The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bilbao to Madrid Barajas Airport
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 54 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
315 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bilbao 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 to Madrid Barajas Airport will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £19.
Of the 17 buses that leave Bilbao for Madrid Barajas Airport every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 315 km distance in an average of 3 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 5 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.
9:003h40Bilbao12:40Madrid Barajas Airport£191One-way0 changes
18:003h50Bilbao21:50Madrid Barajas Airport£191One-way0 changes
16:003h50Bilbao19:50Madrid Barajas Airport£191One-way0 changes
17:004h10Bilbao21:10Madrid Barajas Airport£211One-way0 changes
14:504h10Bilbao19:00Madrid Barajas Airport£221One-way0 changes
9:003h40Bilbao12:40Madrid Barajas Airport£191One-way0 changes
18:003h50Bilbao21:50Madrid Barajas Airport£191One-way0 changes
16:003h50Bilbao19:50Madrid Barajas Airport£191One-way0 changes
Supra Economy2:004h05Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses6:05Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)£481One-way0 changes
Supra Economy20:304h05Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses0:35Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)£501One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Bilbao to Madrid Barajas Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Madrid Barajas Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £23.
Distance: 315 km
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£38 Average Price | £92 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bilbao to Madrid Barajas Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Madrid Barajas Airport coaches for today, Tuesday 14 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Normal | 23:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 4h30 | 3:30 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Supra Economy | 0:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 4h05 | 4:05 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 5:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 4h30 | 9:30 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 6:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 4h30 | 10:30 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal · Normal | 6:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 6h30 | 13:15 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 change | |
Normal | 7:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 4h40 | 11:40 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal · Normal | 7:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 5h30 | 13:15 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 20h45 | 5:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 change | |
Normal | 12:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 4h40 | 16:40 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:35 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 17h35 | 6:10 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 change | |
Supra Economy | 18:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 4h05 | 22:35 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bilbao to Madrid Barajas Airport
Buses from Bilbao to Madrid Barajas Airport run on average 14 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £15 by train.
There are 10 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:00, the last at 23:05. The fastest coach covers the 315 km distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 315 km |
Average bus duration 3h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 4h 5m |
First bus 0:00 |
Last bus 23:05 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
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Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Bilbao to Madrid Barajas AirportYou can travel by bus between Bilbao to Madrid Barajas Airport with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bilbao to Madrid Barajas Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bilbao 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.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Alsa Supra
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Within 48 hours, a fee applies.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Alsa Supra
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Alsa Supra
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- Alsa Supra
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bilbao and Madrid Barajas Airport
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 58, 62, 77 Metro: L1, L2 Train: C1, C2
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