How to get from Bilbao to Villafranca
4 ways, 146 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
4 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 3h 11m | €22–31 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 3h 11m | €260–390 estimated |
| Train | 4h 31m | €27–145 estimated |
| Bus | 5h 38m | €31–94 estimated |
Departures today
- 11:48 → 17:345h 46m · 1 changeRENFE OPERADORA Intercity€36–114
- 12:14 → 18:055h 51m · 2 changesMetro Bilbao Línea De Metro Bilbao€32–82
- 12:24 → 18:025h 38m · 1 changeALSA ALSA - Stder-Zara€41–94
- 12:47 → 17:344h 47m · 3 changesMetro Bilbao Línea De Metro Bilbao€27–80
- 13:00 → 17:314h 31m · 2 changesÁlavabus 15€71–145
- 14:52 → 21:066h 14m · 1 changeRENFE OPERADORA ALVIA€35–111
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Bilbao to Villafranca?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 3h 11m door to door. The straight-line distance is 146 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Bilbao to Villafranca?
- Drive is the cheapest, from €22. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Bilbao to Villafranca?
- Not today. Train journeys involve a change; the fastest takes 4h 31m.
- How much is the bus from Bilbao to Villafranca?
- Buses take about 5h 38m and cost €31–94 depending on operator and seat type. 4 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How far is Villafranca from Bilbao by road?
- About 218 km, roughly 3h 11m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around €22–31; tolls and parking are extra.