Madrid to Bilbao Bus: Find Cheap Coach Tickets

Q: What is the distance between Madrid and Bilbao?

The distance between these two places is a total of 247 mi.

Q: What is the average travel time between Madrid and Bilbao?

The average travel time between the stations is 04:35 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Madrid to Bilbao?

The ticket prices begin from £29.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Madrid to Bilbao?

The average number of daily departures is 27. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Madrid to Bilbao?

The majority of the coaches are direct, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Madrid to Bilbao?

All the coaches have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

Madrid to Bilbao Bilbao to Madrid

Madrid to Bilbao bus is a popular way of travelling. We found up to 27 bus departures, including 3 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Madrid at 02:00h, arriving at Bilbao at 06:10h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 22:00h, arriving at 02:15h the same day.

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular coach departures from Madrid to Bilbao:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

02:00 Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station

4h 10min

06:10 Bilbao Intermodal Bus Stop

M-TICKET ECO FRIENDLY

from 54.71 HRK

Best offer on 03. Jan

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07:00 Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station

4h 50min

11:50 Bilbao Intermodal Bus Stop

M-TICKET ECO FRIENDLY

from 35.18 HRK

Best offer on 28. Dec

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08:00 Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station

4h 45min

12:45 Bilbao Intermodal Bus Stop

M-TICKET ECO FRIENDLY

from 42.53 HRK

Best offer on 22. Dec

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09:00 Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station

4h 25min

13:25 Bilbao Intermodal Bus Stop

M-TICKET ECO FRIENDLY

from 69.98 HRK

Best offer on 17. Dec

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11:00 Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station

4h 55min

15:55 Bilbao Intermodal Bus Stop

M-TICKET ECO FRIENDLY

from 42.53 HRK

Best offer on 17. Dec

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Traveling by coach from Madrid to Bilbao

The shortest travel distance between Madrid and Bilbao is 247 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 02:00 has a travel time of 04:10h. The longest travel time on the route is 05:00h.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Bilbao earlier, there is 1 night coach departing from Madrid to Bilbao. The overnight coach departs at 22:00 and arrives at the following day. Below is the most popular night departure to Bilbao:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

22:00 Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station

4h 15min

02:15 Bilbao Intermodal Bus Stop

M-TICKET ECO FRIENDLY

from 42.53 HRK

Best offer on 03. Jan

pick a date

Coach companies

Alsa is the name of the carrier operating this route. This company has not been rated yet.

Alsa

7.9

Departure and arrival stations

If you're wanting more detailed information about either Madrid or Bilbao, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.

Madrid

You can see information about the departure station and stops Madrid here

Bilbao

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Bilbao here

Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: £29 (One-Way) or £58 (Return).

Trip reviews from Madrid to Bilbao

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Other popular destinations from Madrid

If you're wondering what other places you can visit when travelling from Madrid, these are some of the most popular combinations that other clients have purchased their tickets for:

Madrid to San Sebastian

Madrid to Puerto de Mazarron

Madrid to Andorra la Vella

Madrid to A Coruna

Madrid to Valladolid

Madrid to Granada

Madrid to Aranda de duero

Madrid to Torrevieja

Madrid to Marseille

Madrid to Ponferrada

Madrid to Fquih Ben Salah

Madrid to Budapest

Madrid to Murcia

Madrid to Oviedo

Other popular destinations from Bilbao

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Bilbao, here is the list of the most popular travel combinations that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:

Bilbao to San Sebastian

Bilbao to Bordeaux

Bilbao to Biarritz

Bilbao to Santander

Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela

Bilbao to Medina de Pomar

Bilbao to Pamplona

Bilbao to Santander (Airport)

Bilbao to Torrelavega

Bilbao to Cangas de Onis

Bilbao to Zarautz

Madrid to Bilbao Bus Summary

Route Overview	Key Info
Departure Station	Madrid
Destination Station	Bilbao
Daily Departures	Over 27 bus departures , including more than 3 night buses.
Earliest Departures	02:00 AM
Latest Departure	10:00 PM
Travel Distance	247 mi
Travel Time	04:35

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance between Madrid and Bilbao?

What is the average travel time between Madrid and Bilbao?

What is the ticket price for the journey from Madrid to Bilbao?

How many daily departures are there from Madrid to Bilbao?

Are all the buses direct on the route from Madrid to Bilbao?

What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Madrid to Bilbao?

Madrid to Bilbao Bus: Find Cheap Coach Tickets

Table Of Contents

Popular Departures

Traveling by coach from Madrid to Bilbao

Overnight coaches

Coach companies

Departure and arrival stations

Cheapest ticket prices

Trip reviews from Madrid to Bilbao

Other popular destinations from Madrid

Other popular destinations from Bilbao

Madrid to Bilbao Bus Summary

Frequently asked questions

Latest tickets bought

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