How to get from León to Bilbao
- 227 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
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We compared the ways to travel from León to Bilbao: bus, train, flight. The two cities are about 227 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
227 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €113Older observation | 18h 40m4 transfers | See Flight details |
| Bus | €84Reading date not recorded | 14h 21m3 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€113Older observation18h 40m · 4 transfersSee Flight details
- Bus€84Reading date not recorded14h 21m · 3 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
León to Bilbao: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1León → León AirportbusAirport shuttle bus·35m
- 2León Airport → AvilésbusRegional connection·3h
- 3Avilés → Madridtrain
Renfe·4h 02m - 4Madrid → Madrid BarajasbusCity transit·10m
- 5Madrid–Barajas → Bilbao Airportflight
Air Europa·1h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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Ticket prices on this route
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- Bus· 5h 35m€34Book
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Operators seen on these journeys
RenfeAvilés-MadridBook →City transitMadrid-Madrid BarajasBook →Air EuropaMadrid–Barajas-Bilbao AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusMadrid Barajas-BilbaoBook →On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Regional connection, Renfe, City transit, Air Europa, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from León to Bilbao works
Start with a Airport shuttle bus bus from León to La Virgen del Camino, about 35 min. Transfer in La Virgen del Camino and continue by Regional connection bus on to Avilés (3h). Transfer in Avilés and continue by Renfe train on to Madrid (4h 2m). Transfer in Madrid and continue by City transit bus on to Madrid Barajas (10 min). Transfer in Madrid and continue by Air Europa flight on to Bilbao (1h 5m). In total it's roughly €113 over 18h 40m, 4 transfers.
León to Bilbao: common questions
Is there a bus from León to Bilbao?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a train from León to Bilbao?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Bilbao from León?
About 227 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run León to Bilbao?
On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Regional connection, Renfe, City transit, Air Europa, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from León 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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Airport shuttle bus, Regional connection, Renfe, City transit, Air Europa
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 25 Sep 2026