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TodayApr 20
from US$40
TomorrowApr 21
from US$40
MonApr 22
from US$30
TueApr 23
from US$40
WedApr 24
from US$40
ThuApr 25
from US$31
FriApr 26
from US$40
SatApr 27
from US$40

Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

Cheapest trips
Fastest trips
8:00AM
4h30m
12:30PM
Bilbao - Estación Autobuses
Cheapest
Madrid - Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
Cheapest
8:00AM
4h45m
12:45PM
Bilbao - Estación Autobuses
2nd Cheapest
Madrid - Avenida de América Metro
2nd Cheapest
8:30PM
4h5m
12:35AM
Bilbao - Estación Autobuses
Fastest
Madrid - Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
Fastest
9:00AM
4h10m
1:10PM
Bilbao - Estación Autobuses
Madrid - Avenida de América Metro
9:00AM
4h40m
1:40PM
Bilbao - Estación Autobuses
Madrid - Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
Bus Bilbao to Madrid: Trip Overview

Bus Bilbao to Madrid: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$46
Average Bus Trip Duration4h 45m
Number of daily buses27
Earliest bus departure1:00 AM
Distance312 km
Latest bus departure11:30 PM

Bilbao to Madrid Buses

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Information on this bus route

Daily Buses27
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures1:00AM - 11:30PM
Minimum PriceUS$31
Average Ticket PriceUS$46
Minimum Trip Duration3h5m
Average Bus Trip Duration4h45m
Distance312 km
Bus companies on this routeALSA, FlixBus, Infobus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Bilbao - Madrid

The average bus ticket price from Bilbao to Madrid is US$46. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Bilbao to Madrid is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

The average travel time between Bilbao and Madrid is around 4h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 5m.This is the time it takes to travel the 324 km that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Bilbao to Madrid can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 27 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Bilbao to Madrid by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from Bilbao to Madrid, you can travel comfortably and safely with ALSA, FlixBus, Infobus.

Buses travelling between Bilbao and Madrid leave from Estación Autobuses or Abaro Estrata and arrive at Avenida de América Metro, Madrid Airport, Estación Sur.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04-18
US$34
04-19
US$41
Today
US$41
04-21
US$43
04-22
US$31
04-23
US$41
04-24
US$41
04-25
US$41
The cheapest trip from Bilbao to Madrid was searched and found on Apr 22, 2024 with a price of US$31

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bilbao to Madrid, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$31 to US$107 for a bus ticket from Bilbao to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$31 which is on 2024-04-22.

Usually Flixbus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Bilbao to Madrid.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Bilbao to Madrid, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Bilbao to Madrid will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Bilbao to Madrid.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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