- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
World-famous museum with Dutch masters including Rembrandt and Vermeer, plus decorative arts spanning centuries of national history.
Cheapest price on Sep 14
$88
Average ticket price on Sep 14
$107
Fastest journey on Sep 14
21 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Sep 14
21 h 27 m
Buses on Sep 14
15
Distance
1168 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bilbao to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao to Amsterdam will cost around $107 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $88.
It's difficult to get from Bilbao to Amsterdam without transferring at least once.
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95920 · 1611Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $124 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 2.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $124, while a flight costs an average of $475.
Distance: 725 miles (1168 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$124 Average price Cheapest | $475 Average price | $324 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 44m Average total duration 20h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.5 - 7.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Amsterdam:
A bus is $350 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Amsterdam costing on average $475.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 14m.
Tickets start at around $124 compared to roughly $324 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $200. The journey takes 20h 14m versus 14h 28m 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.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 22h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 28h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 28h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 23h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 24h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 21h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 23h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 23h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 22h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 27h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 07:59PM | Duration 20h59 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Amsterdam buses for today, Sunday, September 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 24h10 | 2:50 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 23h55 | 2:35 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 23h05 | 1:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 2 transfers | |
95930 · 1563 | 3:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 22h30 | 2:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 21h20 | 2:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
95926 · 1659 | 5:55 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 23h25 | 5:20 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 20h25 | 4:10 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 21h05 | 4:50 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1 transfer | |
3274 · 1661 | 8:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 23h05 | 7:05 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 23h20 | 7:25 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 21h15 | 5:20 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 24h10 | 8:15 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 26h45 | 1:55 AM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 22h30 | 9:40 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 25h55 | 1:05 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 24h50 | 5:10 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 25h15 | 5:35 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 25h10 | 5:30 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 28h35 | 8:55 AM Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station) | 2 transfers | |
95920 · 1611 | 8:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 22h05 | 6:05 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 22h40 | 7:40 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 28h00 | 1:00 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 23h20 | 8:20 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Bilbao to Amsterdam run on average 19 times per day, taking around 20h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $36 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 725 miles (1168 km) distance in 17h 55m.
Distance 725 miles (1168 km) |
Average bus duration 20h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 |
Buses per day 19 |
Fastest bus 17h 55m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Amsterdam — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Amsterdam trip today.
World-famous museum with Dutch masters including Rembrandt and Vermeer, plus decorative arts spanning centuries of national history.
Leading museum dedicated to Vincent van Gogh, with the largest collection of his paintings, drawings, and personal letters.
Poignant museum in the secret annex where Anne Frank hid. Essential for understanding the Holocaust through a personal story.
Amsterdam’s central square, surrounded by major monuments and historic buildings. A natural starting point for first-time visitors.
Elegant canal district lined with 17th-century merchant houses, bridges, and waterside views. Ideal for scenic walks and photos.
Amsterdam’s largest urban park, great for strolling, picnics, and open-air culture. A favorite retreat for locals and visitors.
Deep-fried beef ragout croquettes with a crisp crumb coating. A classic Dutch bar snack and street food often eaten with mustard.
Raw herring, usually served with onions and pickles. A famous Dutch seafood tradition, especially popular from street fish stalls.
Thin Dutch pancakes served sweet or savory. They are a long-standing everyday favorite in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands.
Two-Michelin-star restaurant offering inventive Dutch tasting menus in an intimate fine-dining space.
Historic canal-side cafe known for Dutch classics, beers, and genever in a traditional brown-cafe setting.
Popular pancake house serving classic Dutch pannenkoeken and poffertjes in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere.
Amsterdam is pricier than many European cities, with high hotel rates, mid-range dining, and paid transit, though budget eats and supermarket meals can help control daily costs.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small tips at cafes are appreciated but not expected.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bilbao to Amsterdam by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Amsterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bilbao to Amsterdam buses use the Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea to Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) station pair, with some services arriving at Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1. Use this guide to compare Bilbao and Amsterdam bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea is 1 km from Bilbao city centre. Public transport options include:
Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several nearby cafes and restaurants.
Wi-Fi is available at Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea. ATMs are available at nearby locations.
Ticket office support is available at Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea.
Available at Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea: Ramps and designated areas for accessibility.
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.
Bilbao, Abando (Estación) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Fast food and cafes available.
Wi-Fi is available at Bilbao, Abando (Estación). ATMs are aTM machines available near entrances.
Ticket office support is available at Bilbao, Abando (Estación).
Available at Bilbao, Abando (Estación): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bilbao, Abando (Estación): Wheelchair ramps and assistance available.
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station), Burger King (in the station), Julia's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
Available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Elevators, ramps.
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options available inside the terminal.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the terminal. ATMs are aTMs available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1.
Available at Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1: Facilities available for persons with reduced mobility.
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