- Must visit
Refugios de la Guerra Civil
An underground historical museum network of Civil War shelters, offering one of the city’s most distinctive interpretive visits.

Cheapest price
$715
Average price
$715
Fastest journey
3h 30m
Average duration
3h 30m
Flights per day
1
Distance
719 km
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Almeria among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $97. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $97, and a flight costs an average of $106.
Distance: 444 miles (715 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$103 Average price | $362 Average price | $97 Average price Cheapest | $188 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 56m Average total duration 11h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 27m Average total duration 10h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Almeria:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bilbao to Almeria costing on average $103 (€85).
A train is $265 (€218) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Almeria costing on average $362 (€298).
Other travel options to Almeria take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 57m.
Bus takes on average 11h 26m.
Tickets start at around $103 (€85) compared to roughly $188 (€155) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $85 (€70). The journey takes 11h 26m versus 9h 33m 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $84 |
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Almeria buses for tomorrow, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal+ Normal | 7:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 16h15 | 11:15 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 7:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 14h45 | 9:45 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 7:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 14h45 | 9:45 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 8:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 15h15 | 11:15 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 8:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 13h45 | 9:45 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 8:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 13h45 | 9:45 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 8:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 13h15 | 9:45 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 8:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 13h15 | 9:45 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 8:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 14h45 | 11:15 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 8:45 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 20h45 | 5:30 AM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 8:45 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 14h30 | 11:15 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 8:45 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 14h30 | 11:15 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ Normal | 9:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 12h45 | 9:45 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 9:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 12h45 | 9:45 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 9:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 14h15 | 11:15 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 10:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 13h15 | 11:15 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 10:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 13h15 | 11:15 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 12:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 18h30 | 6:30 AM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 12:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 17h30 | 5:30 AM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 12:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 17h45 | 5:45 AM Almería, Puerto | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 2:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 15h30 | 5:30 AM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 2:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 16h30 | 6:30 AM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 2:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 15h45 | 5:45 AM Almería, Puerto | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Bilbao to Almeria run on average 1 times per day, taking around 11h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $103 (€85) but you can travel from only $97 (€80) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 18:00. The fastest bus covers the 444 miles (715 km) distance in 12h 15m.
Distance 444 miles (715 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $103 (€85) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 12h 15m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 6:00 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
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