The average bus between Bilbao and Madrid Chamartín takes 6h 39m and the fastest bus takes 4h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bilbao to Madrid Chamartín. 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 twice daily between Bilbao and Madrid Chamartín. The earliest departure is at 6:30 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Madrid Chamartín at 3:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid, Avenida de América and take an average of 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bilbao to Madrid Chamartín? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Madrid Chamartín. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at Madrid Chamartín station via Madrid, Avenida de América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
Bilbao to Madrid Chamartín bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Madrid Chamartín bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
The distance between Bilbao and Madrid Chamartín is 316.5 km. The road distance is 409 km.
ALSA operates a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de América hourly. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 4h 45m.