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.
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 Bilbao → Almería if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Almeria (LEI) to Bilbao (BIO).
Take the bus to Madrid and then to Bilbao.
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Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Bilbao-Abando.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 15m | €180($180) | every 15 mins | 741km (460 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 10h 50m | €47($47) | 4 times a week | 943km (586 miles) |
Bus via Granada | 12h 45m | €90($90) | once daily | 970km (603 miles) |
Train | 10h 60m | €75($75) | once daily | 1,052km (654 miles) |
Drive | 9h 20m | €170($170) | on demand | 935km (581 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bilbao offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.