How to travel from Bilbao to Toledo, Spain

The distance between Bilbao and Toledo is around 430km (267 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Bilbao to Toledo by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Toledo.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 and then to Toledo.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Toledo.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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Drive

Drive to Toledo.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance474km (294 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bilbao and Toledo

There are several options for getting from Bilbao to Toledo by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Bilbao and Toledo is around 430km (267 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 390km (242 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Bilbao and Toledo by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bilbao to Toledo is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Bilbao and Toledo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bilbao and Toledo. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bilbao to Toledo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin and Atocha. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

Renfe run train services between Bilbao and Toledo. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Toledo. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bilbao to Toledo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid - Barajas Airport T4. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

ALSA and FlixBus run regular bus services between Bilbao and Toledo. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 25m 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 Toledo. We recommend that you fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Toledo. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Toledo is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 81km (50 miles) from Toledo. Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) and Valencia Airport (VLC) (VLC) 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 Toledo. The distance is around 474km (294 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bilbao to Toledo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €49 ($49).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bilbao and Toledo

Transport options from Bilbao to Toledo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
2h 35m
€95($95)
every 2 hours430km (267 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
€130($130)
once daily522km (324 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 45m
€230($230)
every 2 hours525km (326 miles)
Bus to San Sebastián / Donostia, plane and train3h 45m
€170($170)
every 2 hours566km (352 miles)
Bus to PAMPLONA/IRUÑA Ida - Estación, plane and train4h 40m
€160($160)
3 times a week560km (348 miles)
Bus
5h 25m
€49($49)
once daily476km (296 miles)
Train
5h 55m
€51($51)
twice daily574km (357 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€56($56)
on demand474km (294 miles)

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Airports near Toledo

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

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Toledo
GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
298km (185 miles) from Toledo
VLC
Valencia Airport (VLC)
International Airport
Distance
307km (190 miles) from Toledo