How to travel from Bilbao to Alicante, Spain

The distance between Bilbao and Alicante is around 780km (485 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 7h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bilbao to Alicante by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Alicante-Termino.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Bus via Zaragoza

Take the bus to Zaragoza and then to Alicante.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
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Drive

Drive to Alicante.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance781km (485 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bilbao and Alicante

There are several options for getting from Bilbao to Alicante by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 7h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Bilbao and Alicante is around 780km (485 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 583km (362 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Bilbao and Alicante by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bilbao to Alicante is to drive which takes around 7h 45m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Bilbao and Alicante, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bilbao and Alicante. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bilbao to Alicante. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin and Atocha. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Bilbao and Alicante. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 50m, 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 Bilbao and Alicante. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bilbao and Alicante with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 11h 30m.

Bilman Bus, ALSA and Jimenez Movilidad run regular bus services between Bilbao and Alicante. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 11h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bilbao to Alicante. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Alicante-Termino. instead which will take 7h 50m.

The closest major airport to Alicante is Alicante Airport (ALC) (ALC) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Alicante. Valencia Airport (VLC) (VLC) and Ibiza Airport (IBZ) (IBZ) 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 Bilbao and Alicante. The distance is around 781km (485 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bilbao to Alicante is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

How do I get from Bilbao to Alicante

Compare travel optionsbetween Bilbao and Alicante

Transport options from Bilbao to Alicante
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
7h 50m
€105($105)
twice daily989km (614 miles)
Bus via Zaragoza + 1 similar
11h 15m
€75($75)
once daily823km (511 miles)
Bus11h 30m
€52($52)
every 20 mins780km (485 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
€95($95)
on demand781km (485 miles)

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Airports near Alicante

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

ALC
Alicante Airport (ALC)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Alicante
VLC
Valencia Airport (VLC)
International Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Alicante
IBZ
Ibiza Airport (IBZ)
International Airport
Distance
172km (107 miles) from Alicante