Day trip from Gijón to Bilbao
Bilbao lies 223 km (139 mi) east of Gijón, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 223 km (139 mi) apart, Bilbao is a realistic day trip from Gijón: about 3 h 38 min each way by road.
| Gijón | Bilbao | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Population | 271,780 | 347,342 |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Postal codes | 33200–33691 | 48001–48080 |
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Common questions
How far is Bilbao from Gijón?
223 km (139 mi) in a straight line, east of Gijón; by road roughly 272 km (169 mi).
How long does it take to get from Gijón to Bilbao by road?
About 3 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gijón and Bilbao?
No, both are on Europe/Madrid at the moment.
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.