How to get from Málaga to Bilbao
- 739 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 3h 55m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 25m
1 transfer
Flight
€96
Cheapest
10h 30m
2 transfers
Bus + Flight
€51
Ground only
17h 13m
1 transfer
Train
€68
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 9 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Málaga to Bilbao. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 3h 55m, 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.
This fare comes from a search on October 6, 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 | €20Checked Oct 9 | 3h 55mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €69Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 17h 13m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €80Reading date not recorded | 20h3 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€20Checked Oct 93h 55m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€69Omio catalogue, Oct 1017h 13m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€80Reading date not recorded20h · 3 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?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Málaga Airport → Barcelona El Pratflight
Ryanair·1h 35m - 2Barcelona El Prat → Bilbao Airportflight
Vueling·1h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
- Sat, Oct 10€59
- Sun, Oct 11€68
- Mon, Oct 12€68
- Tue, Oct 13€59
- Wed, Oct 14€59
- Thu, Oct 15€59
- Fri, Oct 16€51Cheapest found
- Sat, Oct 17€59
- Sun, Oct 18€68
- Tue, Oct 20€59
- Wed, Oct 21€59
- Thu, Oct 22€59
- Fri, Oct 23€59
- Sat, Oct 24€59
- Sun, Oct 25€59
- Mon, Oct 26€59
- Tue, Oct 27€59
- Wed, Oct 28€59
- Thu, Oct 29€59
- Fri, Oct 30€68
- Sun, Nov 1€59
Departure 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 Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairMálaga Airport-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →VuelingBarcelona El Prat-Bilbao AirportSee live options and dates →City transitMálaga-Málaga AirportSee live options and dates →
IberiaMálaga Airport-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →ALSAMadrid Barajas-Bilbao, Málaga-Zamora, Zamora-Vitoria-Gasteiz, Miranda de Ebro-BilbaoBook →
Air EuropaMadrid–Barajas-Bilbao AirportSee live options and dates →
RenfeMálaga-Madrid, Madrid-Bilbao, Vitoria-Gasteiz-Miranda de EbroBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, Vueling, City transit, Iberia, ALSA, Air Europa, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Málaga to Bilbao works
Start with a Ryanair flight from Málaga to Barcelona, about 1h 35m. Transfer in Barcelona and continue by VY flight on to Bilbao (1h 20m). In total it's roughly €74 over 3h 55m, 1 transfer.
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 3h 55m. 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 €51 to €68. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Málaga to Bilbao?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 3h 55m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Málaga to Bilbao?
About 3h 55m, 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 Ryanair, Vueling, City transit, Iberia, ALSA, Air Europa, 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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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.
Route calculated: 9 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 6 Oct 2026