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- This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
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Average price | Average duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
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Average priceUS$51 - US$194 | Average duration4h 45m | 8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | Most eco-friendly | ||
Average priceUS$24 - US$109 | Average duration4h 38m | 8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | |||
Carpool | Average priceUS$16 - US$59 | Average duration4h | 14kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars | CheapestFastest |
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.
Bus Bilbao to Madrid: Trip Overview
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Bilbao - Madrid
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).
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.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
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.
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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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