| Cheapest Transport | $46 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 5m |
| Earliest Departure | 1:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 9:35 PM |
| Departures per day | 13 |
| Distance | 397 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Air Europa, Daytrip, Nex Continental Holdings, Vueling |
Travelling between Bilbao and Madrid is possible by Flight, bus and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 89.57 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 45.38.
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 5 hours to travel between Bilbao and Madrid depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Bilbao and Madrid. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 4h 45m to reach Madrid.
Travelling between Bilbao and Madrid can be as cheap as USD 45.38 if you opt for a Nex Continental Holdings bus and as expensive as USD 89.57 if you buy a Nex Continental Holdings Bus ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Bilbao to Madrid.
Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Air Europa, Iberia, Vueling
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Nex Continental Holdings
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Daytrip
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with taxi remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route