What is the distance between Bilbao and Alicante?

The distance between the two cities is 363 miles (585 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bilbao to Alicante?

If you're headed to Alicante from Bilbao, chances are that your bus will depart from Estación Autobuses and arrive at Estación de Autobuses Nueva. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Alicante?

Once in Alicante, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Tabarca Island, MARQ Museum, Beaches, TuriBús and Aquopolis Torrevieja.

Bus Bilbao to Alicante from $64 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bilbao to Alicante on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:00pm	Estación Autobuses	10h 55m	7:55am	Alicante	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:05pm	Estación Autobuses	1d 11h	9:10am	Alicante	No tags

Next departures for Bilbao to Alicante on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:15am	Estación Autobuses	11h 5m	7:20pm	Alicante	Cheapest
Bus	9:00pm	Estación Autobuses	10h 55m	7:55am	Alicante	Fastest
Bus	6:50am	Estación Autobuses	1d 5h	12:15pm	Alicante	No tags

Next departures for Bilbao to Alicante on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:15am	Estación Autobuses	11h 5m	7:20pm	Alicante	Cheapest
	Bus	9:00pm	Estación Autobuses	10h 55m	7:55am	Alicante	Fastest

Next departures for Bilbao to Alicante on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:15am	Estación Autobuses	11h 5m	7:20pm	Alicante	Cheapest
Bus	9:00pm	Estación Autobuses	10h 55m	7:55am	Alicante	Fastest
Bus	6:50am	Estación Autobuses	1d 5h	12:15pm	Alicante	No tags

Next departures for Bilbao to Alicante on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:15am	Estación Autobuses	11h 5m	7:20pm	Alicante	Cheapest
	Bus	9:00pm	Estación Autobuses	10h 55m	7:55am	Alicante	Fastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bilbao to Alicante

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Alicante. The journey takes about 8 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

8h 10mAverage Duration

363 milesDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$71 - $249	Average Duration11h 5m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$46 - $91	Average Duration8h 10m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

BILMAN BUS, S.L.

4/51,159 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.2

FlixBus

3.5/511,384 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

Where are the popular stops in Bilbao and Alicante?

Stops in Bilbao

A
Estación Autobuses
Calle Gurtubay, 1 - 48013 Bilbao
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B
Zorroza, Abaro Estrata
Abaro Estrata, 2, 48013 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
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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

Stops in Alicante

A
Estación de Autobuses Nueva
Estación de Autobuses Nueva, 03003 Alicante (Alacant), Alicante, Spain
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B
Alicante Airport
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C
Av. Salamanca
Av. Salamanca, 3, 03005 Alacant, Alicante Spain
D
Universidad de Alicante
Carretera de San Vicente del Raspeig, s/n, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain
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E
Carrer Eusebio Sempere
Carrer Eusebio Sempere, 6, 03003 Alacant, Alicante, Spain
F
Port d'Alacant
Mlle. Levante 17B, 03001 Alicante (Alacant), Alicante, Spain

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bilbao to Alicante by bus

What is the distance between Bilbao and Alicante?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bilbao to Alicante?
What are the best sights and things to do in Alicante?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$221

11/19

$65

Today

$65

11/21

$65

11/22

$65

11/23

$65

11/24

$65

11/25

$65

The cheapest trip from Bilbao to Alicante was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $65

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

You can expect to pay from $65 to $246 for a bus ticket from Bilbao to Alicante based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $65 which is on 2025-11-21.

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.