How to get from Bilbao to Madrid
A real 1-leg route: bus. Door to door 4h 30m, from €27.
We compared the ways to travel from Bilbao to Madrid. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 322 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
Bilbao to Madrid: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bilbao → Madrid Barajasbus
FlixBus·4h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Bilbao to Madrid: train, bus
How the trip from Bilbao to Madrid works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Bilbao to Madrid Barajas, about 4h 30m. In total it's roughly €27 over 4h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Madrid
DepartureBilbaoWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 3
Who runs Bilbao to Madrid
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Bilbao to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Bilbao to Madrid?+−
The most useful route takes about 4h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Madrid from Bilbao?+−
About 322 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Bilbao to Madrid cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €27. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Bilbao to Madrid?+−
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Bilbao to Madrid without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 4h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Madrid?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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