Bus Madrid to Bilbao: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Madrid to Bilbao

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

$44

tomorrow

$41

Saturday

$44

Sunday

$44

Monday

$44

Tuesday

$44

Wednesday

$44

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	4h 50m	7:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	11:50 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/4/2025 7:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/4/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
ALSA	4h 40m	10:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	2:40 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/4/2025 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/4/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
ALSA	4h 55m	11:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	3:55 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/4/2025 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/4/2025 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
ALSA	4h 45m	12:30 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	5:15 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/4/2025 12:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/4/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
ALSA	4h 45m	2:00 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	6:45 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/4/2025 2:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/4/2025 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	6h 45m	7:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	1:45 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/5/2025 7:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/5/2025 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
ALSA	6h 15m	11:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	5:15 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/5/2025 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/5/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
ALSA	4h 50m	7:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	11:50 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Basic	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/5/2025 7:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
ALSA	4h 45m	8:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	12:45 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Basic	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/5/2025 8:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/5/2025 12:45:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
ALSA	4h 40m	10:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	2:40 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/5/2025 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/5/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	4h 55m	11:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	3:55 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/6/2025 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
ALSA	4h 45m	12:30 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	5:15 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/6/2025 12:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
ALSA	4h 45m	1:00 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	5:45 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/6/2025 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
ALSA	4h 45m	2:00 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	6:45 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/6/2025 2:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
ALSA	4h 45m	4:00 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	8:45 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/6/2025 4:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Madrid to Bilbao via Vitoria-Gasteiz, you can save more than $31? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Transportes PESA
  
  1h 45m
  
  0
  
  7:30 PM
  
  Madrid
  Príncipe Pío
  
  8:00 PM
  
  Vitoria-Gasteiz
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from Transportes PESA goes from Príncipe Pío, Madrid (Spain) at 12/7/2025 7:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Vitoria-Gasteiz (Spain) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
- Busbud
  
  0h 55m
  
  0
  
  8:20 PM
  
  Vitoria-Gasteiz
  Bus Station
  
  9:15 PM
  
  Bilbao
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station, Vitoria-Gasteiz (Spain) at 12/7/2025 8:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/7/2025 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
Travel Time is 3h 0m shorter, and you will save $31

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	4h 50m	7:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	11:50 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/7/2025 7:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
ALSA	4h 45m	8:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	12:45 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/7/2025 8:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
ALSA	4h 40m	10:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	2:40 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/7/2025 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/7/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
ALSA	4h 55m	11:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	3:55 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/7/2025 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
ALSA	5h 0m	11:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	4:00 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/7/2025 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/7/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Madrid to Bilbao via Vitoria-Gasteiz, you can save more than $31? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Transportes PESA
  
  1h 45m
  
  0
  
  7:30 PM
  
  Madrid
  Príncipe Pío
  
  8:00 PM
  
  Vitoria-Gasteiz
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from Transportes PESA goes from Príncipe Pío, Madrid (Spain) at 12/7/2025 7:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Vitoria-Gasteiz (Spain) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
- Busbud
  
  0h 55m
  
  0
  
  8:20 PM
  
  Vitoria-Gasteiz
  Bus Station
  
  9:15 PM
  
  Bilbao
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station, Vitoria-Gasteiz (Spain) at 12/7/2025 8:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/7/2025 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
Travel Time is 2h 55m shorter, and you will save $31

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	4h 50m	7:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	11:50 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/8/2025 7:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
ALSA	4h 45m	8:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	12:45 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/8/2025 8:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
ALSA	4h 40m	10:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	2:40 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/8/2025 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
ALSA	5h 0m	10:30 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	3:30 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/8/2025 10:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
ALSA	5h 0m	9:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	2:00 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/8/2025 9:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Madrid to Bilbao via Vitoria-Gasteiz, you can save more than $31? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Transportes PESA
  
