How to travel from Bilbao to Ciudad Real, Spain

The distance between Bilbao and Ciudad Real is around 523km (325 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bilbao to Ciudad Real 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 Ciudad RealBilbao if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Ciudad Real-Central.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €86($86)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Ciudad Real-Central.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid - South Station and then to Ciudad Real.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Ciudad Real.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Distance599km (372 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bilbao and Ciudad Real

There are several options for getting from Bilbao to Ciudad Real by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €86 ($86).

The distance between Bilbao and Ciudad Real is around 523km (325 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 485km (301 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Bilbao and Ciudad Real by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bilbao to Ciudad Real is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €86 ($86).

The cheapest way to travel between Bilbao and Ciudad Real, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bilbao and Ciudad Real. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bilbao to Ciudad Real. 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 5h 35m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Bilbao and Ciudad Real. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Ciudad Real. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bilbao to Ciudad Real. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid - South Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

Blablabus and AISA run regular bus services between Bilbao and Ciudad Real. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 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 Ciudad Real. We recommend that you fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Ciudad Real-Central. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Ciudad Real is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 172km (107 miles) from Ciudad Real. Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) and San Pablo Airport (SVQ) (SVQ) 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 Ciudad Real. The distance is around 599km (372 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bilbao to Ciudad Real is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €51 ($51).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bilbao and Ciudad Real

Transport options from Bilbao to Ciudad Real
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3hrs
€86($86)
every 4 hours523km (325 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 60m
€165($165)
every 4 hours624km (388 miles)
Bus to Donostiako Autobus Geltokia, plane and train4hrs
€140($140)
every 4 hours665km (413 miles)
Bus to Pamplona, plane and train4h 55m
€130($130)
twice a week656km (408 miles)
Train
5h 35m
€51($51)
twice daily670km (416 miles)
Bus
7h 30m
€30($30)
4 times a week616km (383 miles)
Drive
5h 60m
€110($110)
on demand599km (372 miles)

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Airports near Ciudad Real

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

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
172km (107 miles) from Ciudad Real
GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Ciudad Real
SVQ
San Pablo Airport (SVQ)
International Airport
Distance
245km (153 miles) from Ciudad Real