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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Salamanca to Bilbao

Showing times and prices for 09 Jul

Cheapest price

£22

Average price

£30

Fastest journey

3 h 50 m

Average duration

4 h 37 m

Buses per day

Distance

340 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Salamanca to Bilbao will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £22.

Fast coaches

Of the 8 buses that leave Salamanca for Bilbao every day 8 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 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .

The slowest buses will take 5 h 15 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.

08:005h00

Salamanca

13:00Bilbao

£221One-way

0 changes

12:304h20

Salamanca

16:50Bilbao

£241One-way

0 changes

10:004h40

Salamanca

14:40Bilbao

£281One-way

0 changes

11:203h50

Salamanca

15:10Bilbao

£291One-way

0 changes

Normal

15:305h50

Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses

21:20Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses

£331One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Salamanca to Bilbao

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Salamanca to Bilbao 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 4h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £33.

Distance: 340 km

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Most popular Coach	Train
£29 Average Price Cheapest	£35 Average Price
5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions	0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Most popular bus company	Most popular train company
Direct Options	Direct Options

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

Live departures

Salamanca to Bilbao bus times

Showing buses for today, Tuesday 8 July

Last updated at 09:10

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Normal	11:30 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses	5h45	17:15 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
Normal	13:00 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses	5h15	18:15 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
Normal	13:30 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses	5h50	19:20 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
Wednesday 9 July
Normal	07:30 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses	5h15	12:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Salamanca to Bilbao

Spain

Buses from Salamanca to Bilbao run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 22m. 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

5h 22m

Cheapest ticket price

£22

Buses per day

Direct buses

Fastest bus

5h 45m

First bus

06:30

Last bus

19:30

Price information

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

You can travel by coach to Bilbao from 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 trip.

Alsa is the main provier of coach travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK coach operator National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of coaches with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal coach with free WiFi, toilets, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium coaches provide more luxurious services when travelling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other coach tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.

Alsa from Salamanca to Bilbao coach information:

Average Duration: 5 h 45 min
Cheapest Price: £22
Alsa frequency: 3 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.

Coach information from Salamanca to Bilbao with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 5 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: £35
FlixBus frequency: 3 a day

FAQs: Salamanca to Bilbao coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Salamanca to Bilbao 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 Salamanca to Bilbao.

Cheap coach tickets from Salamanca to Bilbao can start from as little as £24 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Salamanca to Bilbao is £29; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by coach from Salamanca to Bilbao is 5 h 45 min to travel the 211 mile long trip, with around there are 5 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Salamanca to Bilbao leaves at 08: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Salamanca to Bilbao leaves at 14: 30.

Yes, there are 4 direct coaches a day from Salamanca to Bilbao with Alsa, Alsa Supra, FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Salamanca and Bilbao

Salamanca

Bilbao

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

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