The average bus between Madrid and Bilbao takes 8h 35m and the fastest bus takes 5h 55m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week 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 6 times a week between Madrid and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 3:40 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 9:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Gregorio Marañón and take an average of 8h 35m. 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, Avenida de América station and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal station via Bilbao Intermodal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
Madrid to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
The distance between Madrid and Bilbao is 321.8 km. The road distance is 395 km.
ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Bilbao Intermodal hourly. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
