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Thu31 Jul
Today1 Aug
from US$154
Tomorrow2 Aug
from US$146
Sun3 Aug
from US$148
Mon4 Aug
from US$40
Tue5 Aug
from US$148
Wed6 Aug
from US$40
Thu7 Aug
from US$40

Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 1 August at
    Departure city: Bilbao
    Departure location: Estación Autobuses
    Arrival time: 1 August at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 1 August at
    Departure city: Bilbao
    Departure location: Estación Autobuses
    Arrival time: 2 August at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 1 August at
    Departure city: Bilbao
    Departure location: Estación Autobuses
    Arrival time: 2 August at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 1 August at
    Departure city: Bilbao
    Departure location: Estación Autobuses
    Arrival time: 2 August at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Bilbao to Madrid

Bus
Average priceUS$51 - US$194Average duration4h 45m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$24 - US$109Average duration4h 38m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average priceUS$16 - US$59Average duration4h
14kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Bilbao to Madrid

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 US$16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

44carpool per day
4hAverage duration
US$16Cheapest ticket
14kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Bilbao to Madrid: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$52
Average bus trip duration4h 45m
Number of daily buses27
Earliest bus departure00:05
Distance194 miles
Latest bus departure23:30

Bilbao to Madrid Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Bilbao - Madrid

  1. How far is Madrid from Bilbao by coach?

    The journey from Bilbao to Madrid by coach covers an approximate distance of 201 miles (324 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Bilbao to Madrid without a car?

    You can reach Madrid from Bilbao by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
30/07
US$53
31/07
US$142
Today
US$150
02/08
US$142
03/08
US$144
04/08
US$34
05/08
US$144
06/08
US$34
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bilbao to Madrid was searched and found on 4 Aug 2025 with a price of US$34

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$34 to US$184 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$34, which is on 2025-08-04.

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.

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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Bilbao to Madrid will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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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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Train from Bilbao to Madrid

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