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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Barajas Airport
Cheapest price on 24 Sept
£35
Average ticket price on 24 Sept
£46
Fastest journey on 24 Sept
4 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 24 Sept
4 h 8 m
Buses on 24 Sept
24
Distance
315 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Barajas Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Barajas Airport will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £35.
On Thu 24 Sept, we found 24 buses from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Barajas Airport, including 21 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 315 km distance in an average of 4 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Normal7:004h30Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses11:30Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)£351One-way0 changes- Normal16:004h45Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses20:45Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América£351One-way0 changes
- Normal9:005h10Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses14:10Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£351One-way0 changes
- Normal8:004h45Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses12:45Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América£351One-way0 changes
- Normal7:004h45Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses11:45Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América£351One-way0 changes
- Supra Economy2:004h05Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses6:05Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)£471One-way0 changes
- Supra Economy20:304h05Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses0:35Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)£491One-way0 changes
- Supra Economy9:004h10Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses13:10Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América£561One-way0 changes
- Supra Economy15:004h10Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses19:10Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América£601One-way0 changes
- Supra Economy11:004h10Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses15:10Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)£561One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Barajas Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Barajas Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, while a flight costs an average of £179.
Distance: 315 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
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£45 Average Price | £179 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest | £70 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Barajas Airport:
A train is £36 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Barajas Airport costing on average £45.
A train is £170 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Barajas Airport costing on average £179.
Other travel options to Madrid Barajas Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 27m.
Coach takes on average 6h 1m.
Tickets start at around £45 compared to roughly £70 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £25. The journey takes 6h 1m versus 4h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Alsa.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Barajas Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Barajas Airport coaches for today, Wednesday 23 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 Bilbao-Abando | 5h10 | 12:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:00 Bilbao-Abando | 4h40 | 17:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 24 September | |||||
| Normal | 1:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 4h45 | 5:45 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 1:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 4h30 | 5:30 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Supra Economy | 2:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 4h05 | 6:05 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Supra Economy | 2:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 4h15 | 6:15 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Barajas Airport
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Buses from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Barajas Airport run on average 23 times per day, taking around 6h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £5 by train.
There are 19 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest coach covers the 315 km distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 315 km |
Average bus duration 6h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 4h 5m |
First bus 6:00 |
Last bus 23:00 |
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Bus providers: Alsa, FlixBus from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Barajas AirportYou can travel by bus between Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Barajas Airport with Alsa, FlixBus for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Barajas Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Barajas Airport by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid Barajas Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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