How to travel from Guadalajara to Bilbao, Spain

The distance between Guadalajara and Bilbao is around 395km (245 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Guadalajara to Bilbao 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 BilbaoGuadalajara if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Canillejas then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Bilbao (BIO).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
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Bus via Canillejas

Take the bus to Canillejas and then to Bilbao.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Chamartín and then to Bilbao-Abando.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Bilbao.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance420km (261 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Guadalajara and Bilbao

There are several options for getting from Guadalajara to Bilbao by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €75 ($75).

The distance between Guadalajara and Bilbao is around 395km (245 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 283km (176 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Guadalajara and Bilbao by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Guadalajara to Bilbao is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €75 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Guadalajara and Bilbao, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Guadalajara and Bilbao. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Guadalajara to Bilbao. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chamartín. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Renfe Cercanias and Renfe run train services between Guadalajara and Bilbao. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Guadalajara and Bilbao. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Guadalajara to Bilbao. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

ALSA and Blablabus run regular bus services between Guadalajara and Bilbao. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Guadalajara to Bilbao. We recommend that you take the bus to Canillejas then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Bilbao (BIO). instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Guadalajara and Bilbao. The distance is around 420km (261 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Guadalajara to Bilbao is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €43 ($43).

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Transport options from Guadalajara to Bilbao
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
2h 30m
€75($75)
hourly395km (245 miles)
Bus to Canillejas, plane3h 45m
€130($130)
hourly540km (335 miles)
Bus via Canillejas + 1 similar
5h 10m
€25($25)
4 times a week449km (279 miles)
Bus5h 10m
€43($43)
twice daily456km (283 miles)
Train
5h 40m
€35($35)
twice daily545km (339 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€77($77)
on demand420km (261 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