The distance between Albacete and Bilbao is around 642km (399 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Albacete to Bilbao by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bilbao → Albacete if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Alicante-Termino then fly from Alicante (ALC) to Bilbao (BIO).
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Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Bilbao-Abando.
Take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur and then to Bilbao.
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There are several options for getting from Albacete to Bilbao by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).
The distance between Albacete and Bilbao is around 642km (399 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 483km (300 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Albacete and Bilbao by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albacete to Bilbao is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Albacete and Bilbao, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Albacete and Bilbao. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Albacete to Bilbao. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.
Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Albacete and Bilbao. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albacete and Bilbao. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Albacete to Bilbao. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Estacion Sur. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.
ALSA and Blablabus run regular bus services between Albacete and Bilbao. Buses run twice daily and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Albacete to Bilbao. We recommend that you take the train to Valencia-Estacio Del Nord then fly from Valencia (VLC) to Bilbao (BIO). instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Bilbao is Bilbao Airport (BIO) (BIO) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Bilbao. Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) and Santander Airport (SDR) (SDR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Albacete and Bilbao. The distance is around 642km (399 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albacete to Bilbao is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Alicante-Termino, Fly + 3 similar | 3h 10m | €120($120) | every 2 hours | 793km (492 miles) |
Train to Madrid-Chamartin, Fly | 3h 25m | €105($105) | every 3 hours | 662km (411 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 45m | €95($95) | 4 times a day | 693km (431 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 35m | €95($95) | once daily | 832km (517 miles) |
Train | 6h 25m | €75($75) | twice daily | 813km (505 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7hrs | €60($60) | twice daily | 652km (405 miles) |
Bus via Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 | 7h 15m | €43($43) | 4 times a week | 657km (408 miles) |
Drive | 6h 10m | €120($120) | on demand | 642km (399 miles) |
The following major airports near Bilbao offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.