Madrid to Bilbao Bus
Madrid to Bilbao
Bilbao to Madrid
Madrid to Bilbao Route Summary
Madrid to Bilbao bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 25 daily bus departures available, including 4 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Madrid bus station at 02:00h, arriving at Bilbao bus station at 06:10h the same day. While 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 bus departures from Madrid to Bilbao:
02:00
Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station
4h 10min
06:10
Bilbao Intermodal Bus Stop
from
54.71
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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
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17:00
Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station
4h 20min
21:20
Bilbao Intermodal Bus Stop
from
57.86
HRK
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Best offer on 02. May
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Getting from Madrid and Bilbao by bus
The shortest travel distance between Madrid and Bilbao is 397 km. The fastest bus which departs at 15:00 has a travel time of 04:10h. The longest travel time on the route is 05:15h. 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 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 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. This company has been rated 143 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.Departure and arrival stations
For more details about Madrid or Bilbao bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
Cheapest tickets
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.Adult ticket: €35 (One-Way) or €70 (Return).
Over 143 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Madrid to Bilbao. The average rating is 0. You can read the users' review of the bus company below.
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Other popular destinations from Madrid
If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Madrid, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:Other popular destinations from Bilbao
If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Bilbao, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:Frequently asked questions
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