How to travel from Almería to Bilbao, Spain

The distance between Almería and Bilbao is around 741km (460 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Almería to Bilbao by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BilbaoAlmería if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Almeria (LEI) to Bilbao (BIO).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated byVueling Airlines+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid and then to Bilbao.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Bilbao-Abando.

  • Duration10h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
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Drive

Drive to Bilbao.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Distance935km (581 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Almería and Bilbao

There are several options for getting from Almería to Bilbao by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Almería and Bilbao is around 741km (460 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 715km (444 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Almería and Bilbao by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Almería to Bilbao is to fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Almería and Bilbao, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Almería and Bilbao. It typically takes around 10h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Almería to Bilbao. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 60m.

Renfe run train services between Almería and Bilbao. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10h 60m, 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 Almería and Bilbao. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Almería to Bilbao. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

BusbamSL, Blablabus and ALSA run regular bus services between Almería and Bilbao. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 10h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Almería and Bilbao. Flights depart from Almeria (LEI) and arrive at Bilbao (BIO). The flight takes around 1h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Almería and Bilbao with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 35m.

Vueling Airlines and Iberia fly between Almería and Bilbao. Flights depart from Almeria (LEI) and and arrive into Bilbao (BIO). These flights usually take around 1h 35m.

The flight from Almería to Bilbao typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Almeria (LEI) and and arrive into Bilbao (BIO).

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 Almería and Bilbao. The distance is around 935km (581 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Almería to Bilbao is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Almería and Bilbao

Transport options from Almería to Bilbao
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 15m
€180($180)
every 15 mins741km (460 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 50m
€47($47)
4 times a week943km (586 miles)
Bus via Granada12h 45m
€90($90)
once daily970km (603 miles)
Train
10h 60m
€75($75)
once daily1,052km (654 miles)
Drive
9h 20m
€170($170)
on demand935km (581 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Almería and Bilbao

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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