How to travel from Sitges to Bilbao, Spain

The distance between Sitges and Bilbao is around 510km (317 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Sitges 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 El Prat De Llobregat then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Bilbao (BIO).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
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Train

Take the train to Bilbao-Abando.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bilbao.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €83($83)

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Drive

Drive to Bilbao.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance574km (357 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sitges and Bilbao

There are several options for getting from Sitges to Bilbao by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €80 ($80).

The distance between Sitges and Bilbao is around 510km (317 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 452km (281 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Sitges and Bilbao by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sitges to Bilbao is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €80 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Sitges and Bilbao, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Sitges to Bilbao. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sants. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

Renfe run train services between Sitges and Bilbao. Trains depart once 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 Sitges and Bilbao. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sitges to Bilbao. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Barcelona - La Campana and Comtes de Bell-lloc - Viriat. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

ALSA, Bus Garraf, HIFE S.A., Transportes Pesa, Lurraldebus, Socibus, FlixBus and MonBus run regular bus services between Sitges and Bilbao. Buses run twice daily and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sitges to Bilbao. We recommend that you take the train to El Prat De Llobregat then fly from Barcelona (BCN) 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 Sitges and Bilbao. The distance is around 574km (357 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 Sitges to Bilbao is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sitges and Bilbao

Transport options from Sitges to Bilbao
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 30m
€80($80)
every 30 mins510km (317 miles)
Train
7h 15m
€50($50)
once daily686km (427 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9hrs
€83($83)
twice daily667km (415 miles)
Bus via Tarragona9h 60m
€110($110)
twice daily672km (418 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€68($68)
on demand574km (357 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