Málaga to Bilbao by train + bus
This route from Málaga to Bilbao is not by train the whole way: by bus, train it takes about 15h 56m in total, run by City transit, Renfe. A quicker option we found is flight, at 1h 35m.
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The journey, step by step
- 1busMálaga → MálagaCity transit
- 2trainMálaga → Madrid
Renfe - 3trainMadrid → BilbaoRenfe
train or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | €194 | 15h 56m | 2 transfers |
| flight | €35 | 1h 35m | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Málaga to Bilbao by train: common questions
How long does Málaga to Bilbao take by train?
The train does not cover the whole route: train + bus together take about 15h 56m, 2 transfers.
How much is a train ticket from Málaga to Bilbao?
The best price in our latest check was €194. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the train from Málaga to Bilbao?
City transit, Renfe. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the train or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 1h 35m. It is cheaper too, at €35.
What Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
- Train· 9h 12mfrom €77Omio
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Sep 5
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