Madrid to Bilbao Bus and Coach
Madrid to Bilbao
Bilbao to Madrid
Madrid to Bilbao Route Overview
Madrid to Bilbao bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 25 daily bus departures available, 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 02:15h the following day.
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Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular coach departures from Madrid to Bilbao:
02:00
Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station
4h 10min
06:10
Bilbao Intermodal Bus Stop
from
54.71
HRK
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Best offer on 07. May
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15:00
Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station
4h 10min
19:10
Bilbao Intermodal Bus Stop
from
73.13
HRK
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18:00
Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station
4h 45min
22:45
Bilbao Intermodal Bus Stop
from
42.525
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17:30
Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station
4h 45min
22:15
Bilbao Intermodal Bus Stop
from
35.18
HRK
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17:00
Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station
4h 20min
21:20
Bilbao Intermodal Bus Stop
from
57.86
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 02. May
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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 15:00 has a travel time of 04:10h. The longest travel time on the route is 05:15h. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.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 20:30 and arrives at 00:40
the following day.
Below are the most popular night departures to Bilbao:
20:30
Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station
4h 10min
00:40
Bilbao Intermodal Bus Stop
from
54.705
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 20. Apr
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22:00
Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station
4h 15min
02:15
Bilbao Intermodal Bus Stop
from
42.53
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 02. May
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22:00
Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station
4h 45min
02:45
Bilbao Intermodal Bus Stop
from
42.525
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 20. Apr
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Bus companies operating the Madrid to Bilbao route
Alsa is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 143 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.Departure and arrival stations
For more details about Madrid or Bilbao coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
Cheapest tickets
Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:Adult ticket: £30 (One-Way) or £60 (Return).
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Other popular destinations from Madrid
If you're wondering which other destinations you can visit when travelling from Madrid, below are some of the most popular routes that other travellers have booked tickets for:Other popular destinations from Bilbao
If you're looking for inspiration for where to travel next once you've reached Bilbao, here is a list of the most popular routes that our travellers have previously booked tickets for:Frequently asked questions
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