Madrid to Bilbao Bus

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Between Madrid and Bilbao we found up to 28 bus departures, including 3 night buses. The earliest bus departure from Madrid is at 00:30 arriving to Bilbao at 05:30 the same day. While the latest bus departure is at 20:30 and arrives at 00:40 the following day. The prices for the cheapest one way adult tickets range from €42 to €69.


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

The shortest travel distance between Madrid and Bilbao is 397 km. 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 is 1 night bus departing from Madrid to Bilbao. The overnight bus departs at 20:30 and arrives at 00:40 the following day. Below is the most popular night departure to Bilbao:
Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

Bus companies

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

Alsa
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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.
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  Madrid

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

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  Bilbao

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


Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: €42 (One-Way) or €84 (Return).

Trip reviews from Madrid to Bilbao

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Other popular destinations from Bilbao

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Madrid to Bilbao Bus Summary

Route Overview Key Info
Departure Station Madrid
Destination Station Bilbao
Daily Departures Over 28 bus departures , including more than 3 night buses.
Earliest Departures 00:30 AM
Latest Departure 08:30 PM
Travel Distance 397 km
Travel Time 04:42

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