How far is Málaga from Bilbao?

Málaga and Bilbao are 459 miles (740 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Málaga to Bilbao leave from Estación de Malaga (Centro) and arrive at Estación Autobuses. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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

Once in Bilbao, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Arriaga Theatre, Day Trip to Donostia - San Sebastián, Euskal Museoa - Basque Museum, Gaztelugatxe (Bermeo) and Plaza Nueva - Plaza Barria.

Bus Málaga to Bilbao from $68 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Málaga to Bilbao on November 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		8:15pm	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	13h 15m	9:30am	Estación Autobuses	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:52 AM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Málaga to Bilbao

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bilbao. The journey takes about 10 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

10h 30mAverage Duration

459 milesDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$75 - $76	Average Duration13h 15m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$43 - $103	Average Duration10h 30m	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Socibus

4/54,485 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.1

According to 37 reviews, Socibus received a 3.6-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the timeliness and the departure location, but some complained about the seats. Socibus ticket prices on this trip start at $75

Socibus Málaga Bilbao recent customer reviews

En este viaje fue pésimo, el conductor además de maleducados no tenía paciencia porque el bus tuvo un desperfecto mecánico al parecer y estuvimos varados una hora y media en la ruta a las 1am. El aire acondicionado no funcionaba

Hugo A.

August 8, 2023

The toilet was closed, and the driver was rude and disrespectful

Deborah S.

October 6, 2020

everything was great

Favour A.

September 30, 2020

FlixBus

3.5/511,226 reviews

Staff4.1

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 Málaga and Bilbao?

Stops in Málaga

A - Estación de Malaga (Centro)

B - Malaga Airport

C - Puerto

D - Hospital Civil

E - Rosaleda

F - Conservatorio Musica

Stops in Bilbao

A - Estación Autobuses

B - Zorroza, Abaro Estrata

C - Basurtu Kastrexana Errepidea

D - Buenos Aires Kalea, 2

E - Hotel Carlton

F - Bilbao-Abando Geltokia

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Málaga to Bilbao by bus

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What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Málaga to Bilbao?
What are the best sights and things to do in Bilbao?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/06

$69

11/07

$69

Today

$68

11/09

$69

11/10

$69

11/11

$69

11/12

$69

11/13

$69

The cheapest trip from Málaga to Bilbao was searched and found on Nov 8, 2025 with a price of $68

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

You can expect to pay from $68 to $69 for a bus ticket from Málaga to Bilbao based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $69 which is on 2025-11-10.

What's the cheapest way to go from Málaga to Bilbao?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time13h 15m	Avg Price$76	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time10h 30m	Avg Price$82	Daily Departures1

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