How to travel from Bilbao to Lanzarote, Spain
The distance between Bilbao and Lanzarote is around 1,889km (1,174 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Bilbao to Lanzarote by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lanzarote → Bilbao if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Arrecife (ACE).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost€455($455)
+ 3 others1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Madrid and then to Cadiz then take a ferry to Lanzarote - Arrecife.
- Duration1 day 15h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€295($295)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Cadiz then take a ferry to Lanzarote - Arrecife.
- Duration1 day 12h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€280($280)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cadiz then take a ferry to Lanzarote - Arrecife.
- Duration1 day 12h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€305($305)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bilbao and Lanzarote
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bilbao to Lanzarote by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €280 ($280) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €455 ($455).
The distance between Bilbao and Lanzarote is around 1,889km (1,174 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,847km (1,148 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Bilbao and Lanzarote by plane.
The quickest way to get from Bilbao to Lanzarote is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €455 ($455).
The cheapest way to travel between Bilbao and Lanzarote is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €280 ($280) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bilbao and Lanzarote. We recommend that you fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Arrecife (ACE). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bilbao and Lanzarote. We recommend that you fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Arrecife (ACE). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Bilbao and Lanzarote. Flights depart from Bilbao (BIO) and arrive at Arrecife (ACE). The flight takes around 2h 50m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Bilbao and Lanzarote with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 50m.
Vueling Airlines, Air Europa, Iberia and Binter Canarias fly between Bilbao and Lanzarote. Flights depart from Bilbao (BIO) and and arrive into Arrecife (ACE). These flights usually take around 2h 50m.
The flight from Bilbao to Lanzarote typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Bilbao (BIO) and and arrive into Arrecife (ACE).
The closest major airport to Lanzarote is César Manrique Lanzarote Airport (ACE) (ACE) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Lanzarote. Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) (FUE) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) (LPA) 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 Lanzarote. We recommend that you fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Arrecife (ACE). instead which will take 3h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bilbao to Lanzarote is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €455 ($455).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bilbao and Lanzarote
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 25m | €455($455) | hourly | 1,889km (1,174 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5h 35m | €820($820) | hourly | 2,332km (1,449 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 15h | €295($295) | twice a week | 2,123km (1,319 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 12h | €280($280) | twice a week | 2,215km (1,376 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 1 day 18h | €290($290) | twice a week | 2,194km (1,363 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 12h | €305($305) | twice a week | 2,072km (1,288 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bilbao and Lanzarote
Airlines
Binter Canarias
Bus companies
Socibus
Train operators
Ferry operators
Acciona Trasmediterranea
Airports near Lanzarote
The following major airports near Lanzarote offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
César Manrique Lanzarote Airport (ACE)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Lanzarote
Fuerteventura Airport (FUE)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Lanzarote
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
- Distance
- 211km (131 miles) from Lanzarote