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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Madrid to Bilbao from various bus operators like ALSA for the next days.
today
from £32
tomorrow
from £29
Wednesday
from £24
Thursday
from £25
Friday
from £31
Saturday
from £31
Sunday
from £31

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • ALSA
    5h 0m
    0
    00:30
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Coach Station
    05:30
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £32
  • ALSA
    4h 50m
    0
    07:00
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Coach Station
    11:50
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £32
  • ALSA
    4h 40m
    0
    10:00
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Coach Station
    14:40
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £32
  • ALSA
    5h 0m
    0
    10:00
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Coach Station
    15:00
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £32
  • ALSA
    4h 55m
    0
    11:00
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Coach Station
    15:55
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £32

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    19:00
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Coach Station
    23:45
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £29
  • ALSA
    4h 50m
    0
    07:00
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Coach Station
    11:50
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £31
  • ALSA
    4h 40m
    0
    10:00
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Coach Station
    14:40
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £31
  • ALSA
    4h 55m
    0
    11:00
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Coach Station
    15:55
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £31
  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    12:30
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Coach Station
    17:15
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £31

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    17:30
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Coach Station
    22:15
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £24
  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    19:00
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Coach Station
    23:45
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £24
  • ALSA
    4h 50m
    0
    07:00
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Coach Station
    11:50
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £31
  • ALSA
    4h 40m
    0
    10:00
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Coach Station
    14:40
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £31
  • ALSA
    4h 55m
    0
    11:00
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Coach Station
    15:55
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £31

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    19:00
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Coach Station
    23:45
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £25
  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    17:30
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Coach Station
    22:15
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £27
  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    19:00
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Coach Station
    23:45
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £27
  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    19:00
    Madrid
    Avenida de Aragon
    23:45
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £28
  • ALSA
    4h 50m
    0
    07:00
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Coach Station
    11:50
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £31

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • ALSA
    4h 50m
    0
    07:00
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Coach Station
    11:50
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £31
  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    08:00
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Coach Station
    12:45
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £31
  • ALSA
    4h 40m
    0
    10:00
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Coach Station
    14:40
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £31
  • ALSA
    5h 0m
    0
    11:00
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Coach Station
    16:00
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £31
  • ALSA
    4h 55m
    0
    11:00
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Coach Station
    15:55
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £31

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • ALSA
    5h 0m
    0
    00:30
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Coach Station
    05:30
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £31
  • ALSA
    4h 50m
    0
    07:00
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Coach Station
    11:50
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £31
  • ALSA
    4h 40m
    0
    10:00
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Coach Station
    14:40
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £31
  • ALSA
    4h 55m
    0
    11:00
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Coach Station
    15:55
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £31
  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    12:30
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Coach Station
    17:15
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £31

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • ALSA
    4h 50m
    0
    07:00
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Coach Station
    11:50
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £31
  • ALSA
    4h 45m
    0
    08:00
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Coach Station
    12:45
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £31
  • ALSA
    4h 40m
    0
    10:00
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Coach Station
    14:40
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £31
  • ALSA
    5h 0m
    0
    11:00
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Coach Station
    16:00
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £31
  • ALSA
    4h 55m
    0
    11:00
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Coach Station
    15:55
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £31

Frequency of bus connections between Madrid and Bilbao

See here how frequent the connections between Madrid and Bilbao are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 62 daily coaches from Madrid to Bilbao. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 29 daily coaches between Madrid and Bilbao.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 139 coaches from Madrid to Bilbao, while Night sees the fewest connections between Madrid and Bilbao, with 25 offers.

Facts about coaches from Madrid to Bilbao

Compare all providers like ALSA that travel 41 times every day by bus from Madrid to Bilbao in one click! Book your bus ticket from Madrid to Bilbao starting from £24!

