Madrid to Bilbao Bus
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Madrid to Bilbao by bus
The journey from Madrid to Bilbao by bus is 200.9 mi and takes 5 hr 53 min. There are 23 connections per day, with the first departure at 2:00 AM and the last at 10:15 PM. It is possible to travel from Madrid to Bilbao by bus for as little as $33.16 or as much as $158.94. The best price for this journey is $33.16.
| Lowest Price | $33.16 |
| Journey Duration | 5 hr 53 min |
| Connection per Day | FlixBus, Alsa 23 |
| Lowest Price | FlixBus, Alsa $33.16 |
| Highest Price | FlixBus, Alsa $158.94 |
| First Departure | FlixBus, Alsa 2:00 AM |
| Last Departure | FlixBus, Alsa 10:15 PM |
| Distance | FlixBus, Alsa 200.9 mi |
| Departure | FlixBus, Alsa Madrid |
| Arrival | FlixBus, Alsa Bilbao |
| Carriers | FlixBus, Alsa FlixBus, Alsa |
Madrid to Bilbao Bus Times
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Virail Pro Tip ✌: Booking 10 days in advance save 10% on average
Price as departure date approaches
Bus companies may charge higher ticket prices as the date of departure approaches. Prices in the next days can range from around $31.30 to $43.72 but may be subject to change. Our advice is to book as early as possible to potentially save up to 28% on your trip!
Best time to book cheap bus tickets from Madrid to Bilbao
The cheapest Madrid - Bilbao bus tickets can be found for as low as $36.48 if you’re lucky, or $40.72 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $44.01.
Find the best day to travel to Bilbao by bus
When travelling to Bilbao by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!
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Madrid to Bilbao CO2 Emissions by Bus
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