Alicante to Bilbao: Road Trip Guide & Distance

363.2 miles 584.5 km · straight line
480 miles actual route 772.5 km · driving distance
8h 37min estimated drive time
€75 - €93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
340° NNW bearing direction

How far is Alicante from Bilbao?

The distance from Alicante to Bilbao is 363.2 miles (584.5 km) as the crow flies. Bilbao is located NNW of Alicante. By car, the driving distance is approximately 480 miles, taking about 8h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in Spain.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alicante and Bilbao. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Alicante to Bilbao

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 37min €75 - €93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 20min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~8h 11min $58–$168* Comfort

Quick Facts

Alicante
38.35°N, 0.48°W
Europe/Madrid
0m elevation
Bilbao
43.26°N, 2.94°W
Europe/Madrid
19m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 121 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM