We are planning to go from Madrid to Bilbao in late July. Airfare seems expensive, so the question is, which is better, the bus or the train? Any advice?
Posted by
LaGrange, Ga, USA
1178 posts
Check the time tables on the REFRE site (train) and on the bus as well. Not sure there is a direct train to Bilbao, but think it is NOT an AVE high speed train.
Posted by
Whittington
984 posts
That would be RENFE :-)
Train www.renfe.com or bus with www.alsa.es
Posted by
Rick Steves' Europe
16895 posts
Direct trains depart most days at 8:00 and 16:00 from Madrid's Chamartin station and take 5 hours. Book now through Renfe if you're ready to commit to a date and time and to get an advance discount; plan to pay with PayPal for easier payment processing.