Bilbao to Madrid Bus

Bilbao to Madrid Madrid to Bilbao

Bilbao to Madrid Route Summary

Bilbao to Madrid bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 23 daily bus departures available, including 7 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Bilbao bus station at 01:00h, arriving at Madrid bus station at 05:45h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:30h, arriving at 04:30h the following day.
Departure station and country BilbaoSpain
Arrival station and country MadridSpain
Travel Distance 246 mi
Average Trip Duration 04h 40min
Total Departures 23
Popular Operators Alsa
Lowest Price $46
Transportation Options Bus, Plane



Getting from Bilbao and Madrid by bus

The shortest travel distance between Bilbao and Madrid is 246 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 09:00 has a travel time of 04:10h. The longest travel time on the route is 05:10h. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Madrid earlier, there are 7 night buses from Bilbao to Madrid. The overnight buses depart between and 23:30 and arrive between 00:45 and 04:30 the same day.

Bus companies operating the Bilbao to Madrid route

Alsa is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 143 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.

7.9 Alsa

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Bilbao or Madrid bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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  Bilbao

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

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  Madrid

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


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $46 (One-Way) or $92 (Return).

Travel reviews for Bilbao to Madrid bus

Over 143 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Bilbao to Madrid. The average rating is 0. You can read the users' review of the bus company below. These reviews were originally written under our old names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry — it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
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