There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Salou by bus, train (Renfe), car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Zaragoza
best- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragozabus ALSA - Sder-Barna / ...
- Take the bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Salou, Estación de Autobusesbus
7h 50m€47–99Fly from Bilbao Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BIO - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
5h 28m€39–154Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Camp De Tarragonatrain Alv
8h 17m€75–108Drive 536 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Saloucar 536 km
5h 10m€88–126Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Pamplona / Iruñabus L20
- Take the bus from Pamplona to Salou, Estación de Autobusesbus
10h 10m€39–62Bus to Santander Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SDR - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
5h 55m€95–250Bus to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao Bolueta to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteizbus
- Fly from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane VIT - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
5h 23m€39–337Bus to San Sebastián Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
- Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane EAS - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
7h 20m€64–249
Bilbao to Salou by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Salou is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 10h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Salou is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs €85 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Salou. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Salou, Estación de Autobuses via Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Salou. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Camp De Tarragona via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
The distance between Bilbao and Salou is 568 km. The road distance is 536 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Salou without a car is to bus via Zaragoza which takes 7h 50m and costs €45 - €100.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Bilbao to Salou, including transfers.
Bilbao to Salou bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Salou train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Salou is to bus via Zaragoza which takes 7h 50m and costs €45 - €100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €110 and takes 8h 17m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Salou, Spain?
You can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Salou, Estación de Autobuses via Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Bilbao-Abando to Camp De Tarragona twice daily. Tickets cost €70–100 and the journey takes 6h 28m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €21–130
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €21–130
Flights from Santander Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–190
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–190
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70–100
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €39
- Website
- ALSA
- Aeropuerto de Santander
- €39
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Booking & Getting There
Bilbao to Salou bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza station.
Bilbao to Salou train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Camp De Tarragona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Salou is 536 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Bilbao to Salou.
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