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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Alicante to Bilbao
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€117
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€180
Fastest journey on Sep 18
8 h 27 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
11 h 50 m
Trains on Sep 18
6
Distance
584 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Alicante to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alicante to Bilbao will cost around €180 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €117.
It's difficult to get from Alicante to Bilbao without transferring at least once.
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042677:24 AM15h38Alicante-Terminal11:02 PMBilbao-Abando€1171One-way1 transfer- 05093+042679:40 AM13h22Alicante-Terminal11:02 PMBilbao-Abando€1531One-way1 transfer
- 04143 · 0426710:26 AM12h36Alicante-Terminal11:02 PMBilbao-Abando€1811One-way1 transfer
- 05083+042678:35 AM14h27Alicante-Terminal11:02 PMBilbao-Abando€1971One-way1 transfer
- 05143+042672:35 PM8h27Alicante-Terminal11:02 PMBilbao-Abando€2151One-way1 transfer
- 05143+042672:35 PM8h27Alicante-Terminal11:02 PMBilbao-Abando€2151One-way1 transfer
- 05113+0426712:45 PM10h17Alicante-Terminal11:02 PMBilbao-Abando€2151One-way1 transfer
- 04143 · 0426710:26 AM12h36Alicante-Terminal11:02 PMBilbao-Abando€1811One-way1 transfer
- 05093+042679:40 AM13h22Alicante-Terminal11:02 PMBilbao-Abando€1531One-way1 transfer
- 05083+042678:35 AM14h27Alicante-Terminal11:02 PMBilbao-Abando€1971One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Alicante to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €72, while a train costs an average of €81.
Distance: 584 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€81 Average price | €72 Average price Cheapest | €78 Average price | €159 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 53m Average total duration 9h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 52m Average total duration 9h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Bilbao:
A bus is €6 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Bilbao costing on average €78.
A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Bilbao costing on average €81.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 22m.
Train takes on average 9h 23m.
Live departures
Alicante to Bilbao train times
The table below shows live departures for Alicante to Bilbao trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05273+04267 | On time 7:24 AM Alicante-Terminal | 15h38 | 11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
| 05083+04267 | On time 8:35 AM Alicante-Terminal | 14h27 | 11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
| 05093+04267 | 9:40 AM Alicante-Terminal | 13h22 | 11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
| 04143 · 04267 | 10:26 AM Alicante-Terminal | 12h36 | 11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
| 05113+04267 | On time 12:45 PM Alicante-Terminal | 10h17 | 11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
| 05143+04267 | On time 2:35 PM Alicante-Terminal | 8h27 | 11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Alicante to Bilbao
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Trains from Alicante to Bilbao run on average 1 times per day, taking around 9h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €75 but you can travel from only €23 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:45, the last at 14:35. The fastest train covers the 584 km distance in 7h 53m.
Distance 584 km |
Average train duration 9h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price €75 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 7h 53m |
First train 12:45 AM |
Last train 2:35 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe Viajeros from Alicante to Bilbao trainsRenfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe Viajeros trains will get you between Alicante and Bilbao from €23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Alicante to Bilbao
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