How to travel from Bilbao to La Palma, Spain
The distance between Bilbao and La Palma is around 2,126km (1,321 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 60m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Bilbao to La Palma by plane, bus, car, ferry and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out La Palma → Bilbao if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC).
- Duration3h 60m
- Flight time3h 15m
- Typical cost€295($295)
+ 2 others3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Jerez de la Frontera Bus Station then take a ferry to Santa Cruz de la Palma.
- Duration2 days 22h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€340($340)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Cadiz then take a ferry to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria then Santa Cruz de Tenerife and then to Santa Cruz de la Palma.
- Duration2 days 1h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€440($440)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Huelva then take a ferry to Santa Cruz de Tenerife and then to Santa Cruz de la Palma.
- Duration1 day 20h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€640($640)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bilbao and La Palma
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bilbao to La Palma by plane, bus, car, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €295 ($295) and will take around 3h 60m.
The distance between Bilbao and La Palma is around 2,126km (1,321 miles).
It takes around 3h 60m to get from Bilbao and La Palma by plane.
The quickest way to get from Bilbao to La Palma is to fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €295 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between Bilbao and La Palma is to fly which will typically cost around €295 ($295) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bilbao and La Palma. We recommend that you fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC). instead which will take 3h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bilbao and La Palma. We recommend that you fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC). instead which will take 3h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Bilbao and La Palma. Flights depart from Bilbao (BIO) and arrive at Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC). The flight takes around 3h 15m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Bilbao and La Palma with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 15m.
Vueling Airlines, Iberia and Binter Canarias fly between Bilbao and La Palma. Flights depart from Bilbao (BIO) and and arrive into Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC). These flights usually take around 3h 15m.
The flight from Bilbao to La Palma typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Bilbao (BIO) and and arrive into Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC).
The closest major airport to La Palma is La Palma Airport (SPC) (SPC) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from La Palma. Tenerife South Airport (TFS) (TFS) and Tenerife North Airport (TFN) (TFN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bilbao to La Palma. We recommend that you fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC). instead which will take 3h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bilbao to La Palma is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around €295 ($295).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bilbao and La Palma
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 3h 60m | €295($295) | every 30 mins | 2,126km (1,321 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5h 40m | €455($455) | hourly | 2,369km (1,472 miles) |
| Bus to Donostiako Autobus Geltokia, Fly | 6hrs | €325($325) | hourly | 2,329km (1,447 miles) |
| Bus to Pamplona, Fly | 6h 55m | €360($360) | twice a week | 2,320km (1,441 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 2 days 22h | €340($340) | once a week | 2,695km (1,675 miles) |
| Bus to Merida, ferry | 3 days | €340($340) | once a week | 2,681km (1,666 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 2 days 1h | €440($440) | twice a week | 2,739km (1,702 miles) |
| Train to Segovia Guiomar, ferry | 2 days 18h | €325($325) | once a week | 2,733km (1,698 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 20h | €640($640) | twice a week | 2,487km (1,545 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bilbao and La Palma
Bus companies
Bilman
Tabita Tour
Lurraldebus Transportes Pesa S.A.
Airlines
Binter Canarias
Ferry operators
Fred Olsen
Trasmediterránea S.A.
Naviera Armas S.A.
Train operators
Airports near La Palma
The following major airports near La Palma offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
La Palma Airport (SPC)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from La Palma
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
- Distance
- 143km (89 miles) from La Palma
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
- Distance
- 149km (92 miles) from La Palma