How to travel from Valladolid to Bilbao, Spain

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.

4 routes found

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.

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Train

Take the train to Bilbao-Abando.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bilbao.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated byALSA+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Bilbao.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance280km (174 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valladolid and Bilbao

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Valladolid to Bilbao

Compare travel optionsbetween Valladolid and Bilbao

Transport options from Valladolid to Bilbao
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 45m
€27($27)
twice daily312km (194 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 15m
€30($30)
5 times a day301km (187 miles)
Bus via Palencia5h 20m
€27($27)
once a week317km (197 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€34($34)
on demand280km (174 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