Bilbao to Madrid Bus: Book Your Seat for Less

Q: What is the distance between Bilbao and Madrid?

The distance between these two places is a total of 246 mi.

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

The average travel time between the stations is 05:20 hours.

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

The ticket prices begin from $37. Some routes also offer various discounts, so you can click on a route in the search results and all discounts will be visible there.

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

The average number of daily departures is 38. 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 Bilbao to Madrid?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, 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 Bilbao to Madrid?

All the buses 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.

Bilbao to Madrid Madrid to Bilbao

Between Bilbao and Madrid we found up to 38 bus departures, including 5 night buses. The earliest bus departure from Bilbao is at 01:00 arriving to Madrid at 05:45 the same day. While the latest bus departure is at 22:00 and arrives at 02:45 the same day. Prices for a one way adult ticket range from $37 to $73.

Popular Departures

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

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

01:00 Bilbao Intermodal Bus Stop

4h 45min

05:45 Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station

M-TICKET ECO FRIENDLY

from 42.53 HRK

Best offer on 28. Nov

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12:00 Bilbao Intermodal Bus Stop

4h 45min

16:45 Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station

M-TICKET ECO FRIENDLY

from 42.53 HRK

Best offer on 28. Nov

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18:00 Bilbao Intermodal Bus Stop

4h 15min

22:15 Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station

M-TICKET ECO FRIENDLY

from 35.18 HRK

Best offer on 28. Nov

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16:15 Bilbao Intermodal Bus Stop

6h 30min

1 Bus change

22:45 Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station

M-TICKET ECO FRIENDLY

from 49.99 HRK

Best offer on 28. Nov

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16:00 Bilbao Intermodal Bus Stop

4h 45min

20:45 Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station

M-TICKET ECO FRIENDLY

from 35.18 HRK

Best offer on 30. Nov

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Traveling by bus from Bilbao to Madrid

The shortest travel distance between Bilbao and Madrid is 246 mi. The fastest bus which departs at has a travel time of 04:10h. The longest travel time on the route is 06:30h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Madrid earlier, there are 5 overnight buses from Bilbao to Madrid. The overnight buses depart between 20:30 and 22:00 and arrive at the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Madrid:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

20:30 Bilbao Intermodal Bus Stop

4h 15min

00:45 Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station

M-TICKET ECO FRIENDLY

from 54.71 HRK

Best offer on 06. Dec

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22:00 Bilbao Intermodal Bus Stop

4h 45min

02:45 Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station

M-TICKET ECO FRIENDLY

from 42.53 HRK

Best offer on 15. Dec

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Bus companies

Alsa is the name of the company 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 Bilbao or Madrid, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.

Bilbao

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

Madrid

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

Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: $37 (One-Way) or $74 (Return).

Trip reviews from Bilbao to Madrid

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Other popular destinations from Bilbao

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

Bilbao to Biarritz

Bilbao to San Sebastian

Bilbao to Bordeaux

Bilbao to Toulouse

Bilbao to Pamplona

Bilbao to Medina de Pomar

Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela

Bilbao to Cangas de Onis

Bilbao to Irun

Bilbao to Torrelavega

Bilbao to Zaragoza

Bilbao to Benidorm

Bilbao to Tolosa

Bilbao to Santander (Airport)

Other popular destinations from Madrid

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

Madrid to San Sebastian

Madrid to Aranda de duero

Madrid to Kyiv

Madrid to Toledo

Madrid to Puerto de Mazarron

Madrid to Andorra la Vella

Madrid to Fquih Ben Salah

Bilbao to Madrid Bus Summary

Route Overview	Key Info
Departure Station	Bilbao
Destination Station	Madrid
Daily Departures	Over 38 bus departures , including more than 5 night buses.
Earliest Departures	01:00 AM
Latest Departure	10:00 PM
Travel Distance	246 mi
Travel Time	05:20

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance between Bilbao and Madrid?

What is the average travel time between Bilbao and Madrid?

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

How many daily departures are there from Bilbao to Madrid?

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

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

Bilbao to Madrid Bus: Book Your Seat for Less

Table Of Contents

Popular Departures

Traveling by bus from Bilbao to Madrid

Overnight buses

Bus companies

Departure and arrival stations

Cheapest ticket prices

Trip reviews from Bilbao to Madrid

Other popular destinations from Bilbao

Other popular destinations from Madrid

Bilbao to Madrid Bus Summary

Frequently asked questions

Latest tickets bought

Getbybus guides

Latest blog posts

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