Cheapest Bus £24
Fastest Bus 4h 10m
Earliest Coach 00:30
Latest Coach 20:30
Daily Bus Connections 41 Ø
Distance 322.8 km
Coach Companies ALSA

Cheapest coach connections from Madrid to Bilbao

Every day, 41 buses from 1 coach companies leave Madrid for Bilbao: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/11/2024 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 04/11
£34
Tuesday 05/11
£31
Wednesday 06/11
£34
Thursday 07/11
£28
Friday 08/11
£31
Saturday 09/11
£31
Sunday 10/11
£31
Monday 11/11
£25
Tuesday 12/11
£25
Wednesday 13/11
£25
Thursday 14/11
£25
Friday 15/11
£31
Saturday 16/11
£31
Sunday 17/11
£31
Monday 18/11
£23
Tuesday 19/11
£26
Wednesday 20/11
£34
Thursday 21/11
£34
Friday 22/11
£34
Saturday 23/11
£31
Sunday 24/11
£34
Monday 25/11
£34
Tuesday 26/11
£31
Wednesday 27/11
£34
Thursday 28/11
£34
Friday 29/11
£34
Saturday 30/11
£34
Sunday 01/12

The cheapest time to travel from Madrid to Bilbao

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Madrid to Bilbao, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £24, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Madrid to Bilbao. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £32.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Madrid to Bilbao, with £24. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £31.

How to save money travelling from Madrid to Bilbao

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Madrid to Bilbao in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Madrid to Bilbao, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Madrid to Bilbao are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Madrid to Bilbao

These are the most booked bus companies between Madrid to Bilbao from our users.

ALSA from Madrid to Bilbao

ALSA

Here you will find the key facts about the ALSA bus route Madrid to Bilbao:

Cheapest Price £24
Fastest Coach 4h 10m
Earliest Coach 00:30
Last Coach 20:30
Daily Connections 41 Ø
Found on 04/11/2024

All bus stations and stops in Madrid and Bilbao

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Madrid and Bilbao.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Madrid to Bilbao

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Madrid to Bilbao? Or which bus companies serve the route Madrid to Bilbao? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Madrid to Bilbao bus

How much does a Madrid - Bilbao coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Madrid - Bilbao bus trip is available from £24 and takes 4h 45m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Madrid to Bilbao?

The connection Madrid to Bilbao is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £24 to £71. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Madrid - Bilbao route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Madrid to Bilbao is offered by roughly 41 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bilbao from Madrid take?

The quickest coach from Madrid to Bilbao is provided by ALSA and takes 4h 10m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £55. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Madrid to Bilbao?

The earliest bus to Bilbao departs from Madrid at 00:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Madrid to Bilbao?

The latest bus to Bilbao departs from Madrid at 20:30. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Madrid - Bilbao route?

Passengers looking to travel from Madrid to Bilbao can travel with ALSA. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Bilbao?

You can check all the direct connections between Madrid and Bilbao by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: ALSA.

What can I take with me on the bus to Bilbao from Madrid?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Madrid Bilbao bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Madrid Bilbao bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Madrid to Bilbao on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Madrid to Bilbao

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Alternate transport types from Madrid to Bilbao

Did not find the right bus? Here is a selection of alternate transport types from the schedule from Madrid to Bilbao for the next days.

Cheap train tickets from Madrid to Bilbao

Here is a selection of the cheapest trains from the schedule from Madrid to Bilbao for the next days.
  • Renfe
    4h 44m
    0
    07:15
    Madrid
    Chamartin Train Station
    11:59
    Bilbao
    Abando Train Station
    0
    Renfe
    Economy
    from £17
  • Renfe
    4h 44m
    0
    07:15
    Madrid
    Chamartin Train Station
    11:59
    Bilbao
    Abando Train Station
    0
    Renfe
    Economy
    from £22
  • Renfe
    4h 44m
    0
    17:37
    Madrid
    Chamartin Train Station
    22:21
    Bilbao
    Abando Train Station
    0
    Renfe
    Economy
    from £28
  • Renfe
    4h 44m
    0
    07:15
    Madrid
    Chamartin Train Station
    11:59
    Bilbao
    Abando Train Station
    0
    Renfe
    First Class
    from £37

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