How to travel from Bilbao to Lleida, Spain

The distance between Bilbao and Lleida is around 450km (280 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bilbao to Lleida 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 LleidaBilbao if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the train to Lleida.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Train

Take the train to Lleida.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Bus

Take the bus to Logroño and then to Lleida.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)

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Drive

Drive to Lleida.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance450km (280 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bilbao and Lleida

There are several options for getting from Bilbao to Lleida by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Bilbao and Lleida is around 450km (280 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 345km (214 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Bilbao and Lleida by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bilbao to Lleida is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Bilbao and Lleida, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bilbao and Lleida. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bilbao and Lleida with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 5h 30m.

Renfe run train services between Bilbao and Lleida. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Lleida. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bilbao and Lleida with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 6hrs.

Alava Bus, ALSA and Autocares Lázara run regular bus services between Bilbao and Lleida. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 45m 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 Lleida. We recommend that you fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the train to Lleida. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Lleida is Reus Airport (REU) (REU) which is approximately 68km (42 miles) from Lleida. Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) (BCN) and Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) (ZAZ) 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 Lleida. The distance is around 450km (280 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bilbao to Lleida is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bilbao and Lleida

Transport options from Bilbao to Lleida
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 55m
€100($100)
every 2 hours674km (419 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4hrs
€130($130)
every 2 hours833km (517 miles)
Train
5h 30m
€40($40)
once daily478km (297 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 45m
€47($47)
once daily465km (289 miles)
Bus to Lleida6hrs
€50($50)
3 times a week468km (291 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€54($54)
on demand450km (280 miles)

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Airports near Lleida

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

REU
Reus Airport (REU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Lleida
BCN
Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)
International Airport
Distance
126km (78 miles) from Lleida
ZAZ
Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
136km (84 miles) from Lleida