Bilbao to Madrid Bus

Q: What is the distance between Bilbao and Madrid?

The distance between these two places is a total of 396 km.

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 price for the cheapest tickets begin at €42.

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

The average number of daily departures is 36. 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 bus change, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a bus change 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.

Q: How do I get from Bilbao to Madrid by bus?

To travel from Bilbao to Madrid by bus, select your preferred departure time and book your ticket on our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available for you.

Q: How can I find out which buses run between Bilbao to Madrid?

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses traveling between your chosen stations.

Q: When do the earliest and latest bus leave Bilbao?

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Q: Do I have to print my ticket for Bilbao to Madrid?

No, you don't have to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus dirver, but keep track of your phone battery.

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Bilbao to Madrid Route Summary

Bilbao to Madrid bus is a popular way of traveling. For this specific route there are two transport types available: bus and plane. We found up to 36 bus departures, including 8 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Bilbao at 01:00h, arriving to Madrid at 05:45h the same day. While latest bus departs at 22:00h, arriving at 02:45h the following day. For faster travel, 2 flights are available daily.

Departure station and country Bilbao, Spain

Arrival station and country Madrid, Spain

Travel Distance 396 km

Average Trip Duration 05h 20min

Total Departures 36

Popular Operators Alsa

Lowest Price €42

Transportation Options Bus, Plane

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 42.525 HRK

Best offer on 12. Apr

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02:00 Bilbao Intermodal Bus Stop

4h 15min

06:15 Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station

M-TICKET ECO FRIENDLY

from 78.49 HRK

Best offer on 12. Apr

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07:00 Bilbao Intermodal Bus Stop

4h 45min

11:45 Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station

M-TICKET ECO FRIENDLY

from 42.525 HRK

Best offer on 12. Apr

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08:00 Bilbao Intermodal Bus Stop

4h 45min

12:45 Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station

M-TICKET ECO FRIENDLY

from 42.525 HRK

Best offer on 12. Apr

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08:15 Bilbao Intermodal Bus Stop

5h 35min

1 Bus change

13:50 Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station

M-TICKET ECO FRIENDLY

from 43.585 HRK

Best offer on 12. Apr

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Traveling by bus from Bilbao to Madrid

The shortest travel distance between Bilbao and Madrid is 396 km. The fastest bus which departs at 09:00 has a travel time of 04:10h. The longest travel time on the route is 06:30h.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Madrid earlier, there are 8 night buses from Bilbao to Madrid. The overnight buses depart between 20:30 and 22:00 and arrive between 00:45 and 02:45 the following day. Below is the most popular night departure 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 54.865 HRK

Best offer on 12. Apr

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Bus 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 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: €42 (One-Way) or €84 (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 San Sebastian

Bilbao to Santander (Airport)

Bilbao to Torrevieja

Bilbao to Zarautz

Bilbao to Cangas de Onis

Bilbao to Medina de Pomar

Bilbao to Salamanca

Bilbao to Torrelavega

Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela

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 Andorra la Vella

Madrid to Fquih Ben Salah

Madrid to Murcia

Madrid to San Sebastian

Madrid to Puerto de Mazarron

Madrid to Budapest

Madrid to Aranda de duero

Other ways of traveling between Bilbao and Madrid

In case that you feel safer taking other forms of transportation, you can find alternative ways of reaching Madrid below.

Planes from Bilbao to Madrid

If you'd prefer to save time and fly from Bilbao to Madrid, there are also some air options available. We currently have 2 daily departures from the Bilbao (Airport) located approximately 13 km from Bilbao.