How to travel from Castellón de la Plana to Bilbao, Spain

The distance between Castellón de la Plana and Bilbao is around 612km (380 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Castellón de la Plana to Bilbao by plane, 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 BilbaoCastellón de la Plana if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Castellon de la Plana (CDT) to Bilbao (BIO).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €315($315)
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Train

Take the train to Camp De Tarragona and then to Bilbao-Abando.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
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Bus

Take the bus to Valencia Central Bus Station and then to Bilbao.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
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Drive

Drive to Bilbao.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance612km (380 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Castellón de la Plana and Bilbao

There are several options for getting from Castellón de la Plana to Bilbao by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €315 ($315).

The distance between Castellón de la Plana and Bilbao is around 612km (380 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 437km (271 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Castellón de la Plana and Bilbao by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Castellón de la Plana to Bilbao is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €315 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Castellón de la Plana and Bilbao, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Castellón de la Plana and Bilbao. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Castellón de la Plana to Bilbao. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Camp De Tarragona. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

Renfe run train services between Castellón de la Plana and Bilbao. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Castellón de la Plana and Bilbao. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Castellón de la Plana to Bilbao. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Valencia Central Bus Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 55m.

HIFE S.A., ALSA, FlixBus, Avanza Grupo and Bilman run regular bus services between Castellón de la Plana and Bilbao. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Castellón de la Plana and Bilbao. Flights depart from Castellon de la Plana (CDT) and arrive at Bilbao (BIO) - via Madrid (MAD). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Castellón de la Plana to Bilbao. There is however a flight that goes via Madrid (MAD). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Castellón de la Plana to Bilbao typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Castellon de la Plana (CDT) and and arrive into Bilbao (BIO).

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 Castellón de la Plana and Bilbao. The distance is around 612km (380 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Castellón de la Plana to Bilbao is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €315 ($315).

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Transport options from Castellón de la Plana to Bilbao
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 15m
€315($315)
hourly694km (431 miles)
Train
7h 25m
€57($57)
once daily752km (467 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 55m
€46($46)
every 20 mins688km (428 miles)
Bus via Zaragoza10hrs
€70($70)
twice daily664km (413 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€110($110)
on demand612km (380 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