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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$221 | Average duration4h 45m | 8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | Most eco-friendly | ||
Average priceUS$24 - US$91 | Average duration4h 44m | 8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | |||
Carpool | Average priceUS$16 - US$54 | Average duration4h | 14kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars | CheapestFastest |
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.
Bus Madrid to Bilbao: Trip Overview
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Madrid to Bilbao Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Madrid - Bilbao
How far is Bilbao from Madrid by coach?
The journey from Madrid to Bilbao by coach covers an approximate distance of 201 miles (324 km).
Is there a way to reach Bilbao from Madrid without a car?
You can reach Bilbao from Madrid 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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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$46 to US$227 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$46, which is on 2025-07-14.
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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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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Popular Buses Connecting Madrid
Buses Leaving from Madrid
- Bus from Madrid to Barcelona
- Coach Madrid - Valencia
- Bus Madrid - Paris
- Madrid - Bilbao
- Bus from Madrid to Málaga
- Coach Madrid - Toledo
- Bus Madrid - Logroño
- Madrid - Cáceres
- Bus from Madrid to Seville
- Coach Madrid - Ávila
- Bus Madrid - Talavera de la Reina
- Madrid - Aranda de Duero
- Bus from Madrid to Burgos
- Coach Madrid - Santander
Buses Going to Madrid
- Bus from Barcelos to Madrid
- Coach Valencia - Madrid
- Bus El Oso - Madrid
- Dortmund - Madrid
- Bus from Ciudad Real to Madrid
- Coach Santiago de Compostela - Madrid
- Bus Salamanca - Madrid
- Seville - Madrid
- Bus from Segovia to Madrid
- Coach Benidorm - Madrid
- Bus Zaragoza - Madrid
- Bilbao - Madrid
- Bus from Santander to Madrid
- Coach Córdoba - Madrid
Popular Buses Connecting Bilbao
Buses Leaving from Bilbao
- Bus from Bilbao to Barcelona
- Coach Bilbao - Madrid
- Bus Bilbao - Valencia
- Bilbao - Pamplona
- Bus from Bilbao to Vila Real
- Coach Bilbao - Santander
- Bus Bilbao - Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Bilbao - Oviedo
- Bus from Bilbao to Burgos
- Coach Bilbao - Zaragoza
- Bus Bilbao - Irun
- Bilbao - Laredo
- Bus from Bilbao to León
- Coach Bilbao - Gijón
- Bus Bilbao - Llanes
Buses Going to Bilbao
- Bus from Madrid to Bilbao
- Coach Valencia - Bilbao
- Bus Pamplona - Bilbao
- Santander - Bilbao
- Bus from Paris to Bilbao
- Coach Girona - Bilbao
- Bus Vitoria-Gasteiz - Bilbao
- Laredo - Bilbao
- Bus from Barcelona to Bilbao
- Coach Burgos - Bilbao
- Bus Gijón - Bilbao
- Santiago de Compostela - Bilbao
- Bus from Noja to Bilbao
- Coach Oviedo - Bilbao
- Bus León - Bilbao
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Madrid to Segovia
- Coach Alicante - Benidorm
- Bus Bilbao - San Sebastian
- Barcelona - Salou
- Bus from Málaga to Madrid
- Coach Madrid - Salamanca
- Bus Marbella - Málaga
- Málaga - Seville
- Bus from Valencia to Barcelona
- Coach Madrid - Pamplona
- Bus Seville - Granada
- Seville - Córdoba
- Bus from Málaga to Estepona
- Coach Málaga - Ronda
- Bus Cadiz - Seville
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