Bus Tickets from Madrid to Bilbao

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MonJul 14
from US$176
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from US$52
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FriJul 18
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SatJul 19
from US$47
SunJul 20
from US$52
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 15 at
    Departure city: Madrid
    Departure location: Avenida de América Metro
    Arrival time: July 15 at
    Destination city: Bilbao
    Destination location: Estación Autobuses
    Operated by: ALSAALSA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: July 15 at
    Departure city: Madrid
    Departure location: Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
    Arrival time: July 15 at
    Destination city: Bilbao
    Destination location: Estación Autobuses
    Operated by: ALSA SupraALSA Supra
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 15 at
    Departure city: Madrid
    Departure location: Avenida de América Metro
    Arrival time: July 15 at
    Destination city: Bilbao
    Destination location: Estación Autobuses
    Operated by: ALSA SupraALSA Supra
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 15 at
    Departure city: Madrid
    Departure location: Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
    Arrival time: July 15 at
    Destination city: Bilbao
    Destination location: Estación Autobuses
    Operated by: ALSAALSA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 15 at
    Departure city: Madrid
    Departure location: Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
    Arrival time: July 15 at
    Destination city: Bilbao
    Destination location: Estación Autobuses
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Madrid to Bilbao

Bus
Average PriceUS$51 - US$221Average Duration4h 45m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$24 - US$91Average Duration4h 44m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average PriceUS$16 - US$54Average Duration4h
14kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Madrid to Bilbao

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bilbao. The journey takes about 4 hours, and with fares starting at just US$16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

40carpool per day
4hAverage Duration
US$16Cheapest ticket
14kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Madrid to Bilbao: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$52
Average Bus Trip Duration4h 45m
Number of daily buses28
Earliest bus departure12:30am
Distance320 km
Latest bus departure11:45pm

Madrid to Bilbao Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Madrid - Bilbao

  1. What is the travel distance from Madrid to Bilbao?

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

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

    Buses departing from Madrid-Barajas Airport in Madrid will take you to Estación Autobuses in Bilbao.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07-13
US$188
07-14
US$173
Today
US$46
07-16
US$46
07-17
US$46
07-18
US$46
07-19
US$41
07-20
US$46
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Madrid to Bilbao was searched and found on Jul 19, 2025 with a price of US$41

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

You can expect to pay from US$41 to US$188 for a bus ticket from Madrid to Bilbao based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$41 which is on 2025-07-19.

Usually Flixbus (ES) 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.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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