The average bus between Bilbao and Elkano takes 4h 14m and the fastest bus takes 2h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bilbao to Elkano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Bilbao and Elkano. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Elkano at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Elkano. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at Elkano station via Pamplona / Iruña. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Bilbao to Elkano bus services, operated by Alava Bus, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Elkano bus services, operated by Alava Bus, arrive at Pamplona / Iruña station.
Book your Bilbao to Elkano bus tickets online with Alava Bus and La Burundesa S.A..
The distance between Bilbao and Elkano is 121.9 km. The road distance is 165 km.
Alava Bus operates a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Pamplona / Iruña every 3 hours. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 2h.