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Madrid to Bilbao
Bilbao to Madrid
Madrid to Bilbao Route Summary
Madrid to Bilbao bus is a popular way of traveling. For this specific route, several transport types are available: bus, train and plane. We found up to 37 bus departures, including 4 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 02:45h the following day.There are 2 train departures available on this route. For faster travel, 1 flight is available daily.
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Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Madrid to Bilbao:02:00
Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station4h 10min
06:10Bilbao Intermodal Bus Stop
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from 59.23 USD
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15:00
Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station4h 10min
19:10Bilbao Intermodal Bus Stop
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from 79.18 USD
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18:00
Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station4h 45min
22:45Bilbao Intermodal Bus Stop
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from 46.04 USD
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17:30
Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station4h 45min
22:15Bilbao Intermodal Bus Stop
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from 38.09 USD
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17:00
Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station4h 20min
21:20Bilbao Intermodal Bus Stop
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from 62.65 USD
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Traveling by bus from Madrid to Bilbao
The shortest travel distance between Madrid and Bilbao is 247 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 02:00 has a travel time of 04:10h. The longest travel time on the route is 05:15h.Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Bilbao earlier, there are 4 overnight buses from Madrid to Bilbao. The overnight buses depart between 20:30 and 22:00 and arrive between 00:40 and 02:45 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Bilbao:20:30
Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station4h 10min
00:40Bilbao Intermodal Bus Stop
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from 59.23 USD
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22:00
Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station4h 45min
02:45Bilbao Intermodal Bus Stop
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from 46.04 USD
Best offer on 20. Apr
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Bus companies
Alsa is the name of the company operating this route. This company has not been rated yet.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.Cheapest ticket prices
Adult ticket: $38 (One-Way) or $76 (Return).
If you had travelled from Madrid to Bilbao, and you want to share your travel experience with fellow travellers, we encourage you to leave a review for the route and tell both to us and to other passengers what part of your journey was the best, and what needs improvement.
Other popular destinations from Madrid
If you're wondering what other places you can visit when traveling from Madrid, these are some of the most popular combinations that other clients have purchased their tickets for: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:Other ways of traveling between Madrid and Bilbao
In case that you feel safer taking other forms of transportation, you can find alternative ways of reaching Bilbao below.Planes from Madrid to Bilbao
If you'd prefer to save time and fly from Madrid to Bilbao, there are also some air options available. We currently have 1 daily departures from the Madrid (Airport) located approximately 10 km from Madrid.Madrid to Bilbao Bus Summary
| Route Overview | Key Info |
|---|---|
| Departure Station | Madrid |
| Destination Station | Bilbao |
| Daily Departures | Over 37 bus departures , including more than 4 night buses. |
| Earliest Departures | 02:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 10:00 PM |
| Travel Distance | 247 mi |
| Travel Time | 04:42 |
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