How to get from Málaga to Bilbao
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
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We compared the ways to travel from Málaga to Bilbao. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 40m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 739 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €19, on Wed, Sep 9.
This fare comes from a search on September 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
739 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €21Checked Sep 8 | 1h 40mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €194Reading date not recorded | 15h 56m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €59Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 17h 40m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€21Checked Sep 81h 40m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€194Reading date not recorded15h 56m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€59Omio catalogue, Sep 917h 40m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Málaga to Bilbao: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Málaga Airport → Bilbao Airportflight
Volotea·1h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Málaga to Bilbao
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€19Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
VoloteaMálaga Airport-Bilbao AirportSee live options and dates →
VuelingMálaga Airport-Bilbao AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusMálaga-San Sebastián, San Sebastián-BilbaoBook →City transitMálaga-MálagaBook →
RenfeMálaga-Madrid, Madrid-BilbaoBook →On this route you travel with Volotea, Vueling, FlixBus, City transit, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Málaga to Bilbao works
Start with a V7 flight from Málaga to Bilbao, about 1h 40m. In total it's roughly €21 over 1h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Málaga to Bilbao: common questions
How long does it take to get from Málaga to Bilbao?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 40m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Bilbao from Málaga?
About 739 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Málaga to Bilbao cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €21 to €70. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Málaga to Bilbao?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 40m.
How long is the flight from Málaga to Bilbao?
About 1h 40m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Málaga and Bilbao?
Málaga is AGP and Bilbao is BIO, so this route is usually written AGP to BIO.
Which operators run Málaga to Bilbao?
On this route you travel with Volotea, Vueling, FlixBus, City transit, Renfe.
Can you get from Málaga to Bilbao without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 9h 12m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Málaga to Bilbao?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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