How to travel from Tenerife to Bilbao, Spain
The distance between Tenerife and Bilbao is around 2,083km (1,294 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Tenerife to Bilbao by plane, bus, ferry, car and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bilbao → Tenerife if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Tenerife (TFN) to Bilbao (BIO).
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost€195($195)
+ 2 others3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and then to Cádiz then take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur and then to Bilbao.
- Duration2 days 10h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€370($370)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and then to Cádiz then take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Bilbao-Abando.
- Duration2 days 7h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€350($350)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Huelva then drive to Bilbao.
- Duration1 day 22h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€590($595)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tenerife and Bilbao
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tenerife to Bilbao by plane, bus, ferry, car and train. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €195 ($195) and will take around 4h 15m.
The distance between Tenerife and Bilbao is around 2,083km (1,294 miles).
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Tenerife and Bilbao by plane.
The quickest way to get from Tenerife to Bilbao is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Tenerife and Bilbao is to fly which will typically cost around €195 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tenerife and Bilbao. We recommend that you fly from Tenerife (TFN) to Bilbao (BIO). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tenerife and Bilbao. We recommend that you fly from Tenerife (TFN) to Bilbao (BIO). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Tenerife and Bilbao. Flights depart from Tenerife (TFN) and arrive at Bilbao (BIO). The flight takes around 3hrs.
Yes there is a direct flight between Tenerife and Bilbao with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3hrs.
Vueling Airlines, Air Europa and Iberia fly between Tenerife and Bilbao. Flights depart from Tenerife (TFN) and and arrive into Bilbao (BIO). These flights usually take around 3hrs.
The flight from Tenerife to Bilbao typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Tenerife (TFN) 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Tenerife to Bilbao. We recommend that you fly from Tenerife (TFN) to Bilbao (BIO). instead which will take 4h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tenerife to Bilbao is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tenerife and Bilbao
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 4h 15m | €195($195) | every 30 mins | 2,083km (1,294 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 4h 45m | €405($405) | once daily | 2,135km (1,326 miles) |
| Fly to San Sebastian (EAS), Bus | 5h 55m | €395($395) | hourly | 2,370km (1,472 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6hrs | €220($220) | hourly | 2,282km (1,418 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 2 days 10h | €370($370) | once a week | 2,521km (1,567 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 2 days 7h | €350($350) | once a week | 2,608km (1,620 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 2 days 20h | €320($320) | twice a week | 2,514km (1,562 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 1 day 22h | €590($595) | twice a week | 2,306km (1,433 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tenerife and Bilbao
Airlines
Binter Canarias
Train operators
Bus companies
Lurraldebus Transportes Pesa S.A.
Socibus
Ferry operators
Fred Olsen
Naviera Armas S.A.
Trasmediterránea S.A.
Airports near Bilbao
The following major airports near Bilbao offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Bilbao
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
- Distance
- 46km (28 miles) from Bilbao
Santander Airport (SDR)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from Bilbao