Buses from Madrid to Bilbao
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Madrid to Bilbao
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The fastest buses
from Madrid
to Bilbao
Fastest Journey
4 h 5 m
Average
4 h 32 m
Buses per day
28
Distance
323 km
Of the 28 bus that leave Madrid for Bilbao every day 28 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct bus cover the 323 km distance in an average of 4 h 32 m but if you time it right, some bus will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
The slowest bus 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.
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The cheapest buses
from Madrid
to Bilbao
Cheapest
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Bilbao will cost around £ 38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 30.
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Journey Summary
Madrid to Bilbao Bus Information
| Avg. Bus Duration: | 5 hours 40 minutes | |
| Coach Ticket Price: | £30 | |
| Buses depart from: | Madrid | |
| Bus arrives in: | Bilbao | |
| Distance: | 323 km | |
| Bus Companies: | Alsa |
Buses from Madrid to Bilbao: Journey Details
Buses from Madrid to Bilbao are operated by Spanish provider, ALSA with up to 14 departures a day. The first bus leaves in the early hours of the morning, with the last departure at around 8:30 p.m., with a journey time of about 4 hours.
Taking the Bus from Madrid
Buses from Madrid to Bilbao leave from the Intercambiador de Transporte Bus Station, located on Avenida de America, which has good local transport links by bus and Metro to the rest of the city and the suburbs. Madrid's efficient and extensive transport network is supplemented by regular night bus routes. Taxis are available at the bus station.
Getting into Madrid by Bus
Bilbao is a bustling port and the capital of Vizcaya in the Basque Region of Northern Spain, and is situated on the tidal Nervión River. Bilbao enjoys a mild climate, more temperate than much of Spain and has become increasingly popular, with visitors enjoying the art and architecture of the modernist Guggenheim Museum, designed by Frank Gehry. Other attractions are the Basque Museum and La Ria Maritime Museum. The Old Town, or Casco Viejo, of Bilbao has seven streets full of interesting shops and cafes. Buses from Madrid to Bilbao arrive at the TermiBus Station, which is linked by tram to central Bilbao. Bilbao has plenty of public transport options, including a Metro line, frequent Bilbobus City buses, one EuskoTran tram line, and the BizkaiBus service which covers surrounding regions and coastal towns. Bilbao has a weekend night bus service and taxis are available at the station.
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