How to travel from Bilbao to Zamora, Spain

The distance between Bilbao and Zamora is around 377km (234 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bilbao to Zamora 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 ZamoraBilbao 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 Zamora.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus via Burgos

Take the bus to Burgos and then to Zamora Bus Station.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Valladolid and then to Zamora.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
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Drive

Drive to Zamora.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance377km (234 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bilbao and Zamora

There are several options for getting from Bilbao to Zamora by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Bilbao and Zamora is around 377km (234 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 303km (188 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Bilbao and Zamora by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bilbao to Zamora is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Bilbao and Zamora, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Bilbao to Zamora. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valladolid. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 5m.

Renfe run train services between Bilbao and Zamora. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 5m, 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 Zamora. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bilbao and Zamora with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 5h 30m.

FlixBus, ALSA, Socibus and Cooperativa Interurbana Andorrana run regular bus services between Bilbao and Zamora. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 5h 30m 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 Zamora. We recommend that you fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Zamora. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Zamora is Ranon Airport (OVD) (OVD) which is approximately 208km (130 miles) from Zamora. Vigo Airport (VGO) (VGO) and Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) 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 Zamora. The distance is around 377km (234 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bilbao to Zamora is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €24 ($24).

How do I get from Bilbao to Zamora

Compare travel optionsbetween Bilbao and Zamora

Transport options from Bilbao to Zamora
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3hrs
€105($105)
every 4 hours579km (360 miles)
Bus via Burgos + 1 similar
4h 45m
€19($19)
once a week388km (241 miles)
Bus5h 30m
€24($24)
once daily380km (236 miles)
Train
5h 5m
€46($46)
once daily496km (308 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€45($45)
on demand377km (234 miles)

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Airports near Zamora

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

OVD
Ranon Airport (OVD)
International Airport
Distance
208km (130 miles) from Zamora
VGO
Vigo Airport (VGO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Zamora
MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
240km (149 miles) from Zamora