Salou to Bilbao bus with Alsa

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  • HifeNormal
    12:307h30
    Salou, Estación de Autobuses
    20:00Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    £491One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and flight for Salou to Bilbao

The cheapest option from Salou to Bilbao is flight, with an average price of £49. Omio recommends booking the bus, as it is the most popular option from Salou to Bilbao among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, as it emits only 0.4 - 1.0kg.

Distance: 414 km

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Flight

£49

Average Price

Cheapest option

£65

Average Price

7h 25m

Average total duration

6h 55m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 27m

Average total duration

Fastest option

2h 27m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.2 - 2.5kg

CO2 emissions

Alsa

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Live departures

Salou to Bilbao bus times

The table below shows live departures for Salou to Bilbao coaches for today, Thursday 9 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
HifeNormal12:30 Salou, Estación de Autobuses
7h30
20:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses0 changesdirect

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Why should you book Salou to Bilbao coaches with Omio?

Alsa as well as Hife offer coaches services from Salou to Bilbao.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Salou to Bilbao.

Why book with Omio vs Alsa?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Alsa, but also compare tickets for the likes of Hife to find the best option for your trip from Salou to Bilbao.
  • Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Alsa with all available travel options, which are bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Salou to Bilbao.

Why book with Omio over Checkmybus, Rome2rio or Busbud?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Hife to find the best option for your trip from Salou to Bilbao.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Salou to Bilbao.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Salou to Bilbao

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Typically, there are 2 buses per day from Salou to Bilbao, including 2 direct buses, taking around 6h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £48 but you can travel from only £17 by flight.

The earliest coach runs at 06:30, the last at 22:15. The fastest coach covers the 414 km distance in 7h 30m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £17
Distance
414 km
Average bus duration
6h 55m
Lowest ticket price
£48
Buses per day
2
Direct buses
2
Fastest bus
7h 30m
First bus
6:30
Last bus
22:15
Cheapest Month
Apr
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
14 days
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £17

Bus providers: Alsa, Hife, BlaBlaCar from Salou to BilbaoYou can travel by bus between Salou to Bilbao with Alsa, Hife, BlaBlaCar for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

Alsa

About
Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain and a subsidiary of the UK’s National Express. It operates an extensive network of regional, national, and international routes, transporting more than 300 million passengers annually. Alsa’s modern fleet offers varying levels of comfort and amenities. The standard Alsa Normal buses include free Wi-Fi, onboard bathrooms, footrests, and entertainment. For a more premium experience, Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus, and Alsa Premium services provide enhanced comfort and luxury features.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 30m
Cheapest Price
£58
Alsa frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for an additional fee; must be packed.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must travel in the hold.

Hife

About
Hife is a Spanish bus company that has been operating bus routes since 1915, with a strong presence in regions like Catalonia and Valencia. They offer a variety of services including regular intercity and urban bus lines, school transport, and bus rentals for events. Hife emphasizes reliability, punctuality, and customer satisfaction, maintaining a high standard of vehicle fleet maintenance. Popular destinations include cities like Barcelona, Valencia, Zaragoza, and Salou. Many of their newer buses offer amenities like Wi-Fi, and they provide options for mobile tickets on some routes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 30m
Cheapest Price
£48
Hife frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
15€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; reservation required.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; guide dogs travel for free.

BlaBlaCar

About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
2 a day

FAQs: Salou to Bilbao coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salou 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.

FAQs
The earliest coach from Salou to Bilbao leaves at 6:30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Salou to Bilbao leaves at 22:15.
Yes, there are 2 direct coaches a day from Salou to Bilbao with Alsa, Hife, BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Salou to Bilbao, you can count on Alsa, Hife, BlaBlaCar for the best way to get you to Bilbao. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Salou and Bilbao and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Salou, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses, located 1 away from the city centre.
The cheapest month for a coach from Salou to Bilbao is April.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Salou and Bilbao including taking a coach and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Salou to Bilbao:
  • Hife
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Accessible seating.
  • Alsa
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Accessible seating.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Salou to Bilbao for coach company Alsa, Hife.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company Alsa, Hife.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Salou to Bilbao depends on the coach companies:
  • Hife
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
  • Alsa
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Salou to Bilbao.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Salou to Bilbao:
  • Hife
    • One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
  • Alsa
    • One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Salou to Bilbao:
  • Hife
    • 15€ per additional bag.
  • Alsa
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Salou to Bilbao. The following conditions apply:
  • Hife
    • Small pets allowed in carriers
    • guide dogs travel for free.
  • Alsa
    • Small pets allowed in carriers
    • larger pets must travel in the hold.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Salou to Bilbao with the following coach company: Alsa, Hife
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Salou to Bilbao with the following coach company: Alsa, Hife.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Salou to Bilbao with the following coach company: Alsa, Hife.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Salou and Bilbao

Most Salou to Bilbao buses use the Salou, Estación de Autobuses to Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Salou and Bilbao bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Salou
Arrival bus stations in Bilbao

Which Salou station do buses to Bilbao leave from?

Buses from Salou to Bilbao leave from Salou, Estación de Autobuses. The station is from Salou city centre at Carrer de Carles Roig, 4, 43840 Salou, Tarragona, Spain.
Salou, Estación de AutobusesCarrer de Carles Roig, 4, 43840 Salou, Tarragona, SpainWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Salou, Estación de Autobuses from Salou city centre

BusL35, L10 · 5m · £0.90
Nt2 · 11m · £0.90

Salou, Estación de Autobuses bus station facilities and services

Salou, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas Bar (in the station), Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and accept major cards.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Salou, Estación de Autobuses.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Salou, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Salou, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.

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