How to travel from Algeciras to Bilbao, Spain

The distance between Algeciras and Bilbao is around 894km (556 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Algeciras to Bilbao by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus to Jerez de la Frontera, Fly

Take the bus to Jerez de la Frontera then fly from Jerez (XRY) to Bilbao (BIO).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Train

Take the train to Malaga Maria Zambrano then Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Bilbao-Abando.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Bus

Take the bus to Vitoria-Gasteiz and then to Bilbao/Bilbo-Termibus/Geltoki.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Bilbao.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Distance1,042km (648 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Algeciras and Bilbao

There are several options for getting from Algeciras to Bilbao by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 16h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Algeciras and Bilbao is around 894km (556 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 822km (510 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Algeciras and Bilbao by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Algeciras to Bilbao is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Algeciras and Bilbao, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Algeciras and Bilbao. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Algeciras to Bilbao. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Malaga Maria Zambrano, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Chamartín. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Algeciras and Bilbao. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 9h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Algeciras and Bilbao. It typically takes around 16h 55m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Algeciras to Bilbao. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Vitoria-Gasteiz. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 55m.

FlixBus, Autobuses La Union and Socibus run regular bus services between Algeciras and Bilbao. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 16h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Algeciras to Bilbao. We recommend that you take the bus to Málaga Airport then fly from Malaga (AGP) to Bilbao (BIO). instead which will take 3h 55m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Algeciras and Bilbao. The distance is around 1,042km (648 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Algeciras to Bilbao is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Transport options from Algeciras to Bilbao
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Jerez de la Frontera, Fly + 1 similar
3h 20m
€225($225)
every 20 mins901km (560 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 55m
€135($135)
5 times a day894km (556 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 40m
€115($115)
4 times a week1,248km (776 miles)
Train via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha10h 45m
€83($83)
twice daily1,134km (704 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
16h 55m
€61($61)
6 times a week1,124km (698 miles)
Bus to Bilbao Intermodal18hrs
€120($120)
twice daily1,385km (861 miles)
Drive
9h 55m
€190($190)
on demand1,042km (648 miles)

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Airports near Bilbao

The following major airports near Bilbao offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

BIO
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
International Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Bilbao
VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (28 miles) from Bilbao
SDR
Santander Airport (SDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Bilbao