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Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Frank Gehry’s titanium-clad museum is Bilbao’s global icon, celebrated for major contemporary art shows and bold architecture.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$75
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$78
Fastest journey on Sep 18
8 h
Average journey duration on Sep 18
8 h 11 m
Buses on Sep 18
42
Distance
484 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Albacete to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Albacete to Bilbao will cost around $78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $75.
It's difficult to get from Albacete to Bilbao without transferring at least once.
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Normal · NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Albacete to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 300 miles (484 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$26 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price | $130 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 28m Average total duration 7h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration Fastest 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Albacete to Bilbao:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albacete to Bilbao costing on average $52 (€43).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 58m.
Tickets start at around $26 (€22) compared to roughly $130 (€107) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $104 (€85). The journey takes 7h 58m versus 6h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
The table below shows live departures for Albacete to Bilbao buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal · Normal | 12:00 PM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 10h45 | 10:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:00 PM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 10h45 | 10:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:00 PM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 10h45 | 10:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:45 PM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 10h00 | 10:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:45 PM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 10h00 | 10:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:55 PM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 9h50 | 10:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:45 PM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 9h00 | 10:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Normal · Normal | 1:50 AM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 10h00 | 11:50 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:50 AM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 10h00 | 11:50 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:50 AM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 10h55 | 12:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 2:25 AM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 9h25 | 11:50 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 2:25 AM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 10h20 | 12:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 2:25 AM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 9h25 | 11:50 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:25 AM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 9h20 | 12:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:25 AM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 9h20 | 12:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:25 AM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 11h15 | 2:40 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 4:15 AM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 10h25 | 2:40 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 4:15 AM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 8h30 | 12:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 4:15 AM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 10h25 | 2:40 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ REFUERZO | 6:30 AM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 13h00 | 7:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 9:20 AM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 9h25 | 6:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 9:20 AM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 10h25 | 7:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 9:20 AM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 9h55 | 7:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Albacete to Bilbao run on average 36 times per day, taking around 7h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 20:25. The fastest bus covers the 300 miles (484 km) distance in 6h 20m.
Distance 300 miles (484 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 36 |
Fastest bus 6h 20m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 8:25 PM |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Bilbao — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bilbao trip today.
Frank Gehry’s titanium-clad museum is Bilbao’s global icon, celebrated for major contemporary art shows and bold architecture.
Fine arts museum with outstanding Basque, Spanish, and European works spanning from the Middle Ages to today.
Museum devoted to Basque archaeology, ethnography, and local history inside a restored Jesuit college in the Old Town.
Bilbao’s medieval old quarter, packed with historic streets, shops, churches, and lively plazas ideal for walking.
Riverside promenade around the Guggenheim, excellent for architecture views, public art, and easy city-center walks.
Panoramic hilltop viewpoint reached by funicular, popular for sweeping views over Bilbao and access to green walking areas.
Salt cod cooked slowly in olive oil, garlic and chilli until the sauce emulsifies. A Basque classic closely linked to Bilbao's traditional seafood cooking.
Salt cod baked with a sauce of peppers, tomato, onion and garlic. A hallmark Biscayan dish that reflects Bilbao's historic cod trade.
Veal shanks braised in red wine and vegetables until tender. This rich stew is a beloved specialty from the Basque Country and northern Spain.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Martín Berasategui with creative tasting menus and refined service inside the Guggenheim Museum.
Elegant Michelin-starred venue serving modern Basque cuisine with strong seasonal products. Ideal for a high-end local dining experience.
Traditional restaurant known for Basque seafood and meat dishes in a polished setting near the river. Well regarded for classic local cooking.
Moderate for Spain: hotels and dining cost more than smaller cities, but pintxos, public transit, and coffee remain fairly affordable for tourists.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for great service. In cafes and taxis, small change or rounding up is enough.
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