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Bus service from Madrid to Bilbao are provided by Renfe and ALSA.
Buses leaving from Madrid to Bilbao will depart from Estación Sur, Avenida de América Metro, Aeropuerto MAD T4, Plaza Eliptica, Moncloa, Príncipe Pío, Aeropuerto MAD T1-2-3, Plaza Puerta del Sol, 3 or Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
A bus ride to Bilbao will drop you off at Estación Autobuses, Buenos Aires Kalea, 2, Hotel Carlton, Basurtu Kastrexana Errepidea, Abaro Estrata or Bilbao-Abando Geltokia.
| Daily Buses | 16 |
| Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 02:00 - 22:15 |
| Minimum Price | £30 |
| Average Ticket Price | £35 |
| Minimum Trip Duration | 4h10m |
| Average Bus Trip Duration | 4h45m |
| Bus companies on this route | Renfe, ALSA |
The average bus ticket price from Madrid to Bilbao is £35. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Madrid to Bilbao 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 Madrid and Bilbao is around 4h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 201 miles that separates the two cities.
The number of buses from Madrid to Bilbao can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 16 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Madrid to Bilbao by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
When taking the bus from Madrid to Bilbao, you can travel comfortably and safely with Renfe ALVIA, BlaBlaCar, ALSA.
Buses travelling between Madrid and Bilbao leave from Estación Sur or Avenida de América Metro and arrive at Estación Autobuses, Buenos Aires Kalea, 2, Hotel Carlton.
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past departures.
The average bus ticket from Madrid to Bilbao costs around £30 for departures 1 days prior.
Over the last 90 days, ticket prices from Madrid to Bilbao vary and during peak season, ticket prices are around £40 while at other times, you can expect to pay around £29.
If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Madrid to Bilbao but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Madrid to Bilbao, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Madrid to Bilbao will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.
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The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
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| Operator | Date | Destination | Duration | Price | Check schedules |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Thu, May 26 7:00 am | Bilbao Estación Autobuses | 5h0m | £30 (Today) | Search |
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