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The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Aranda de Duero to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aranda de Duero to Bilbao will cost around NOK 270 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only NOK 251.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 2 buses from Aranda de Duero to Bilbao, including 2 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct buses cover the 188 km distance in an average of 3 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest buses will take 3 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Buses from Aranda de Duero to Bilbao run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at NOK 63 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 19:00. The fastest bus covers the 116 miles (188 km) distance in 2h 45m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price NOK 258 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price NOK 251 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price NOK 270 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price NOK 258 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price NOK 269 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price NOK 276 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price NOK 270 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price NOK 198 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price NOK 212 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price NOK 270 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price NOK 212 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price NOK 198 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price NOK 170 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price NOK 226 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price NOK 269 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price NOK 254 |
The table below shows live departures for Aranda de Duero to Bilbao buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:40 AM Aranda de Duero | 3h10 | 9:50 AM Bilbao | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:40 AM Aranda de Duero | 3h10 | 10:50 AM Bilbao | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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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Most Aranda de Duero to Bilbao buses use the Aranda De Duero, Estación De Autobuses to Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Aranda de Duero and Bilbao bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses is 1 km from Bilbao city centre. Public transport options include:
Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.