Bilbao to Salamanca bus with Alsa

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bilbao to Salamanca

Showing times and prices for 16 May

Cheapest price

£23

Average price

£33

Fastest journey

4 h

Average duration

4 h 43 m

Buses per day

Distance

340 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Bilbao to Salamanca will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.

Fast coaches

Of the 9 buses that leave Bilbao for Salamanca every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 340 km distance in an average of 4 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .

The slowest buses will take 5 h 20 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.

19:004h00

Bilbao

23:00Salamanca

£231One-way

0 changes

Normal · Normal

13:308h15

Bilbao

21:45Salamanca

£281One-way

1 change

Normal · Normal

07:007h15

Bilbao

14:15Salamanca

£281One-way

1 change

Normal

08:155h45

Bilbao

14:00Salamanca

£321One-way

0 changes

Normal

09:455h45

Bilbao

15:30Salamanca

£321One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Bilbao to Salamanca

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Salamanca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.

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Most popular Coach	Train
£33 Average Price Cheapest	£38 Average Price
7h 34m average duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 1m average duration Fastest 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions	0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Bilbao to Salamanca bus times

Showing buses for today, Thursday 15 May

Last updated at 07:20

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Normal	07:45 Bilbao	5h45	13:30 Salamanca	0 changesdirect
Normal · Normal	10:30 Bilbao	9h15	19:45 Salamanca	1 change
Normal · Normal	11:30 Bilbao	8h15	19:45 Salamanca	1 change
Supra Economy	14:15 Bilbao	5h15	19:30 Salamanca	0 changesdirect
Friday 16 May
Normal · Normal	05:00 Bilbao	7h15	12:15 Salamanca	1 change
Normal	06:15 Bilbao	5h45	12:00 Salamanca	0 changesdirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bilbao to Salamanca

Spain

Buses from Bilbao to Salamanca run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.

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

Distance

340 km

Average bus duration

7h 4m

Cheapest ticket price

£22

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

5h 15m

First bus

05:45

Last bus

18:30

Price information

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

You can travel by coach between Bilbao and Salamanca with Alsa, Alsa Supra and BlaBlaCar for as low as £22. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

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.

Bilbao to Salamanca coach information with Alsa:

Average Duration: 5 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: £22
Alsa frequency: 2 a day

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FlixBus from Bilbao to Salamanca coach information:

Average Duration: 5 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: £35
FlixBus frequency: 2 a day

FAQs: Bilbao to Salamanca coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Bilbao to Salamanca 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 Salamanca.

Cheap coach tickets from Bilbao to Salamanca can start from as little as £22 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Bilbao to Salamanca is £33; 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 Salamanca coach time is 5 h 15 min covering the 211 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 Salamanca leaves at 05: 45. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Bilbao to Salamanca leaves at 18: 30.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Bilbao to Salamanca without having to change trains with Alsa, Alsa Supra or FlixBus. There are 4 direct coaches from Bilbao to Salamanca each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best Bilbao to Salamanca coach to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services from Bilbao to Salamanca to compare what amenities they may offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses, located 2 miles (3.3 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a coach from Bilbao to Salamanca is February.

You have options as you can travel between Bilbao and Salamanca 2 different ways: train or coach.

No, the coach from Bilbao to Salamanca has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Bilbao to Salamanca.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Bilbao to Salamanca.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Bilbao to Salamanca.

No, luggage for the coach from Bilbao to Salamanca needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Bilbao to Salamanca.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Bilbao to Salamanca.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Bilbao to Salamanca.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Bilbao to Salamanca.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Bilbao and Salamanca

Bilbao

Salamanca

The major coach station for departures in Bilbao is Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses for your trip from Bilbao to Salamanca.

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