The average bus between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Portugalete takes 6h 27m and the fastest bus takes 5h 53m. There is a bus service every few hours from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Portugalete. 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 2 hours between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Portugalete. The earliest departure is at 1:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Madrid Airport (MAD) is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Portugalete at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid, Avenida de América and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Portugalete. However, there are services departing from Madrid Airport (MAD) station and arriving at Portugalete station via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Portugalete bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Portugalete bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Portugalete is 318.2 km. The road distance is 435 km.
ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Bilbao Intermodal hourly. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 4h 10m.