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Bilbao to Madrid bus with Alsa

Mon, 17 Feb
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Cheap coach tickets from Bilbao to Madrid

Showing times and prices for 17 Feb

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bilbao to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

BlaBlaCar
15:004h30
Bilbao
19:30Madrid
£181One-way
0 changes
BlaBlaCar
09:004h30
Bilbao
13:30Madrid
£181One-way
0 changes
BlaBlaCar
17:204h20
Bilbao
21:40Madrid
£201One-way
0 changes
BlaBlaCar
09:004h20
Bilbao
13:20Madrid
£211One-way
0 changes
BlaBlaCar
19:203h40
Bilbao
23:00Madrid
£211One-way
0 changes

Bilbao to Madrid bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Monday 17 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Alsa
Normal
AlsaNormal
01:00 Bilbao4h30 05:30 Madrid0 changesDirect
Alsa
Normal
AlsaNormal
01:00 Bilbao4h45 05:45 Madrid0 changesDirect
Alsa Supra
Supra Economy
Alsa SupraSupra Economy
02:00 Bilbao4h15 06:15 Madrid0 changesDirect
Alsa Supra
Supra Economy
Alsa SupraSupra Economy
02:00 Bilbao4h05 06:05 Madrid0 changesDirect
Alsa
Normal
AlsaNormal
07:00 Bilbao4h30 11:30 Madrid0 changesDirect
Alsa
Normal
AlsaNormal
07:00 Bilbao4h45 11:45 Madrid0 changesDirect
Alsa
Normal
AlsaNormal
08:00 Bilbao4h45 12:45 Madrid0 changesDirect
Alsa
Normal
AlsaNormal
08:00 Bilbao4h30 12:30 Madrid0 changesDirect
Alsa
Normal
AlsaNormal
08:30 Bilbao6h45 15:15 Madrid1 change
Alsa
Normal
AlsaNormal
08:30 Bilbao5h20 13:50 Madrid1 change
Alsa Supra
Supra Economy
Alsa SupraSupra Economy
09:00 Bilbao4h10 13:10 Madrid0 changesDirect
Alsa
Normal
AlsaNormal
09:00 Bilbao5h10 14:10 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses0 changesDirect
Alsa
Normal
AlsaNormal
09:00 Bilbao4h40 13:40 Madrid0 changesDirect
Alsa
Normal
AlsaNormal
09:45 Bilbao5h30 15:15 Madrid1 change
Alsa
Normal
AlsaNormal
10:00 Bilbao4h40 14:40 Madrid0 changesDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
11:00 Bilbao20h45 07:45 Madrid1 change
Alsa Supra
Supra Economy
Alsa SupraSupra Economy
11:00 Bilbao4h25 15:25 Madrid0 changesDirect
Alsa Supra
Supra Economy
Alsa SupraSupra Economy
11:00 Bilbao4h10 15:10 Madrid0 changesDirect
Alsa
Normal
AlsaNormal
12:00 Bilbao4h45 16:45 Madrid0 changesDirect
Alsa
Normal
AlsaNormal
14:00 Bilbao4h40 18:40 Madrid0 changesDirect
Alsa
Normal
AlsaNormal
14:00 Bilbao4h50 18:50 Madrid0 changesDirect
Alsa Supra
Supra Economy
Alsa SupraSupra Economy
15:00 Bilbao4h10 19:10 Madrid0 changesDirect
Alsa
Normal
AlsaNormal
16:00 Bilbao4h45 20:45 Madrid0 changesDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
17:55 Bilbao14h25 08:20 Madrid1 change
Alsa
Normal
AlsaNormal
18:00 Bilbao4h15 22:15 Madrid0 changesDirect
Alsa
Normal
AlsaNormal
18:00 Bilbao4h45 22:45 Madrid0 changesDirect
Alsa
Normal
AlsaNormal
18:00 Bilbao4h35 22:35 Madrid0 changesDirect
Alsa Supra
Supra Economy
Alsa SupraSupra Economy
20:30 Bilbao4h05 00:35 Madrid0 changesDirect
Alsa Supra
Supra Economy
Alsa SupraSupra Economy
20:30 Bilbao4h15 00:45 Madrid0 changesDirect

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Bus times from Bilbao to Madrid

Showing times and prices for 17 Feb

Fastest Journey

4 h 5 m

Average

5 h 33 m

Buses per day

29

Distance

323 km

Of the 29 buses that leave Bilbao for Madrid every day 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Alsa Supra
20:304h05
Bilbao
00:35Madrid
£461One-way
0 changes
Fastest
Alsa Supra
02:004h05
Bilbao
06:05Madrid
£461One-way
0 changes
2nd Fastest
Alsa Supra
09:004h10
Bilbao
13:10Madrid
£451One-way
0 changes
2nd Fastest
Alsa Supra
11:004h10
Bilbao
15:10Madrid
£461One-way
0 changes
2nd Fastest
Alsa Supra
15:004h10
Bilbao
19:10Madrid
£451One-way
0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bilbao to Madrid

