The distance between Bilbao and Valencia is around 612km (380 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 60m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Bilbao to Valencia by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Valencia → Bilbao if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla.
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Take the bus to Zaragoza and then to Valencia.
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There are several options for getting from Bilbao to Valencia by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €73 ($73).
The distance between Bilbao and Valencia is around 612km (380 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 473km (294 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Bilbao and Valencia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bilbao to Valencia is to drive which takes around 5h 60m and will set you back approx €73 ($73).
The cheapest way to travel between Bilbao and Valencia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bilbao and Valencia. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bilbao to Valencia. 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 7h 15m.
Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Bilbao and Valencia. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bilbao and Valencia. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bilbao and Valencia with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 8h 35m.
Bilman Bus, ALSA and Jimenez Movilidad run regular bus services between Bilbao and Valencia. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bilbao to Valencia. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla. instead which will take 7h 15m.
The closest major airport to Valencia is Valencia Airport (VLC) (VLC) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Valencia. Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT) (CDT) and Alicante Airport (ALC) (ALC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bilbao and Valencia. The distance is around 612km (380 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bilbao to Valencia is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 7h 15m | €90($90) | twice daily | 889km (552 miles) |
Train via Zaragoza-Delicias | 9h 35m | €59($59) | once daily | 699km (434 miles) |
Bus via Zaragoza + 1 similar | 8h 30m | €65($65) | once daily | 635km (395 miles) |
Bus | 8h 35m | €40($40) | twice daily | 613km (381 miles) |
Drive | 5h 60m | €73($73) | on demand | 612km (380 miles) |
Bilman Bus
Jimenez Movilidad
The following major airports near Valencia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.