Distance from Bilbao to Madrid
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Bilbao0 mBilbao is a city in northern Spain, the largest city in the province of Biscay and in the autonomous community of the Basque Country. With a population of 347,342 as of 2024, it is the 11th most populous city in Spain…
Madrid0 mMadrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. It had a population of over 3.4 million in the city proper in 2025, and a metropolitan area population of approximately 6.8 million. Madrid is the second-largest city i…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Bilbao to Madrid?
It is 323 km in a straight line from Bilbao to Madrid. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Bilbao to Madrid?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 9 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Bilbao to Madrid?
Around 5 h 23 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.