Buses from Bilbao to Madrid run on average 30 times per day, taking around 6h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £16 by train.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £16
Distance
322 km
Average bus duration
6h 31m
Cheapest ticket price
£23
Buses per day
30
Direct buses
25
Bus providers
6
Fastest bus
4h 15m
First bus
00:05
Last bus
23:45
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £16

Coach companies: Alsa, Alsa Supra and BlaBlaCar Bilbao to Madrid

You can travel by coach to Madrid from Bilbao with Alsa, Alsa Supra and BlaBlaCar for as low as £24. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Alsa is the main coach operator in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK coach operator National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on coach journeys. While most travellers don’t mind travelling on normal coaches with basic services like toilets, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe coaches like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

Coach information from Bilbao to Madrid with Alsa:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 15 min
  • Cheapest Price: £24
  • Alsa frequency: 7 a day

Coach from Bilbao to Madrid  

Coaches from Bilbao to Madrid are the next best alternative to taking a flight as no direct trains operate between these two cities. An average of 26 different connections are active every day and departure times are staggered throughout most of the day. All services are direct with the fastest taking four hours and five minutes to arrive at its destination.  

How long is the journey by bus from Bilbao to Madrid?  

There are no changeovers required for any of the coaches from Bilbao to Madrid. However, there is some disparity in terms of journey time. The fastest services take just over four hours, while the longest can take as long as five hours and ten minutes. While there is no absolute rule for why this is the case, journeys from the less usual start point, Cruz Roja Ereaga, tend to involve a longer journey time.  

How many coaches are there from Bilbao to Madrid?  

On average, there are 26 coaches from Bilbao to Madrid to choose from each day. While services do not depart around the clock, most are staggered throughout the day starting from the latter hours of the morning. Departures usually continue until just before midnight, with more connection times clustered during the afternoon hours than any other period.  

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Bilbao to Madrid?  

Departure bus station: There are two start points for coaches from Bilbao to Madrid. The first is the main bus station, Bilbao Intermodal (formerly called Termibus), from which the majority of coaches to Madrid depart. It is just under one mile from the city center and trams and metro stops are nearby as well as food services and hostels. The second start point is Cruz Roja Ereaga, a pick up point in the town of Getxo, which is located eight miles outside of Bilbao.  

Arrival bus station: The majority of connections terminate in Madrid Interc. Av América or Avenida de America station. This station houses both trains and buses and is located very near the city center. As first and foremost a transport hub, it does not offer many services but passengers can take a variety of metro lines, buses or taxi services from here. The second termination point is terminal 4 of Barajas Airport, where buses, taxis, currency exchange and a pharmacy are all available.   

Which coach providers travel from Bilbao to Madrid?  

All coaches from Bilbao to Madrid are operated by Alsa, a provider that operates throughout Europe with a large number of routes covered in Portugal, France and Germany. It also offers connections between most Spanish cities. Alsa also connect to a number of important airports and indeed some connections from Bilbao to Madrid disembark at one of the city's major airports, Barajas.  

Alsa Bilbao to Madrid  

Alsa buses depart from Bilbao for Madrid throughout the day. While the vast majority of these services are considered by the company to be 'normal' buses with limited onboard facilities, a number of what are called 'Premium' routes are also available. These offer a significantly extended list of facilities on-board.  

Bilbao to Madrid Coach: Services on Board  

Alsa coaches from Bilbao to Madrid are divided into normal and premium routes. Normal services are standard buses that offer free WiFi and an onboard toilet. Premium buses offer more comfortable seats, a touch-activated tv screen, tables, power sockets and other service options. Luggage allowances on Alsa buses extends to a maximum of 30kg per passenger with overhead storage for small bags and undercarriage storage compartments for larger items. There are usually four bike storage spots on each bus that must be booked in advance. Pets that weigh less than 10kg can also travel but must be kept an appropriate carrier and booked in advance. Guide dogs are exempt from this but passengers must bring suitable paperwork for the dog and keep it on a leash. For those requiring special assistance, Alsa has in place what they call their Accessibility Plan. This is a comprehensive service designed to make their coaches as accessible as possible. Options include the reservation of seats near doors where necessary and a dedicated phone service for locating buses with lifting platforms for those confined to or in need of a wheelchair. 

FAQs: Bilbao to Madrid coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Bilbao to Madrid with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Bilbao to Madrid.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Bilbao to Madrid can start from as little as £24 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Bilbao to Madrid is £36; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Bilbao to Madrid coach time is 4 h 15 min   covering the 200 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Bilbao to Madrid leaves at 00: 10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Bilbao to Madrid leaves at 23: 45.
Yes, there are 24 direct coaches a day from Bilbao to Madrid with Alsa or Alsa Supra. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
For the journey from Bilbao to Madrid you can take a coach with Alsa, Alsa Supra, Autobuses La Unión or FlixBus. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services between Bilbao and Madrid on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83, located 3 miles (4.9 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Madrid from Bilbao is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 15 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Bilbao to Madrid by coach is May.
You have options as you can travel to Madrid from Bilbao 3 different ways: coach, train or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Bilbao and Madrid

Bilbao
Madrid
Madrid, Estación Sur de AutobusesWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Car connection
Calle de Méndez Álvaro
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
  • Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
  • La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
  • Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5

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