The cheapest and fastest coaches from Brussels to Bilbao
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
19 h 10 m
Average duration
19 h 58 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
1007 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Brussels to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Bilbao will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £40.
To travel from Brussels to Bilbao you need to make at least one change.
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Compare coach and flight for Brussels to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a flight costs an average of £23.
Distance: 1007 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£56 Average Price Cheapest | £152 Average Price |
17h 55m Average total duration 17h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.0 - 6.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Brussels to Bilbao bus times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Bilbao coaches for today, Monday 19 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 03:15 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 19h10 | 22:25 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 18h45 | 05:25 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:40 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 18h10 | 09:50 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 change | |
50336 · 95927 | 15:55 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 18h05 | 10:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:40 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 20h25 | 14:05 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Brussels to Bilbao
Buses from Brussels to Bilbao run on average 8 times per day, taking around 17h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £23 by flight.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 1007 km distance in 16h 10m.
Distance 1007 km |
Average bus duration 17h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 16h 10m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa from Brussels to BilbaoYou can travel by bus between Brussels to Bilbao with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa for as low as £23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Brussels to Bilbao coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels to Bilbao 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 Bilbao, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bruxelles, Gare du Nord, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea, located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brussels and Bilbao
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Midi (in the station)
- Belgian Bites (in the station)
- Fritland Express (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 27, 49, 50, 78 Metro: 2, 6 Train: IC, S, Thalys, Eurostar
- 06:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Noord (in the station)
- Quick Brussels Noord (in the station)
- Le Pain Quotidien (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 14, 57, 58 Metro: 2, 6 Train: IC, S1, S2
- 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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