There are 4 ways to travel between Seville and Bilbao — compare duration, price and operators below.
Trains between Seville and Bilbao run within the Spain national rail network. The typical end-to-end journey is around 3h 54m.
Operators on this corridor include Renfe (AVE).
Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €57 to €166. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.
Climate footprint: about 10 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 110 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~100 kg on this distance.
Long-distance coaches connect Seville and Bilbao with a typical journey of 10h 2m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.
Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Fares start from around €27 when booked in advance, rising to €69 for last-minute travel.
Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.
Flights between Seville and Bilbao take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 26m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.
Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, Iberia, Vueling.
Typical fare range is €63–204. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.
Climate footprint: approximately 110 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.
The driving distance from Seville to Bilbao is approximately 808 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 7h 48m of driving plus stops.
Fuel-only running cost is in the €84–155 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.
Climate footprint: approximately 119 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.
The distance between Seville and Bilbao is approximately 702 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.
The fastest way is by flight, taking around 3h 26m on average. Slower options (such as bus or car) can take 2–3× longer depending on the route.
Bus is typically the cheapest option, with fares starting around €27. Booking 2–4 weeks ahead usually gives the best prices.
Yes — both cities are within Spain and connected by the national rail network. Journey time is around 3h 54m.
The straight-line distance is approximately 702 kilometres (436 miles). The actual travel distance by road or rail is usually 10–25% longer.
Yes. Long-distance coach operators run this route with fares from around €27. Journey time is approximately 10h 2m.