How to get from Alicante to Bilbao
The fastest way to travel from Alicante to Bilbao takes approximately 569 minutes with 3 transfers. You can use bus, train and subway. We found 3 route options for you.
Fastest Route
569 min
801.5 km
3 transfers
C6
Alvia
Alsa
Línea De Metro Bilbao
Departs from:
Pl. Puerta de la Mar, s.n
Walking:
30 min
Step-by-step directions
1
Walk 4 min (0.3 km)
to Pl. Puerta de la Mar, s.n
2
Take
C6
Bus
Direction: Aeroport L Altet Alacant-Elx
From Pl. Puerta de la Mar, s.n
to Av. Salamanca, 1 - Adif.Adif
(3 stops, 10 min)
3
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Alicante/Alacant
4
Take
Alvia
Train
Direction: Santander
From Alicante/Alacant
to Palencia
(6 stops, 309 min)
5
Walk 5 min (0.3 km)
to Palencia
6
Take
Alsa
Bus
Direction: Santurce/Santurtzi
From Palencia
to Bilbao
(1 stops, 210 min)
7
Walk 13 min (0.8 km)
to Santimami/San Mamés
8
Take
Línea De Metro Bilbao
Subway
Direction: Basauri
From Santimami/San Mamés
to Abando
(2 stops, 3 min)
9
Walk 6 min (0.4 km)
✓
Arrive at Bilbao
Public transport stations close to Alicante
Alicante is located in Bilbao and the nearest public transport stations are listed below.
Tram stations close to Alicante:
- Porta del Mar
- Mercado
Bus stations close to Alicante:
- C. Rafael Altamira, 3
- R. Altamira
- Av. Juan Bautista Lafora, 2
- Puerta DEL Mar
Public transport stations close to Bilbao
Bilbao is located in Bilbao and the nearest public transport stations are listed below.
Train stations close to Bilbao:
- Bilbao la Concordia
- Bilbao
- Bilbao-Intermod. Abando Indalecio Prieto
- Bilbao-Abando Indalecio Prieto
Metro stations close to Bilbao:
- Abando
- Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo
- Moyua
Tram stations close to Bilbao:
- Pio Baroja
- Abando
- Arriaga
- Uribitarte
Bus stations close to Bilbao:
- Sendeja fte. 5
- Fte. Ayuntamiento
- Ibáñez DE Bilbao 14
- Ayuntamiento
Alternative Route
721 min
620.7 km
1 transfer
Santander-La Manga
Línea De Metro Bilbao
Departs from:
Estacion de Autobuses (Alicante)
Walking:
27 min
Step-by-step directions
1
Walk 16 min (0.9 km)
to Estacion de Autobuses (Alicante)
2
Take
Santander-La Manga
Bus
Direction: E.Autobuses Santander (Santander)
From Estacion de Autobuses (Alicante)
to c/Guturbay 1 (Bilbao)
(5 stops, 690 min)
3
Walk 5 min (0.3 km)
to Santimami/San Mamés
4
Take
Línea De Metro Bilbao
Subway
Direction: Etxebarri
From Santimami/San Mamés
to Abando
(2 stops, 4 min)
5
Walk 6 min (0.4 km)
✓
Arrive at Bilbao
Questions & Answers
Common questions about traveling from Alicante to Bilbao.
How do I travel from Alicante to Bilbao in Bilbao?
The quickest journey from Alicante to Bilbao takes approximately 569 minutes via the C6 bus service.
Are there other ways to reach Bilbao from Alicante?
Yes, an alternative route is available taking around 721 minutes using the Santander-La Manga bus line.
Can I get directly from Alicante to Bilbao without changing?
This route requires 3 transfers. The complete journey takes about 569 minutes including connection time.
What bus service connects Alicante and Bilbao?
The C6 line provides bus service between Pl. Puerta de la Mar, s.n and Abando in Bilbao.
What is the journey time from Alicante to Bilbao by public transport?
Traveling by bus from Alicante to Bilbao in Bilbao takes approximately 569 minutes, including transfer time at connection points.
Where should I board the bus to travel from Alicante to Bilbao?
Board the C6 bus at Pl. Puerta de la Mar, s.n station, located near Alicante in Bilbao.
Which station is closest to Bilbao?
The nearest stop to Bilbao is Abando station. Exit here to reach your destination in Bilbao.
Travel Tips
- Allow extra time for connections, especially during peak hours
- Check real-time departure information at the station
- Consider downloading the transit app for live updates
- For routes with transfers, follow signs at stations for connecting services
Disclaimer: Travel times shown are estimates based on scheduled departure at 8:00 AM and do not account for real-time traffic conditions or service delays. Actual travel times may vary.