Find coaches from Madrid to Bilbao

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Next departures from Madrid to Bilbao on 29 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
ALSA
Avenida de América Metro
Estación AutobusesCheapest
ALSA Supra
Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
Estación AutobusesFastest
ALSA Supra
Avenida de América Metro
Estación AutobusesNo tags
Flixbus
Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
Estación AutobusesNo tags
ALSA Supra
Avenida de América Metro
Estación AutobusesNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Madrid to Bilbao

busbud logoWe recommend carpooling

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$17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

40carpool per day
4hAverage duration
201 milesDistance
14kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average priceUS$51 - US$128Average duration4h 45m
8kg CO₂e
Train
Average priceUS$24 - US$114Average duration4h 44m
8kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average priceUS$17 - US$57Average duration4h
14kg CO₂e

Bus Madrid to Bilbao: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$51
Average bus trip duration4h 45m
Number of daily buses22
Earliest bus departure00:30
Distance199 miles
Latest bus departure23:45

Madrid to Bilbao Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Madrid - Bilbao

  1. 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).

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

Best price found
26/10
US$46
27/10
US$64
Today
US$46
29/10
US$46
30/10
US$46
31/10
US$46
01/11
US$46
02/11
US$46
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Madrid to Bilbao was searched and found on 26 Oct 2025 with a price of US$46

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$184 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 2025-10-29.

Usually FlixBus 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

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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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.

Will you be returning to Madrid by bus?

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