The distance between Valladolid and Bilbao is around 280km (174 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Valladolid to Bilbao by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bilbao → Valladolid if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Bilbao-Abando.
Take the bus to Bilbao.
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There are several options for getting from Valladolid to Bilbao by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €34 ($34).
The distance between Valladolid and Bilbao is around 280km (174 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 232km (144 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Valladolid and Bilbao by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Valladolid to Bilbao is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €34 ($34).
The cheapest way to travel between Valladolid and Bilbao, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Valladolid and Bilbao. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Valladolid and Bilbao with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 3h 45m.
Renfe run train services between Valladolid and Bilbao. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Valladolid and Bilbao. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Valladolid and Bilbao with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 4h 15m.
ALSA, FlixBus, La Regional VSA and MonBus run regular bus services between Valladolid and Bilbao. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valladolid to Bilbao. We recommend that you take the train to Bilbao-Abando. instead which will take 3h 45m.
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 Valladolid and Bilbao. The distance is around 280km (174 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valladolid to Bilbao is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €27 ($27).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 45m | €27($27) | twice daily | 312km (194 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 15m | €30($30) | 5 times a day | 301km (187 miles) |
Bus via Palencia | 5h 20m | €27($27) | once a week | 317km (197 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | €34($34) | on demand | 280km (174 miles) |
La Regional VSA
MonBus
The following major airports near Bilbao offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.