How much is the bus ticket from Salamanca to Bilbao?

The cheapest coach tickets from Salamanca to Bilbao start from £33. The average price for this route is around £38. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Salamanca to Bilbao?

The average bus journey time from Salamanca to Bilbao is 5h 50m, covering a distance of 211 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 5h 15m and is operated by ALSA .

Which bus companies service the Salamanca to Bilbao route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from ALSA , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Salamanca to Bilbao?

The earliest bus departs from Salamanca to Bilbao at 09:00. And the latest bus departs at 18:50.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Salamanca to Bilbao?

A bus journey from Salamanca to Bilbao produces an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Salamanca to Bilbao?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 60787 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Salamanca to Bilbao?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Salamanca to Bilbao?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Salamanca to Bilbao?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Salamanca to Bilbao from £29 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Salamanca to Bilbao on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:00	Estación de Autobuses	7h 40m	16:40	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	09:30	Estación de Autobuses	5h 15m	14:45	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	13:30	Estación de Autobuses	5h 45m	19:15	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	15:30	Estación de Autobuses	5h 50m	21:20	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures from Salamanca to Bilbao on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:00	Estación de Autobuses	7h 30m	16:30	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	09:30	Estación de Autobuses	5h 15m	14:45	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	13:30	Estación de Autobuses	5h 45m	19:15	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 17:43 CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Salamanca to Bilbao

We 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 £15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

4hAverage duration

211 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£33 - £61	Average duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£15 - £37	Average duration4h	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Salamanca and Bilbao?

Stops in Salamanca

A
Estación de Autobuses
Av. de Filiberto Villalobos, 85, 37007 Salamanca, Spain
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B
Salamanca
Salamanca
C
Salamanca
Calle Peña de Francia, 23, 37007 Salamanca, Spain

Stops in Bilbao

A
Estación Autobuses
Calle Gurtubay, 1 - 48013 Bilbao
Visit page
B
Zorroza, Abaro Estrata
Abaro Estrata, 2, 48013 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
Visit page
C
Basurtu Kastrexana Errepidea
Basurtu Kastrexana Errepidea, 48013 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
D
Buenos Aires Kalea, 2
Buenos Aires Kalea, 2, 48001 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
E
Hotel Carlton
Federico Moyúa Plaza 11, 48009 Bilbo, Bizkaia Spain
F
Bilbao-Abando Geltokia
Bilbao-Abando Geltokia, 48003 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560,850 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

Customers have reported positive experiences with the bus service, mentioning that it was almost on time and the staff were friendly and helpful. Additionally, they found the buses to be very comfortable with a smooth ride.

ALSA Supra Salamanca Bilbao recent customer reviews

There was no chance for the use of a bathroom in the 4.5 hour trip!! I asked at a stop and the bus diver said “no”.

Philip E.

1 November 2019

Fast, efficiënt. However, there were some travelers that had loud music and there was a young mother scouting even kouder than her todler 😳🤣

Henriette K.

10 August 2019

Clean and comfy bus. Driver helpful and friendly

Evelyn E.

17 August 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,482 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

ES Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Salamanca to Bilbao

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Salamanca to Bilbao?
The cheapest coach tickets from Salamanca to Bilbao start from £33. The average price for this route is around £38. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Salamanca to Bilbao?
The average bus journey time from Salamanca to Bilbao is 5h 50m, covering a distance of 211 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 5h 15m and is operated by ALSA.
Which bus companies service the Salamanca to Bilbao route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from ALSA, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Salamanca to Bilbao?
The earliest bus departs from Salamanca to Bilbao at 09:00. And the latest bus departs at 18:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Salamanca to Bilbao?
A bus journey from Salamanca to Bilbao produces an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Salamanca to Bilbao?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 60787 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Salamanca to Bilbao?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Salamanca to Bilbao?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Salamanca to Bilbao?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

28/11

£34

29/11

£34

Today

£29

01/12

£29

02/12

£29

03/12

£29

04/12

£29

05/12

£29

The cheapest trip from Salamanca to Bilbao was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £29

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Salamanca to Bilbao as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £29 to £41 for a bus ticket from Salamanca to Bilbao based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £29, which is on 2025-12-01.