPY 6,090
Average duration1h 28m
Departure Time--
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Trains Cheapest
Average price JPY 5,700
Average duration5h 52m
Departure Time06:55 - 23:02
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Buses
Average price JPY 6,036
Average duration4h 38m
Departure Time07:00 - 00:40
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· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time
When is the cheapest time to travel from Madrid to Bilbao?
What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Madrid to Bilbao?
For a one-way flight from Madrid to Bilbao, fares are lowest in January (JPY 8,550) and highest in June (JPY 15,060).
JPY 15,060
JPY 11,805
JPY 8,550
JPY 5,295
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Madrid to Bilbao?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Madrid to Bilbao is Monday, with an average price of JPY 3,629.
JPY 8,645
JPY 6,137
JPY 3,629
JPY 1,121
What is the cheapest day to travel from Madrid to Bilbao by bus?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Madrid to Bilbao is Monday, with an average price of JPY 6,036.
JPY 6,036
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From Madrid to Bilbao: Travel Information
Find stations and airports near Madrid and Bilbao
Popular airports near Madrid
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
Salamanca Airport (SLM) Nearby
Popular airports near Bilbao
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Vitoria Airport (VIT) Nearby
Popular train stations near Madrid
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
Madrid-Atocha Cercanías
Delicias
Railway Museum
Embajadores
Popular train stations near Bilbao
Bilbao-Abando
Zabalburu
Bilbao La Concordia
Autonomia
San Mamés
Popular bus stations near Madrid
ESPANILLO
TRANBUS
Sevilla
Madrid Gran Vía Callao
PLAZA BOHEMIA
Popular bus stations near Bilbao
Bilbao Hotel Carlton
Bilbao San Mames Stadium
Bilbao Bus Station
Bilbao Intermodal
Bilbao Central Bus Station
FAQ – How to Get from Madrid to Bilbao
What’s the distance between Madrid and Bilbao?
It’s about 320km (199 mi) from Madrid to Bilbao.How do I get from Madrid to Bilbao?
You can travel from Madrid to Bilbao in 3 different ways: Flights, Trains, Buses.What’s the fastest way to get from Madrid to Bilbao?
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Bilbao is by Flights, with an average journey time of 1 hour 28 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Buses takes on average 4h 38m.Trains takes on average 5h 52m.What’s the cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Bilbao?
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Bilbao is by Trains, with an average price of JPY 5,700. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Buses costs around JPY 6,036 on avergae.Flights costs around JPY 6,090 on average.What are the main departure and arrival points between Madrid and Bilbao?
When traveling from Madrid to Bilbao, travelers usually depart from and arrive to the following locations: Flights typically departs from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrives at Bilbao Airport , Trains typically departs from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and arrives at Bilbao-Abando , Buses typically departs from ESPANILLO and arrives at Bilbao Hotel Carlton .When should you book tickets from Madrid to Bilbao to get the best deal?
Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Madrid to Bilbao are usually cheapest (January), with an average price of JPY 8,550 Flights from Madrid to Bilbao are usually cheapest (Monday), with an average price of JPY 3,629 Flights from Madrid to Bilbao are usually cheapest (Monday), with an average price of JPY 6,036 .Are Madrid and Bilbao in the same time zone?
The time difference between Madrid and Bilbao is 0m.