How to travel from Cordoba to Bilbao, Spain

The distance between Cordoba and Bilbao is around 695km (432 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Cordoba 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 Sevilla-Santa Justa then fly from Sevilla (SVQ) to Bilbao (BIO).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Train

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

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur and then to Bilbao.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)

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Drive

Drive to Bilbao.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Distance787km (489 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cordoba and Bilbao

There are several options for getting from Cordoba to Bilbao by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Cordoba and Bilbao is around 695km (432 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 618km (384 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Cordoba and Bilbao by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cordoba to Bilbao is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Cordoba and Bilbao, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cordoba and Bilbao. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cordoba 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 7h 15m.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Cordoba and Bilbao. 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.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cordoba and Bilbao. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cordoba to Bilbao. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Estacion Sur. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.

ALSA, Autocares Ramirez S.L. and Socibus run regular bus services between Cordoba and Bilbao. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cordoba to Bilbao. We recommend that you take the train to Sevilla-Santa Justa then fly from Sevilla (SVQ) to Bilbao (BIO). instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Cordoba and Bilbao. The distance is around 787km (489 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cordoba to Bilbao is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cordoba and Bilbao

Transport options from Cordoba to Bilbao
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 15m
€130($130)
hourly850km (528 miles)
Train to Malaga Maria Zambrano, Fly3h 25m
€165($165)
every 4 hours942km (585 miles)
Train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, Fly4h 10m
€125($125)
every 3 hours695km (432 miles)
Train
7h 15m
€85($85)
twice daily843km (524 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 35m
€80($80)
once daily795km (494 miles)
Bus via Andújar11h 45m
€70($70)
twice daily834km (519 miles)
Drive
7h 40m
€95($95)
on demand787km (489 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