The average bus between Madrid and Bilbao takes 5h 49m and the fastest bus takes 5h 37m. There is at least one bus per day from Madrid to Bilbao. 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 once daily between Madrid and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 3:38 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 3:44 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 9:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Gregorio Marañón and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Bilbao station via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
Madrid to Bilbao bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Bilbao bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
The distance between Madrid and Bilbao is 321.8 km. The road distance is 402 km.
ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Bilbao Intermodal hourly. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
