How to travel from Bilbao to Mataró, Spain

The distance between Bilbao and Mataró is around 523km (325 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bilbao to Mataró by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MataróBilbao if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Mataró Ronda de la Republica Camí Ral.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)
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Bus

Take the bus to Barcelona.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
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Drive

Drive to Mataró.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance635km (394 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bilbao and Mataró

There are several options for getting from Bilbao to Mataró by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €77 ($77).

The distance between Bilbao and Mataró is around 523km (325 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 481km (299 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Bilbao and Mataró by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bilbao to Mataró is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €77 ($77).

The cheapest way to travel between Bilbao and Mataró, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bilbao and Mataró. We recommend that you fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Mataró Ronda de la Republica Camí Ral. instead which will take 2h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bilbao and Mataró. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bilbao to Mataró. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Barcelona and Gran Vía - Pl Tetuan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Bilbao and Mataró. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 20m 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 Mataró. We recommend that you fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Mataró Ronda de la Republica Camí Ral. instead which will take 2h 60m.

The closest major airport to Mataró is Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) (BCN) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Mataró. Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO) (GRO) and Reus Airport (REU) (REU) 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 Mataró. The distance is around 635km (394 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bilbao to Mataró is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €77 ($77).

How do I get from Bilbao to Mataró

Compare travel optionsbetween Bilbao and Mataró

Transport options from Bilbao to Mataró
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
2h 60m
€77($77)
hourly523km (325 miles)
Bus to Donostiako Autobus Geltokia, plane3h 60m
€105($105)
hourly557km (346 miles)
Bus and Plane4hrs
€100($100)
hourly689km (428 miles)
Bus
9h 20m
€65($65)
once daily670km (416 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
€115($115)
on demand635km (394 miles)

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Airports near Mataró

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

BCN
Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Mataró
GRO
Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Mataró
REU
Reus Airport (REU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Mataró