How to travel from Cádiz to Bilbao, Spain

The distance between Cádiz and Bilbao is around 848km (527 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Cádiz to Bilbao by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to La Parra then fly from Jerez (XRY) to Bilbao (BIO).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €290($290)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Bilbao-Abando.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Bus

Take the bus to Valladolid and then to Bilbao.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)

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Drive

Drive to Bilbao.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Distance979km (608 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cádiz and Bilbao

There are several options for getting from Cádiz to Bilbao by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €290 ($290).

The distance between Cádiz and Bilbao is around 848km (527 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 801km (498 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Cádiz and Bilbao by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cádiz to Bilbao is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €290 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Cádiz and Bilbao, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cádiz and Bilbao. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cádiz to Bilbao. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Chamartin. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.

Renfe run train services between Cádiz and Bilbao. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 9h 45m, 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 Cádiz and Bilbao. It typically takes around 14h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cádiz and Bilbao with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 15h 20m.

ALSA, FlixBus and Socibus run regular bus services between Cádiz and Bilbao. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cádiz to Bilbao. We recommend that you take the train to La Parra then fly from Jerez (XRY) to Bilbao (BIO). instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Bilbao is Bilbao Airport (BIO) (BIO) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Bilbao. Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) and Santander Airport (SDR) (SDR) 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 Cádiz and Bilbao. The distance is around 979km (608 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cádiz to Bilbao is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €290 ($290).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cádiz and Bilbao

Transport options from Cádiz to Bilbao
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 50m
€290($290)
every 4 hours848km (527 miles)
Train to Sevilla-Santa Justa, Fly4hrs
€135($135)
hourly876km (544 miles)
Train
9h 45m
€90($90)
twice daily1,122km (697 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 15m
€105($105)
once daily1,025km (637 miles)
Bus to Bilbao Intermodal15h 20m
€100($100)
twice daily1,087km (675 miles)
Drive
9h 15m
€115($115)
on demand979km (608 miles)

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Airports near Bilbao

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

BIO
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
International Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Bilbao
VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (28 miles) from Bilbao
SDR
Santander Airport (SDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Bilbao