Bilbao to Madrid Buses

Bilbao to Madrid buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bilbao and Madrid takes 5h 6m and the fastest bus takes 4h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bilbao to Madrid. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 6m
Duration: 404 km
Distance: €42
Average price: Every 3 hours
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Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - Bil-Mad / ...

5h 23m

€35–54

Bilbao to Madrid bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Bilbao and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Madrid at 10:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid, Avenida de América and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

1:00 AM → 6:23 AM
5h 23m • 1 change
2:00 AM → 6:37 AM
4h 37m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 12:13 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:13 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:00 AM → 7:29 AM
5h 29m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 12:10 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:24 PM
5h 24m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 1:43 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

2:00 AM → 7:29 AM
5h 29m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 12:10 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:24 PM
5h 24m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 1:43 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

1:00 AM → 6:23 AM
5h 23m • 1 change
2:00 AM → 6:37 AM
4h 37m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 12:13 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:13 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

1:00 AM → 6:23 AM
5h 23m • 1 change
2:00 AM → 6:37 AM
4h 37m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 12:13 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:13 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

1:00 AM → 6:23 AM
5h 23m • 1 change
2:00 AM → 6:37 AM
4h 37m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 12:13 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:13 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
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