Driving from Bilbao to Madrid
Madrid lies 323 km (201 mi) south of Bilbao, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 56 min without stops, over roughly 394 km (245 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Bilbao | Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Population | 347,342 | 3.3 million |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 665 m (2,182 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Postal codes | 48001–48080 | 04810–28087 |
Where to book car hire from Bilbao to Madrid
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Staying in Madrid
Our booking partner lists 6,042+ places to stay in Madrid (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 853 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (364), and 41 are five-star. Across 914 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 2,646,164 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Madrid from Bilbao?
323 km (201 mi) in a straight line, south of Bilbao; by road roughly 394 km (245 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bilbao to Madrid by car?
About 4 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bilbao and Madrid?
No, both are on Europe/Madrid at the moment.
Where can I stay in Madrid?
Our booking partner lists 6,042+ places to stay in Madrid, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.