What is the distance between Bilbao and Madrid?

Bilbao and Madrid are 324 km (201 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bilbao to Madrid?

Buses departing from Estación Autobuses in Bilbao will take you to Estación Sur in Madrid.

Bus Bilbao to Madrid from $54 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bilbao to Madrid on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Estación Autobuses	4h 30m	11:30am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	Estación Autobuses	4h 5m	12:35am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	Estación Autobuses	4h 45m	11:45am	Avenida de América Metro	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Estación Autobuses	23h 35m	7:45am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Estación Autobuses	4h 30m	12:30pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags

Next departures for Bilbao to Madrid on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Estación Autobuses	4h 30m	5:30am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Cheapest
Bus	2:00am	Estación Autobuses	4h 5m	6:05am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Estación Autobuses	4h 45m	5:45am	Avenida de América Metro	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Estación Autobuses	23h 35m	7:45am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Estación Autobuses	4h 15m	6:15am	Avenida de América Metro	No tags

Next departures for Bilbao to Madrid on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Estación Autobuses	4h 30m	5:30am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Cheapest
Bus	2:00am	Estación Autobuses	4h 5m	6:05am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Estación Autobuses	4h 45m	5:45am	Avenida de América Metro	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Estación Autobuses	20h 45m	7:45am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Estación Autobuses	4h 15m	6:15am	Avenida de América Metro	No tags

Next departures for Bilbao to Madrid on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Estación Autobuses	4h 30m	5:30am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Cheapest
Bus	2:00am	Estación Autobuses	4h 5m	6:05am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Estación Autobuses	4h 45m	5:45am	Avenida de América Metro	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Estación Autobuses	23h 35m	7:45am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Estación Autobuses	4h 15m	6:15am	Avenida de América Metro	No tags

Next departures for Bilbao to Madrid on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Estación Autobuses	4h 30m	5:30am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Cheapest
Bus	2:00am	Estación Autobuses	4h 5m	6:05am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Estación Autobuses	4h 45m	5:45am	Avenida de América Metro	No tags
Bus	12:05am	Estación Autobuses	19h 40m	7:45pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Estación Autobuses	4h 15m	6:15am	Avenida de América Metro	No tags

Next departures for Bilbao to Madrid on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Estación Autobuses	4h 30m	5:30am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Cheapest
Bus	2:00am	Estación Autobuses	4h 5m	6:05am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Estación Autobuses	4h 45m	5:45am	Avenida de América Metro	No tags
Bus	12:05am	Estación Autobuses	19h 40m	7:45pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Estación Autobuses	4h 15m	6:15am	Avenida de América Metro	No tags

Next departures for Bilbao to Madrid on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Estación Autobuses	4h 30m	5:30am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Cheapest
Bus	2:00am	Estación Autobuses	4h 5m	6:05am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Estación Autobuses	4h 45m	5:45am	Avenida de América Metro	No tags
Bus	12:05am	Estación Autobuses	19h 40m	7:45pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Estación Autobuses	4h 15m	6:15am	Avenida de América Metro	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:32 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Bilbao to Madrid

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 4 hours, and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

35carpool per day

4hAverage Duration

323 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$73 - $317	Average Duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$34 - $169	Average Duration4h 28m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$24 - $76	Average Duration4h	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560,777 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting that their journeys were smooth and comfortable. They appreciated the entertainment options available at each seat, such as movies, audiobooks, and podcasts. Additionally, travelers noted that trips were efficient and punctual in reaching their destinations on time.

ALSA Bilbao Madrid recent customer reviews

The journey was just as it should be,smooth and comfortable!! Don’t forget to take your headphones cause there are displays in each seat, full of movies, audiobooks and podcasts!! Amazing!!

Christina K.

December 14, 2024

It would have been good to know the bus was stopping for 25 mins during the journey. I appreciated the stop

William M.

September 16, 2019

The delay was due to the traffic. Trip went well. Staff didn’t speak English but caused no problem.

Charlotte V.

July 28, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,358 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Renfe

4/5915 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.1

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Where are the popular stops in Bilbao and Madrid?

Stops in Bilbao

A - Estación Autobuses

B - Zorroza, Abaro Estrata

C - Basurtu Kastrexana Errepidea

D - Buenos Aires Kalea, 2

E - Hotel Carlton

F - Bilbao-Abando Geltokia

Stops in Madrid

A - Estación Sur

B - Avenida de América Metro

C - Madrid-Barajas Airport

D - Moncloa

E - Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla

F - Ronda de Valencia 6

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bilbao to Madrid by bus

What is the distance between Bilbao and Madrid?
Bilbao and Madrid are 324 km (201 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bilbao to Madrid?
Buses departing from Estación Autobuses in Bilbao will take you to Estación Sur in Madrid.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-16

$65

11-17

$90

Today

$65

11-19

$65

11-20

$65

11-21

$65

11-22

$65

11-23

$65

The cheapest trip from Bilbao to Madrid was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $65

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 $65 to $232 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 $65 which is on 2025-11-22.

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.