  1h 33m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Madrid
  Príncipe Pío
  
  8:00 AM
  
  Vitoria-Gasteiz
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from Transportes PESA goes from Príncipe Pío, Madrid (Spain) at 12/10/2025 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Vitoria-Gasteiz (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
- Busbud
  
  1h 0m
  
  0
  
  8:03 AM
  
  Vitoria-Gasteiz
  Bus Station
  
  9:03 AM
  
  Bilbao
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station, Vitoria-Gasteiz (Spain) at 12/10/2025 8:03:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:03:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Travel Time is 3h 7m shorter, and you will save $31

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	4h 50m	7:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	11:50 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/9/2025 7:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
ALSA	4h 40m	10:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	2:40 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/9/2025 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
ALSA	4h 55m	11:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	3:55 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/9/2025 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/9/2025 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
ALSA	4h 45m	12:30 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	5:15 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/9/2025 12:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
ALSA	4h 45m	2:00 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	6:45 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/9/2025 2:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Madrid to Bilbao via Vitoria-Gasteiz, you can save more than $31? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Transportes PESA
  
  1h 33m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Madrid
  Príncipe Pío
  
  8:00 AM
  
  Vitoria-Gasteiz
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from Transportes PESA goes from Príncipe Pío, Madrid (Spain) at 12/10/2025 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Vitoria-Gasteiz (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
- Busbud
  
  1h 0m
  
  0
  
  8:03 AM
  
  Vitoria-Gasteiz
  Bus Station
  
  9:03 AM
  
  Bilbao
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station, Vitoria-Gasteiz (Spain) at 12/10/2025 8:03:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:03:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Travel Time is 3h 7m shorter, and you will save $31

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	4h 50m	7:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	11:50 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/10/2025 7:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
ALSA	4h 40m	10:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	2:40 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/10/2025 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
ALSA	4h 55m	11:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	3:55 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/10/2025 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
ALSA	4h 45m	12:30 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	5:15 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/10/2025 12:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
ALSA	4h 45m	2:00 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	6:45 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 12/10/2025 2:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Madrid to Bilbao via Vitoria-Gasteiz, you can save more than $31? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Transportes PESA
  
  1h 33m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Madrid
  Príncipe Pío
  
  8:00 AM
  
  Vitoria-Gasteiz
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from Transportes PESA goes from Príncipe Pío, Madrid (Spain) at 12/10/2025 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Vitoria-Gasteiz (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
- Busbud
  
  1h 0m
  
  0
  
  8:03 AM
  
  Vitoria-Gasteiz
  Bus Station
  
  9:03 AM
  
  Bilbao
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station, Vitoria-Gasteiz (Spain) at 12/10/2025 8:03:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:03:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Travel Time is 3h 7m shorter, and you will save $31

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Madrid to Bilbao is $41 on 12/5/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 84 daily buses from Madrid to Bilbao. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 37 daily coaches between Madrid and Bilbao.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 174 buses from Madrid to Bilbao, while Night sees the fewest connections between Madrid and Bilbao, with 30 offers.

Facts about the bus from Madrid to Bilbao

Compare all providers like ALSA that travel 59 times every day by bus from Madrid to Bilbao in one click! Book your bus ticket from Madrid to Bilbao starting from $41!

Cheapest Bus	$41
Fastest Bus	4h 10m
Earliest Bus	12:30 AM
Latest Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	59 Ø
Distance	200.7 miles
Bus Companies	ALSA

Cheapest bus connections from Madrid to Bilbao

Every day, 59 buses from 1 bus companies leave Madrid for Bilbao: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

$48

Friday 12/05

$44

Saturday 12/06

$46

Sunday 12/07

$44

Monday 12/08

$48

Tuesday 12/09

$44

Wednesday 12/10

$44

Thursday 12/11

$44

Friday 12/12

$44

Saturday 12/13

$48

Sunday 12/14

$44

Monday 12/15

$44

Tuesday 12/16

$44

Wednesday 12/17

$44

Thursday 12/18

$44

Friday 12/19

$44

Saturday 12/20

$45

Sunday 12/21

$44

Monday 12/22

$44

Tuesday 12/23

$45

Wednesday 12/24

$44

Thursday 12/25

$45

Friday 12/26

$48

Saturday 12/27

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 $41, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Madrid to Bilbao. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $44.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Madrid to Bilbao, with $41. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $44.

