How to travel from Bilbao to Frigiliana, Spain

The distance between Bilbao and Frigiliana is around 811km (504 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bilbao to Frigiliana by plane, taxi, 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 FrigilianaBilbao if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Granada (GRX) then take a taxi to Frigiliana.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Malaga Maria Zambrano.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Vitoria/Gasteiz-Estacion/Geltoki and then to Nerja.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Frigiliana.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance908km (564 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bilbao and Frigiliana

There are several options for getting from Bilbao to Frigiliana by plane, taxi, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 13h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €280 ($280).

The distance between Bilbao and Frigiliana is around 811km (504 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 724km (450 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Bilbao and Frigiliana by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bilbao to Frigiliana is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €280 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Bilbao and Frigiliana, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bilbao and Frigiliana. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bilbao to Frigiliana. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin, Atocha, Malaga Maria Zambrano and Lagos. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Bilbao and Frigiliana. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 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 Frigiliana. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bilbao to Frigiliana. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Vitoria/Gasteiz-Estacion/Geltoki and Nerja. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.

Autobuses La Union, ALSA and Socibus run regular bus services between Bilbao and Frigiliana. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 35m 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 Frigiliana. We recommend that you fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Granada (GRX) then take a taxi to Frigiliana. instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Frigiliana is Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Frigiliana. Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) and Almeria Airport (LEI) (LEI) 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 Frigiliana. The distance is around 908km (564 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bilbao to Frigiliana is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €280 ($280).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bilbao and Frigiliana

Transport options from Bilbao to Frigiliana
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 1 similar
3h 15m
€280($280)
every 30 mins811km (504 miles)
Plane and Bus4hrs
€140($140)
hourly837km (520 miles)
Train
8h 50m
€130($130)
twice daily1,077km (669 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 35m
€100($100)
once daily965km (600 miles)
Bus via Malaga Central Bus Station15h 15m
€110($110)
every 20 mins1,076km (668 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
€165($165)
on demand908km (564 miles)

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Airports near Frigiliana

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

GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Frigiliana
AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Frigiliana
LEI
Almeria Airport (LEI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
136km (84 miles) from Frigiliana