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Zarautz Museoa
Archaeological and historical museum beside Santa Maria la Real, displaying finds from the site and explaining Zarautz's development across centuries.
Cheapest price on 28 Sept
£4
Average ticket price on 28 Sept
£4
Fastest journey on 28 Sept
30 m
Average journey duration on 28 Sept
44 m
Buses on 28 Sept
5
Distance
61 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bilbao to Zarautz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao to Zarautz will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £4.
On Mon 28 Sept, we found 5 buses from Bilbao to Zarautz, including 5 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 61 km distance in an average of 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 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.










The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Zarautz coaches for today, Sunday 27 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 16:40 Bilbao | 0h40 | 17:20 Zarautz | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:00 Bilbao | 0h50 | 17:50 Zarautz | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:00 Bilbao | 0h40 | 18:40 Zarautz | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:40 Bilbao | 0h40 | 20:20 Zarautz | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 28 September | |||||
![]() | 6:20 Bilbao | 1h10 | 7:30 Zarautz | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:10 Bilbao | 0h30 | 7:40 Zarautz | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:00 Bilbao | 0h50 | 8:50 Zarautz | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:00 Bilbao | 0h40 | 10:40 Zarautz | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Take a bus from Bilbao to Zarautz and enjoy the approximately 61 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest coach runs at 06:30, the last at 22:30.
Distance 61 km |
First bus 6:30 |
Last bus 22:30 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 1 day |
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Archaeological and historical museum beside Santa Maria la Real, displaying finds from the site and explaining Zarautz's development across centuries.
Photographic gallery and archive with exhibitions focused on Basque culture, history and documentary photography. A strong choice for local visual culture.
Cultural venue hosting contemporary art exhibitions, talks and local creative programmes. Useful for visitors seeking current artistic life in Zarautz.
Long urban beach and promenade ideal for walking, surfing and sea views. It is the town's signature area and the natural focus of a first visit.
Scenic coastal path and viewpoint above the beach, popular for sunsets and panoramas towards Getaria. A rewarding walk with a distinctly local feel.
Atmospheric old quarter with narrow streets, historic houses and easy access to key heritage sites. Best explored on foot at a relaxed pace.
Chargrilled wild turbot from the Basque coast, prized in nearby Getaria for its smoky flavour and very fresh local catch.
Whole grilled sea bream, a classic fish cookery style of the Gipuzkoa coast, valued for simple seasoning and charcoal flavour.
Salt cod omelette, a traditional Basque pintxo and cider-house dish. It is special for pairing local bacalao with eggs in a simple tavern style.
Refined seaside restaurant in Zarautz known for Basque tasting menus and polished cooking with Atlantic views.
Popular grill restaurant near the beach, specialising in charcoal-cooked fish and meat in a relaxed traditional setting.
Established local venue for Basque cuisine and pintxos, with a warm tavern atmosphere and strong seafood focus.
Moderate for northern Spain: dining and stays cost more in summer, but pintxos, local transport and cafés remain fairly manageable for most travellers.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. In cafés and taxis, small change or rounding up is usual, not expected.
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