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 buses 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

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

Cheapest Price	$41
Fastest Bus	4h 10m
Earliest Bus	12:30 AM
Last Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Connections	59 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Madrid - Bilbao

Jose, 3/5/2025

El conductor me lio una gorda para que guardara el equipaje en el maletero, cuando en el bus los lugares de equipaje de mano estaba vacío casi, luego a otras personas de otro origen de país por miedo ... El conductor me lio una gorda para que guardara el equipaje en el maletero, cuando en el bus los lugares de equipaje de mano estaba vacío casi, luego a otras personas de otro origen de país por miedo a que les llamaran racista o lo que sea, no les dijo ni media, me dijo que no podía comer (como es comprensible) ni beber, en el viaje han permitido que varias personas comieran y solo fueron valientes conmigo antes de entrar con lo del equipaje, han dicho que fuera la gente con el cinturón de seguridad y me han mirado de arriba a abajo para que no llevará mochilas ni nada en mi asiento y a los demás por ser mujeres, extranjeros y tal han estado calladitos, decían que no se podía hablar en alto ni hacer ruido y varias mujeres Sudaméricanas han estado todo el maldito viaje hablando alto por teléfono y no dijeron ni media, un horror de viaje, de servicio, soy viajero habitual del servicio Madrid-Bilbao Bilbao-Madrid y ya son varios viajes con tonterías así, solo tienen narices los conductores a confrontar a los hombres, españoles y heteros, a ver si les van acusar de machistas, racistas u homófobos pero luego muy altaneros y chulitos con quien pueden, soy creador de contenido en redes sociales y voy a exponer vuestro servicio pésimo y permisivos con quien queréis porque sois unos cobardes y valientes con quien queréis, vaya servicio más malo dais enserio, en el servicio Toledo-Madrid Madrid-Toledo hacéis auténticas perrerías pero veo que sois peores en otros servicios como este, en general una empresa nefasta que hace lo que quiere, sale cuando quiere tarde, otras veces sale más pronto de la hora, también tela con la gente que va en estos autobuses que hacen lo que les da la gana y se aprovechan de su condición para saltarse las reglas como quieren y los conductores callaitos con ellos.

All bus stations and stops in Madrid and Bilbao

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Madrid and Bilbao.

Avenida de América Bus Station

Avenida de América 13

Bus Stop

Calle de Tiziano 40

Intercambiador de Moncloa

Calle de la Princesa 89n

Plaza de Castilla

Sur Bus Station

Calle de Méndez Álvaro 83

Central Bus Station

Gurtubay Kalea 1004

Busstation (Hotel Carlton)

Plaza de Don Federico Moyúa

Zorrotza Kastrexana Errepidea

Abaro Estrata

Abaro Estrata 4

Basurto

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Service and Comfort on the bus from Madrid to Bilbao

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses 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 bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $41 and takes 6h 45m to reach Bilbao. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $41 and $98. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bilbao.

On average, how many connections are available from Madrid to Bilbao each day?

Every day, the Madrid to Bilbao bus route is served by approximately 59 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Madrid to Bilbao take?

The fastest bus from Madrid to Bilbao is offered by ALSA and takes 4h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $63. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Madrid to Bilbao?

The earliest bus arriving in Bilbao from Madrid starts at 12:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Madrid to Bilbao?

The latest bus trip departing from Madrid for Bilbao starts at 8:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Madrid Bilbao route?

When traveling by bus from Madrid to Bilbao, passengers can travel with ALSA. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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 Madrid to Bilbao bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Madrid Bilbao bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus 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 traveling 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

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

More bus routes to Madrid and to Bilbao

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Madrid and to Bilbao. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!