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What is the best way to travel from Bilbao to Madrid?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Carpool, Buses, Trains and Flights for the journey to Madrid from Bilbao. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Train is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
4h 15m
$34
$42
74
Train
4h 28m
$23
$54
7
Car
3h 50m
$27
$32
12
Flight
1h 5m
$56
$191
10

What is the cheapest way to reach Madrid from Bilbao?

You can get to Madrid with just $23 by taking a Train from Renfe, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Sunday
from $27
Monday
from $23
Tuesday
from $29
Wednesday
from $31
Thursday
from $36
Friday
from $42
Saturday
from $44

    Cheapest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 0m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Bilbao Airport
    12:30 PM
    Madrid
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $27
  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 50m
    0
    12:10 PM
    Bilbao Airport
    4:00 PM
    Madrid
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $27
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 0m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Bilbao Airport
    7:30 PM
    Madrid
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $30
  • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • ALSA
    4h 40m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    2:40 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $44
  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    5:45 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $44
  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    8:45 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $44
  • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Renfe
    4h 28m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Bilbao
    Abando Train Station
    11:28 AM
    Madrid
    Chamartin Train Station
    0
    Renfe
    Economy
    from $97
  • Renfe
    4h 38m
    0
    5:35 PM
    Bilbao
    Abando Train Station
    10:13 PM
    Madrid
    Chamartin Train Station
    0
    Renfe
    Economy
    from $97
  • Renfe
    6h 55m
    0
    3:18 PM
    Bilbao
    Abando Train Station
    10:13 PM
    Madrid
    Chamartin Train Station
    0
    Renfe
    Economy
    from $98
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Air Europa
    1h 10m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    9:30 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Air Europa
    Economy
    from $201
  • Air Europa
    1h 5m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    1:50 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Air Europa
    Economy
    from $224
  • Iberia
    1h 10m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    10:25 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Iberia
    Economy
    from $422

    Cheapest Trains Monday

  • Renfe
    8h 0m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Bilbao
    Abando Train Station
    8:15 PM
    Madrid
    Chamartin Train Station
    0
    Renfe
    Economy
    from $23
  • Renfe
    4h 57m
    0
    3:18 PM
    Bilbao
    Abando Train Station
    8:15 PM
    Madrid
    Chamartin Train Station
    0
    Renfe
    Economy
    from $24
  • Renfe
    4h 38m
    0
    5:35 PM
    Bilbao
    Abando Train Station
    10:13 PM
    Madrid
    Chamartin Train Station
    0
    Renfe
    Economy
    from $44
  • Cheapest Carpool Monday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 30m
    0
    10:50 AM
    Bilbao Airport
    3:20 PM
    Madrid
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $34
  • Cheapest Buses Monday

  • ALSA
    5h 0m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    11:30 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $36
  • ALSA
    5h 0m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    11:30 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de Aragon
    0
    ALSA
    Basic
    $40
  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    12:45 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $42
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Air Europa
    1h 5m
    0
    9:05 PM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    10:10 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Air Europa
    Economy
    from $102
  • Iberia
    1h 10m
    0
    5:35 PM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    6:45 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Iberia
    Economy
    from $223
  • Air Europa
    1h 5m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    1:50 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Air Europa
    Economy
    from $246

    Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • Renfe
    4h 38m
    0
    5:35 PM
    Bilbao
    Abando Train Station
    10:13 PM
    Madrid
    Chamartin Train Station
    0
    Renfe
    Economy
    from $29
  • Renfe
    4h 28m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Bilbao
    Abando Train Station
    11:28 AM
    Madrid
    Chamartin Train Station
    0
    Renfe
    Economy
    from $44
  • Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    8:15 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $34
  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    8:15 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de Aragon
    0
    ALSA
    Basic
    $38
  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    8:45 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $41
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Air Europa
    1h 5m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    1:50 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Air Europa
    Economy
    from $165
  • Air Europa
    1h 5m
    0
    9:05 PM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    10:10 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Air Europa
    Economy
    from $165
  • Aeronova
    1h 10m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    9:30 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Aeronova
    Economy
    from $220

    Cheapest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 30m
    0
    3:10 PM
    Bilbao
    7:40 PM
    Madrid
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $31
  • Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    8:15 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $34
  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    8:45 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de Aragon
    0
    ALSA
    Basic
    $38
  • ALSA
    4h 15m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    10:15 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de Aragon
    0
    ALSA
    Basic
    $38
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Air Europa
    1h 5m
    0
    9:05 PM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    10:10 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Air Europa
    Economy
    from $60
  • Iberia
    1h 10m
    0
    9:35 PM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    10:45 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Iberia
    Economy
    from $70
  • Air Europa
    1h 5m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    1:50 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Air Europa
    Economy
    from $82

    Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • Renfe
    4h 38m
    0
    5:35 PM
    Bilbao
    Abando Train Station
    10:13 PM
    Madrid
    Chamartin Train Station
    0
    Renfe
    Economy
    from $36
  • Renfe
    9h 58m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Bilbao
    Abando Train Station
    10:13 PM
    Madrid
    Chamartin Train Station
    0
    Renfe
    Economy
    from $40
  • Renfe
    4h 28m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Bilbao
    Abando Train Station
    11:28 AM
    Madrid
    Chamartin Train Station
    0
    Renfe
    Economy
    from $51
  • Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    5:45 AM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $44
  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    11:45 AM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $44
  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    12:45 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $44
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Aeronova
    1h 10m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    9:30 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Aeronova
    Economy
    from $58
  • Air Europa
    1h 5m
    0
    9:05 PM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    10:10 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Air Europa
    Economy
    from $102
  • Iberia
    1h 10m
    0
    6:45 AM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    7:55 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Iberia
    Economy
    from $106

    Cheapest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 0m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Bilbao
    7:30 PM
    Madrid
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $42
  • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    5:45 AM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $44
  • ALSA
    4h 40m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    2:40 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $44
  • ALSA
    4h 40m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    3:10 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $44
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Air Europa
    1h 5m
    0
    9:05 PM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    10:10 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Air Europa
    Economy
    from $84
  • Iberia
    1h 10m
    0
    6:45 AM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    7:55 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Iberia
    Economy
    from $95
  • Aeronova
    1h 10m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    9:30 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Aeronova
    Economy
    from $95

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    5:45 AM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $44
  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    11:45 AM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $44
  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    12:45 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $44
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Air Europa
    1h 5m
    0
    9:05 PM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    10:10 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Air Europa
    Economy
    from $56
  • Aeronova
    1h 10m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    9:30 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Aeronova
    Economy
    from $103
  • Air Europa
    1h 5m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    1:50 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Air Europa
    Economy
    from $103

What are the fastest trips from Bilbao to Madrid?

You can get to Madrid from Bilbao in just 1h 5m with a Flight from Air Europa. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Sunday
from 1h 5m
Monday
from 1h 5m
Tuesday
from 1h 5m
Wednesday
from 1h 5m
Thursday
from 1h 5m
Friday
from 1h 5m
Saturday
from 1h 5m

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Air Europa
    1h 5m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    1:50 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Air Europa
    Economy
    from $224
  • Air Europa
    1h 10m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    9:30 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Air Europa
    Economy
    from $201
  • Iberia
    1h 10m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    10:25 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Iberia
    Economy
    from $422
  • Fastest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 50m
    0
    12:10 PM
    Bilbao Airport
    4:00 PM
    Madrid
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $27
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 0m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Bilbao Airport
    12:30 PM
    Madrid
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $27
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 0m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Bilbao Airport
    7:30 PM
    Madrid
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $30
  • Fastest Trains Sunday

  • Renfe
    4h 28m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Bilbao
    Abando Train Station
    11:28 AM
    Madrid
    Chamartin Train Station
    0
    Renfe
    Economy
    from $97
  • Renfe
    4h 38m
    0
    5:35 PM
    Bilbao
    Abando Train Station
    10:13 PM
    Madrid
    Chamartin Train Station
    0
    Renfe
    Economy
    from $97
  • Renfe
    6h 55m
    0
    3:18 PM
    Bilbao
    Abando Train Station
    10:13 PM
    Madrid
    Chamartin Train Station
    0
    Renfe
    Economy
    from $98
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • ALSA
    4h 40m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    2:40 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $44
  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    5:45 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $44
  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    8:45 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $44

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Air Europa
    1h 5m
    0
    9:05 PM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    10:10 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Air Europa
    Economy
    from $102
  • Air Europa
    1h 5m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    1:50 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Air Europa
    Economy
    from $246
  • Iberia
    1h 10m
    0
    5:35 PM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    6:45 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Iberia
    Economy
    from $223
  • Fastest Carpool Monday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 30m
    0
    10:50 AM
    Bilbao Airport
    3:20 PM
    Madrid
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $34
  • Fastest Trains Monday

  • Renfe
    4h 38m
    0
    5:35 PM
    Bilbao
    Abando Train Station
    10:13 PM
    Madrid
    Chamartin Train Station
    0
    Renfe
    Economy
    from $44
  • Renfe
    4h 57m
    0
    3:18 PM
    Bilbao
    Abando Train Station
    8:15 PM
    Madrid
    Chamartin Train Station
    0
    Renfe
    Economy
    from $24
  • Renfe
    6h 55m
    0
    3:18 PM
    Bilbao
    Abando Train Station
    10:13 PM
    Madrid
    Chamartin Train Station
    0
    Renfe
    Economy
    from $48
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    12:45 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $42
  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    5:45 AM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $44
  • ALSA
    5h 0m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    11:30 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $36

