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 04:40 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 23. 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?

The earliest is at 01:00 and the latest is at 23:30.

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. 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 Bilbao, Spain

Arrival station and country Madrid, Spain

Travel Distance 396 km

Average Trip Duration 04h 40min

Total Departures 23

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

09:00 Bilbao Intermodal Bus Stop

5h 10min

14:10 Madrid South Bus Station

Alsa

from 42.53 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 11. May

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Getting from Bilbao and Madrid by bus

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 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.

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 tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €42 (One-Way) or €84 (Return).

Travel reviews for Bilbao to Madrid bus

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Other popular destinations from Bilbao

If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Bilbao, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:

Bilbao - San Sebastian

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Bilbao - Zarautz

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Bilbao - Medina de Pomar

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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 routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:

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