How to travel from Zamora to Bilbao, Spain

The distance between Zamora and Bilbao is around 378km (235 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Zamora 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 BilbaoZamora if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Bilbao (BIO).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bilbao.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
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Drive

Drive to Bilbao.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance378km (235 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zamora and Bilbao

There are several options for getting from Zamora 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 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Zamora and Bilbao is around 378km (235 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 303km (188 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Zamora and Bilbao by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zamora to Bilbao is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Zamora 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 Zamora and Bilbao. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Zamora to Bilbao. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valladolid. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Renfe run train services between Zamora and Bilbao. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 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 Zamora and Bilbao. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Zamora and Bilbao with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 5h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Zamora and Bilbao. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zamora to Bilbao. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Bilbao (BIO). instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Zamora and Bilbao. The distance is around 378km (235 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zamora to Bilbao is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €25 ($25).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Zamora and Bilbao

Transport options from Zamora to Bilbao
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 25m
€105($105)
every 3 hours572km (356 miles)
Train
5h 15m
€46($46)
once daily498km (310 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
€25($25)
once daily384km (238 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€45($45)
on demand378km (235 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