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Air Europa
    1h 5m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    1:50 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Air Europa
    Economy
    from $165
  • Air Europa
    1h 5m
    0
    9:05 PM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    10:10 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Air Europa
    Economy
    from $165
  • Aeronova
    1h 10m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    9:30 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Aeronova
    Economy
    from $220
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • ALSA
    4h 15m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    10:15 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $41
  • ALSA
    4h 40m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    3:10 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $44
  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    8:15 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $34
  • Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • Renfe
    4h 28m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Bilbao
    Abando Train Station
    11:28 AM
    Madrid
    Chamartin Train Station
    0
    Renfe
    Economy
    from $44
  • Renfe
    4h 38m
    0
    5:35 PM
    Bilbao
    Abando Train Station
    10:13 PM
    Madrid
    Chamartin Train Station
    0
    Renfe
    Economy
    from $29

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Air Europa
    1h 5m
    0
    9:05 PM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    10:10 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Air Europa
    Economy
    from $60
  • Air Europa
    1h 5m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    1:50 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Air Europa
    Economy
    from $82
  • Iberia
    1h 10m
    0
    9:35 PM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    10:45 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Iberia
    Economy
    from $70
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • ALSA
    4h 15m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    10:15 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de Aragon
    0
    ALSA
    Basic
    $38
  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    8:15 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $34
  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    8:45 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de Aragon
    0
    ALSA
    Basic
    $38
  • Fastest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 30m
    0
    3:10 PM
    Bilbao
    7:40 PM
    Madrid
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $31

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Air Europa
    1h 5m
    0
    9:05 PM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    10:10 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Air Europa
    Economy
    from $102
  • Air Europa
    1h 5m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    1:50 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Air Europa
    Economy
    from $124
  • Aeronova
    1h 10m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    9:30 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Aeronova
    Economy
    from $58
  • Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Renfe
    4h 28m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Bilbao
    Abando Train Station
    11:28 AM
    Madrid
    Chamartin Train Station
    0
    Renfe
    Economy
    from $51
  • Renfe
    4h 38m
    0
    5:35 PM
    Bilbao
    Abando Train Station
    10:13 PM
    Madrid
    Chamartin Train Station
    0
    Renfe
    Economy
    from $36
  • Renfe
    6h 51m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Bilbao
    Abando Train Station
    1:51 PM
    Madrid
    Chamartin Train Station
    0
    Renfe
    Economy
    from $74
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • ALSA
    4h 40m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    2:40 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $44
  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    5:45 AM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $44
  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    11:45 AM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $44

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Air Europa
    1h 5m
    0
    9:05 PM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    10:10 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Air Europa
    Economy
    from $84
  • Iberia
    1h 10m
    0
    6:45 AM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    7:55 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Iberia
    Economy
    from $95
  • Aeronova
    1h 10m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    9:30 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Aeronova
    Economy
    from $95
  • Fastest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 0m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Bilbao
    7:30 PM
    Madrid
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $42
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • ALSA
    4h 40m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    2:40 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $44
  • ALSA
    4h 40m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    3:10 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $44
  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    5:45 AM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $44

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Air Europa
    1h 5m
    0
    9:05 PM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    10:10 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Air Europa
    Economy
    from $56
  • Air Europa
    1h 5m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    1:50 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Air Europa
    Economy
    from $103
  • Aeronova
    1h 10m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Bilbao Airport
    Bilbao Airport
    9:30 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    0
    Aeronova
    Economy
    from $103
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • ALSA
    4h 40m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    2:40 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $44
  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    5:45 AM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $44
  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    11:45 AM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $44
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Bilbao to Madrid

What are the most popular stations in Bilbao and Madrid?

In Bilbao, you will usually depart from Central Bus Station, Castrejana or Benidorm Kalea, while in Madrid you will be arriving at Atocha Train Station, Sur Bus Station or Chamartin Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Madrid from Bilbao? With 13 connections between 3 Carpool, Bus, Train and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Bilbao and Madrid, you can pay as low as $23 with a Train from Renfe.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Air Europa: you will get to Madrid in just 1h 5m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Bilbao and Madrid are ALSA, Renfe and Air Europa, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Bilbao and Madrid is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Santutxu or to Delicias, and look at flights from Bilbao Airport, and landing at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Bilbao to Madrid?

The most popular companies between Bilbao and Madrid, are ALSA, Renfe and Air Europa. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: ALSA

Train companies: Renfe

Airlines: Air Europa, Iberia, Air Nostrum and 1 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Bilbao to Madrid

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Bilbao to Madrid. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Bilbao to Madrid

How can I reach Madrid from Bilbao?

Every day, there are on average 13 connections between Carpool, Bus, Train and Flight, with which you can get to Madrid from Bilbao.

How far is Madrid from Bilbao?

The distance between Bilbao and Madrid is 200.7 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Bilbao and Madrid?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 9 kgs of CO2, a train 11 kgs, a car 55 kgs, and a flight 79 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Bilbao to Madrid?

You can get to Madrid with just $23 by taking a Train from Renfe.

What is the fastest way to get from Bilbao to Madrid?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Madrid in just 1h 5m with a Flight from Air Europa.

More routes to Bilbao and to Madrid

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Bilbao and to Madrid. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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