The distance between Cuenca and Bilbao is around 536km (333 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Cuenca to Bilbao by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bilbao → Cuenca if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Bilbao (BIO).
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Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Bilbao-Abando.
Take the bus to Madrid and then to Bilbao.
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There are several options for getting from Cuenca to Bilbao by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 10hrs. 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 €89 ($89).
The distance between Cuenca and Bilbao is around 536km (333 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 361km (225 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Cuenca and Bilbao by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cuenca to Bilbao is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €89 ($89).
The cheapest way to travel between Cuenca and Bilbao, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cuenca and Bilbao. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cuenca to Bilbao. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.
Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Cuenca and Bilbao. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Cuenca and Bilbao. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cuenca to Bilbao. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.
Avanza Grupo, Blablabus, Autocares Grupo Samar and Bilman run regular bus services between Cuenca and Bilbao. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cuenca to Bilbao. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cuenca and Bilbao. The distance is around 552km (343 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cuenca to Bilbao is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €58 ($58).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 2h 50m | €89($89) | every 4 hours | 536km (333 miles) |
Train to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla, Fly | 3hrs | €105($105) | 5 times a day | 694km (431 miles) |
Train to Madrid-Chamartin, plane and bus | 3h 40m | €165($165) | once daily | 634km (394 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 5m | €145($145) | every 4 hours | 681km (423 miles) |
Train | 5h 50m | €58($58) | twice daily | 686km (427 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 55m | €29($29) | 4 times a week | 568km (353 miles) |
Bus via Teruel | 10hrs | €11($11) | 4 times a week | 645km (401 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | €100($100) | on demand | 552km (343 miles) |
Avanza Grupo
Autocares Grupo Samar
Bilman
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The following major airports near Bilbao offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.