The average bus between Madrid and Portugalete takes 6h 6m and the fastest bus takes 5h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 and Portugalete. The earliest departure is at 2:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Madrid is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Portugalete at 11:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Bilbao Intermodal and take an average of 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Madrid to Portugalete? 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 Madrid to Portugalete. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Portugalete station via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
Madrid to Portugalete bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Portugalete bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
The distance between Madrid and Portugalete is 327.9 km. The road distance is 409 km.
ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Bilbao Intermodal hourly. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 4h 10m.