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 18 daily bus departures available, including 3 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Madrid at 00:30h, arriving at Bilbao at 05:30h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 20:30h, arriving at 00:40h the following day.
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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 02:00 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
are 3 overnight coaches from Madrid to Bilbao.
The overnight coaches depart between and 20:30 and arrive at 00:40
the same day.
Bus companies operating the Madrid to Bilbao route
Alsa is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 148 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
Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.Adult ticket: £35 (One-Way) or £70 (Return).
Over 148 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Madrid to Bilbao. The average rating is 0. You can read the reviews below.
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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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