The cheapest and fastest coaches from Milan to Bilbao
Cheapest price
£81
Average price
£119
Fastest journey
20 h 30 m
Average duration
22 h 2 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
993 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Milan to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Bilbao will cost around £119 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £81.
To travel from Milan to Bilbao you need to make at least one change.
4750 · 9592916:0020h30Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano12:30Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses£811One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus21:0026h55Milano, Milan Linate Airport23:55Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea£841One-way2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:0025h05Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)10:05Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea£1091One-way2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus12:0522h00Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano10:05Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea£1101One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus21:1526h40Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano23:55Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea£1141One-way1 change
4750 · 9592916:0020h30Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano12:30Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses£811One-way1 change
4768 · 9591923:3520h55Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano20:30Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses£1151One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus12:0522h00Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano10:05Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea£1101One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus15:2523h00Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano14:25Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea£1591One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus14:4023h45Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)14:25Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea£1601One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Milan to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a flight costs an average of £18.
Distance: 993 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight |
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£66 Average Price Cheapest | £112 Average Price |
22h 22m Average total duration 21h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Milan to Bilbao bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Bilbao coaches for today, Saturday 11 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:00 Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 26h55 | 21:55 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:15 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 26h40 | 21:55 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:15 Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 26h40 | 21:55 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:30 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 25h35 | 22:05 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:00 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 27h10 | 0:10 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 change | |
4768 · 95919 | 21:35 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 20h55 | 18:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 25h05 | 8:05 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 22h00 | 8:05 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 23h45 | 12:25 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:25 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 23h00 | 12:25 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 change | |
4750 · 95929 | 14:00 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 20h30 | 10:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
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Why book with Omio vs BlaBlaCar Bus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for BlaBlaCar Bus, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International or Union Ivkoni - Unibus to find the best option for your trip from Milan to Bilbao.
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Why book with Omio over Checkmybus, Wanderu or Busbud?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International or Union Ivkoni - Unibus to find the best option for your trip from Milan to Bilbao.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Milan to Bilbao.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milan to Bilbao
Buses from Milan to Bilbao run on average 8 times per day, taking around 21h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £18 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 993 km distance in 20h 30m.
Distance 993 km |
Average bus duration 21h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 20h 30m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni - Unibus from Milan to BilbaoYou can travel by bus between Milan to Bilbao with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni - Unibus for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Milan to Bilbao coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan 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.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Union Ivkoni International
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Union Ivkoni International
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Union Ivkoni International
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Milan and Bilbao
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Lampugnano (in the station)
- Trattoria Milano (0.5 km)
- Pizza Express (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M1 Bus: 68, 78, 80
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Italiana (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Trattoria Milano (0.5 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 121, 132 Metro: M3
- 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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